Introduction to HTML

Designed for the student with little to no working knowledge of creating HTML files by hand. If you're looking to learn HTML from scratch or move beyond using a WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get) editing tool, this is the class for you. Students will be introduced to the structure of HTML documents, good markup techniques, and the concept of validation. Students will be required to use a plain text editor to write HTML and use an FTP program to upload the pages to the Internet. Functional topics will include text formatting, using lists, tables, and a brief foray into CSS.
Outline
Week 1:Basics of FTP and the document HEAD
  • Form the basic structure for an HTML document
  • Understand and know which DOCTYPE declaration to use and why
  • Know how to insert META tags and why they are needed
  • Use an FTP program to transfer files to a web server
Week 2: Basics of Inline and Block-level tags
  • Understand the difference between Inline elements and Block-level elements
  • Know which tags must be closed and the order to close them
Week 3: Links and Images
  • Know how to create links to other pages/sites
  • Be able to insert Images into a web page
Week 4: Tables and Search Engines
  • Understand the basic ways a search engine works
  • Learn the basic structure of a table
  • Learn how to combine table rows and columns for layout
Week 5: Forms and validation
  • Understand the structure of forms
  • Be able to create forms that can return the responses via email
  • Understand how the validating process works
  • Be able to create 'valid' html files according to the W3C specifications
Week 6: Lists and Character Entities
  • Understand and be able to insert lists into the document
  • Learn how to use character entities
Week 7: Basics of CSS
  • Understand basic CSS
  • Be able to incorporate CSS into a web page
  • Be able to link a web page to a style sheet
  • Be able to create CSS classes that can be re-used throughout a web site
Week 8: Final Project
  • This lesson incorporates all 7 of the previous lessons and you will be creating a functional web site
Prerequisites
None
Requirements
Students must have webspace where they can post their assignments. You need to avoid webspaces that support banner ads or popup adds as this adds code to your pages. If you do not have webspace, try your ISP first as many provide a small amount of space with your monthly fee. If yours does not, there are a number of free services that are available on the net. A good place to look for free webspace is FreeWebSpace.net at http://www.freewebspace.net/ or the Free Site at http://www.thefreesite.com

Books:
Required Book Head First HTML with CSS & XHTML

Additional information:

Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

Refund Policy: Please read our Terms and Refund Policy before registering for this course.

Additional Cost: Book and software might be required for the course. Read the Requirements and Book section for more information. Course fee does not include the book and software cost .

How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures (text-based, no video or audio), reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class.

1973
Price: $220.00
Course No.: H101
Instructor: Frani Ciesielski
Co-instructor/TA: Quail Duryea
CEUs: 4
Duration: 8 weeks
Open Courses:
Start Date: Oct 11, 2010
Register by: Oct 14, 2010

Testimonials

Instructor's Profile:
InstructorFrani Ciesielski has been involved in Web Design from 1995, holds certification in several web-related areas, including Web Development and is also certified in Office Technology. Frani worked as an Assistant Manager for Einstein Bros. Bagels for several years before starting her own Web Design business. She spends a large amount of time volunteering in several PTA's on the local, county and state level and currently is webmaster for the MDPTA and HCCPTA.
Before you register for this class, please read the Outline, Prerequisites, Requirements, Books, and Refund Policy sections carefully.
 

 Testimonials

Ratings
"Excellent class! I learned more than I thought was possible. I have tried to it on my own with little luck the assignment helped my understanding" - Rudolph Wallace
"At 50 years old, I was a little wary of what I was getting myself into. Frani and Quail are the best! They made the transition back into learning as seamless as possible. Throughly enjoyed the class and learned a lot!" - Benjamin Parry
"Course was alot more than I expected and am now eager to start with Introduction to ASP. The Instructors did a marvelous job." - Henry Okoro
"This was my first online class and the experience was wonderful! I will choose more classes like this based on the ease of use and my personal time frame. The instructors were very compassionate and helpful with each project. I found that I learned so much more than expected based on their expertise and the course setup. I look forward to my next class with the success and confidence i received from this class. thanks so much frani and quail!" - suyen stevenson
"I thoroughly enjoyed this class. The instructor, Frani, did a wonderful job covering the material. Supplemental material she provided was excellent and useful. Great job!" - Kevin Zollicoffer