New Perspectives Blended XHTML, HTML, and CSS 2nd ed

New Perspectives on Blending HTML, XHTML, and CSS 2nd ed
Instructor:   Ms. Stacy Sherman
E-mail:           stacy.sherman@browardschools.com
Website:       http://www.s-sherman.com

Course Description:
As a student in this course, you will learn to use HTML tags to create Web pages and using styles to format pages.  CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) will apply formatting across multiple pages. Graphics and using links will be covered and you will be required to demonstrate master of these skills. Finally, HTML tags will cover creating tables, forms, and frames.

Text/Materials:

Text:          New Perspectives on Blending HTML, XHTML, and CSS, Course Technology, 2010
                      (ISBN-10: 0-538-74633-5 /  ISBN-13: 978-0-538-74633-5)

Software:     Microsoft Windows XP or higher and an Internet browser be used,
                   and a Text Editor software.   (Free Notespad ++)

Handouts:    Web Site at Cengage, S-Sherman.com, Desire2Learn, classroom     

  1. Assignments: End of chapter activities and online activities will be assigned periodically to reinforce material in the text.
    These assignments may require the application of various software packages. Listed in Classroom Sign-off sheet,
    online at s-sherman.com, and Desire2Learn.

  2. Projects: Occasional unannounced or announced will be given to help ensure students stay up with assigned material
    and can show demonstrated skills.

  3. Exams: Nine exams will be given. The exams will be closed book/notes and will test assigned readings and material
    discussed in class. The final exam will not be comprehensive in nature. However, the instructor reserves the right to
    retest on material that was not appropriately comprehended.

Grading: The grading scale follows the student handbook:

Academic Dishonesty: Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished.

Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.

PowerPoints: Available in Desire2Learn, Classroom Z and F drives

Tests: Available in Desire2Learn

Student Data Files: After you copy the files to your DeskTop folder, please re-name Tutorial 01 to t1. Remove spaces with no-space or underscore_

CourseCasts: (optional) Our latest online feature, CourseCasts, is a library of weekly podcasts designed to keep you up to date with the latest in technology news. http://coursecasts.course.com, download the most recent CourseCast onto a mp3 player. Ken Baldauf, host of CourseCasts, is a faculty member of the Florida State University Computer Science Department where he is responsible for teaching technology classes to thousands of FSU students each year. Ken is an expert in the latest technology and sorts through and aggregates the most pertinent news and information.

Sign-Off Sheet: Word Link
Sign-Off Sheet: PDF

Pace: Finish Chapters 1 - 4 Core, Complete Chapters 5 - 9.. One Chapter per week and One Original Project. See Instructor for details.