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CLASS SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE: Web Design
PREREQUISITES: Digital Design and Introduction to Digital Technology
DESCRIPTION: Web Design is the third course in the Web & Digital Design pathway in the Information Technology cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Digital Technology and Digital Design. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area.
Various forms of technologies will be used to expose students to resources, software, and applications of web design. Professional communication skills and practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are enhanced in this course to prepare students to be college and career ready. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business and industry.
Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of the employability skills standard for this course.
Web Design is the third course in the Web & Digital Design pathway in the Information Technology cluster. Students enrolled in this course should have successfully completed Introduction to Digital Technology and Digital Design. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area.
INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Robinson, MA-Curriculum and Technology
BS-Business Education
Classroom /Office—Room I18
Telephone: (770) 650-4230 ext 172
Email:
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/mrobinsonbcs/
PATHWAY: Interactive Media
TEXTBOOK: The Web Collection Revealed:DreamWeaver CS3, Flash, C53 and Fireworks Cengage, 2008, $49.50 *Textbooks will not be issued to students.
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Expression Studio, Dreamweaver, LJ Technical Module Software, Learnkey
Computer-Based Modules, FrontPage 2003, Adobe Design Premium CS3/CS4, Microsoft Office Suite, Photo-Editing Software
STANDARDS: IT-FWD-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
IT-FWD-2 Plan, develop, implement, and resolve ethical issues involved in creating and
publishing a web site.
IT-FWD-3 Create documents using a variety of tags following coding practices commonly used
to create web pages.
IT-FWD-4 Create and use graphics to enhance web pages using a variety of tools.
IT-FWD-5 Define and apply essential aspects of the Cascading Style Sheets to format elements
within a web site.
IT-FWD-6 Use (Graphic User-Interface) GUI-based HTML editing software to create web sites.
IT-FWD-7 Develop an understanding of e-commerce practices and related technologies
necessary to create a secure, useful interface to conduct business online.
IT-FWD-8 Test, analyze, and identify performance issues related to publishing and maintaining
web sites.
IT-DM-9 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology
education courses through leadership development, school and community service
projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.
UNITS: Orientation-Web Design Concepts and FBLA
Introduction to Web Design Principles
HTML/HTML5 Coding (The Basics)
CSS & Graphics
Hyperlinks
CSS Tables
Web Forms
Video, Audio and Image Techniques
GUI Editors
E-Commerce
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ARTICULATION: Articulation gives you college credit for this course. Gwinnett Technical College has an agreement with our school. Technical college credit is awarded, if you make 85 or higher in the course.
CAREER Web Developer, Web Programmer, Web Project Manager Database Administrator, Instructional
OPPORTUNITIES: Designer, Hardware Design Engineer, Digital Graphic Editor, and Web Graphic Animator
END-OF-PATHWAY After completing the three courses in a pathway, students will be prepared
ASSESSMENT: to take an End-of-Pathway exam to certify knowledge, skill and understanding. completing the assessment successfully, allows the student an opportunity to prepare for the Web Design Industry Certification. This mandate for end of pathway assessment, set forth in the new Perkins IV Legislation, requires states to implement a mechanism to ascertain the level of the technical skill attainment on behalf of its CTAE students. Fulton County will determine the actual assessment to be used.
METHODS OF Class lecture/demonstration, question/answer, computer modules,
INSTRUCTION: audio-visual aids, student reports/projects, and guest speakers.
EVALUATION: Semester Average
Work Ethics, Quizzes and Home Learning = 15%
Daily Assignments = 30%
Portfolio, Tests and Projects = 40%
Semester Exam = 15%
Total Percentages =100%
The Fulton County grading policy is as follows:
A=90 and up
B=80-89
C=70-79
F=Below 70
FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a co-curricular student organization in Business and Computer Science that promotes leadership, career planning, community service, and social networking. Every student will be required to complete FBLA management assignments. Additionally, FBLA will be blended into all of the standards of the course. Membership is strongly encouraged for all students enrolled in this course. Dues are $25 for local, state, and national membership. See me for an application.
SLO’s The State of Georgia is mandating Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) this year. Fulton County is still awaiting information from the State to determine how much these tests might weigh in the final grade of each student. Students will receive an addendum to the syllabus as more information becomes available.
COURSE HANDBOOK
EXPECTATIONS: Follow the classroom norms: Be respectful, Be on time, Be actively engaged in the lesson, Treat people the way you want to be treated.
Show respect and courtesy for all people using appropriate tone of voice and language without arguing or talking back. No swearing, rude gestures, crude teasing, or put downs allowed!!
Profanity will result in an automatic two-days of private detention for 30 minutes each day. (7:45-8:15 or 3:350-4:05)
Adhere to all classroom expectations and Fulton County Schools and Centennial High School rules.
ENTERING CLASS: 1. Immediately go to your assigned seat.
2. Begin to work on the opening assignment. You will only have about 5 minutes.
Walking through the door while the bell is sounding is a tardy.
EXITING CLASS: 1. Report back to your classroom table when prompted.
2. Complete your exit ticket/activity.
3. When I say you are dismissed, push your chair under your desk.
4. Gather and store all materials and clean your area.
5. Exit the class.
Note: You are to never stand and wait for the bell to ring!
TRANSITION: There will be times when you will need to transition from the classroom setting to the computer setting and vice versa. When this happens follow this format:
1. Rise and push your chair under your desk.
2. Immediate move to your assigned location.
TEACHER I will:
PRESENTATION: Stand in front of the class
Verbally prompt you that we are about to begin, raise my hand or post/wave the Quiet Pointer
Wait for everyone to be quiet
Begin speaking
FINISHING EARLY: Please see the additional assignment list after completing class assignments early.
Additional assignments may be completed for extra practice. Students are not allowed to sit and do nothing in class. You may be able to utilize this time for your required reading and note reviews. Approved websites may also be utilized. You must be working until the end of class.
MOVEMENT: Students may leave their seat only to perform assignment related tasks.
EMPLOYABILITY Work Ethics Positive Attitude
SKILLS: Good Communications Skills Time Management
Problem Solving Teamwork
Self Confidence Ability to Accept and Learn from Criticism
Flexibility/Adaptability Stress Management
Important words to use in class/workplace:
“Please” and “Thank You”
“You’re Welcome”
“May I”
“Excuse Me”
“Mr.” or “Mrs.”
CELL PHONES/ Cell phones should not be visible and must be turned off during class. Headphones should not be
HEADPHONES: worn during class unless they are used as a tool for instructional purposes. Centennial policy will be enforced. There may be opportunities for these items to be utilized during instruction.
QUESTIONS: Please raise your hand to ask a question. Questions pertaining to the lecture or
the material being covered will be answered. All other questions
will be answered during class, at the end of class, or at teacher’s discretion in a timely manner.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: There is no talking when announcements are being made.
SUBSTITUTES: Students who misbehave and cause problems for a substitute teacher will automatically receive two days of private detention and be required to write a 200-word report. Treat them as invited guests.
FOOD/DRINK: Food and drink (includes candy and chewing gum) are not allowed in the classroom/lab. Water will be left at the door or on the floor of your computer or work table and will not be consumed.
SUBMITTING WORK: Most assignments will be submitted electronically. Manual submissions will be made to the assignment drawer for your class period. Never put assignments on my desk or hand them to me.
COMPUTER USE: Use the computer for Web Design assignments only. Computers are monitored electronically
PRINTER USE: Printing for other classes is a violation of class policy and a charge of .10 per page may be assessed.
MATERIALS: Return all class materials/equipment to their proper place.
HALL PASSES: Take care of personal restroom needs prior to class. Each student will be given a hall pass at the beginning of each semester, for a total of 5 passes each. These passes may be redeemed to get water, go to the restroom, etc. Permission will NOT be given to leave my room above and beyond these passes, so do not ask. Phone calls, visits to the counselor, etc. should be attended to during lunch or before or after school. At the end of the semester, unused passes may be turned in for extra credit points on the final exam. No passes will be allowed out of class during the first 15 minutes or the last 15 minutes of class or when presentations/lectures are being conducted. You must also use your school agenda. FBLA members will receive and additional pass.
CONSEQUENCES: 1ST OFFENSE – VERBAL WARNING AND CONFERENCE
2ND OFFENSE – PARENT CONTACT
3rd OFFENSE – PRIVATE DETENTION
4th OFFENSE – ADMINISTRATIVE REFERRAL AND PARENT CONTACT
All other offenses will automatically be referred to the appropriate administrator.
Severe offenses will automatically be referred to the appropriate administrator.
Failure to serve detention will be an automatic administrative referral. I reserve the right to issue additional consequences as necessary.
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MAKE UP WORK: If you are absent, it is your sole responsibility to make contact with me regarding missed assignments. The contact must be made within one school day upon returning. You will be given the same amount of time to make up the work as the students who were present. I will establish a reasonable time frame within which the make-up work will occur. Failure to turn in the work at the assigned time will be treated as a missing assignment (which means a zero (0) is averaged).
You will receive the actual grade earned on make-up work if the absence was excused and the work is submitted within the time period set. In the case of an unexcused absence, you will receive a 10-point reduction on any graded work.
Keep in mind that absences allow you to miss valuable learning experiences and information.
In order to do well in this class, it is imperative that you take an active role in the learning process attend regularly. I cannot simply transfer knowledge to you. Rather, learning must be an active process. This is especially true with web page design; proficiency requires loads of hands-on practice. In order for you to complete the majority of your assessments on time, you must make up your missed sessions before the final due dates!!!! Therefore, you must come for additional lab time.
DUE DATES: Assignments are due on the date specified. Points may be deducted for late work. Extenuating circumstances will be handled on an individual basis. Final due dates that are set throughout the semester are just that—FINAL. Assignments will not be accepted after that date.
TARDY POLICY: Students are expected to be in their seats before the bell rings. The Centennial High School policy will be followed. See the listing below:
1st Tardy—Warning
2nd Tardy—Private Detention
3rd Tardy—Administrative Referral
HELP SESSIONS: Any student who is failing the course may consult with me for strategies to strengthen his/her course skills as a means to improve his/her course grade. Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays are set aside as help sessions. The lab is usually open before school.
HELP SESSIONS CAN BE ARRANGED BY APPOINTMENT!
CONFERENCE I can be available during eighth period. You must contact me for a conference.
INFORMATION:
COMPUTER USE: According to the Fulton County policy on computers, “students shall not alter or attempt to alter school or private property including technology hardware and software.” This includes (a) changing desktop settings or control panels, (b) removing or damaging mouse tracking balls, keyboard keys, cables, connectors, network jacks, or any other hardware, (c) altering in any way computer software, (d) loading games from the Internet, or (e) damaging computer disks, CD-ROMs, or other hardware or media. Flash drives are not to be used without permission. Downloading music is prohibited. Listening to music on computers is prohibited unless permission is granted for educational purposes.
MATERIALS Project folders
REQUIRED: Spiral Notebook (1 per semester)
Glue Sticks
Bring all materials necessary for success. (pen, pencil, paper, notebook, etc.)
SEATING CHART: Every student will be assigned a place to sit in the class. This process increases time management. Assigned seats maybe changed, by the teacher, if the need arises. Exceptions will be made if the parent writes a note to the teacher, explaining the student’s special needs. The seating chart for each class will be posted. Any student not found in his/her assigned seat will be given one verbal warning and then serve a private detention for each occurrence.
REWARDS: Periodically, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Terrific Ticket Drawing. This will be based upon the classes’ overall behavior and achievement. The clock system that is posted in the classroom will determine when and if tickets for various prizes will be awarded or distributed. This is a fun way to get rewarded for outstanding performance just like they do in the business world!
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS GRADING CRITERIA
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Attendance¨ Exemplary/20 points (0 days absent)
¨ Proficient/15 points (1-5 days absent no reason)
¨ Needs Development /10--(6 days or more absent no reason)
¨ There is no penalty for absences. I just need to know whether your absences are excused or unexcused. You cannot be absent from your job without your boss knowing what is happening.
Punctuality
¨ Exemplary/20 points (0 days tardy)
¨ Proficient/15 points (1 day tardy)
¨ Needs Development /10--(2 days or more)
Time Management
¨ Completes work without distracting others.
¨ Restricts conversation to class-related topics in a low-voice.
¨ Meets assignment deadlines. Works quickly on assignments.
¨ On task all the time/Exemplary /20 points
¨ On task most of the time/Proficient/15 points
¨ On task some of the time/Needs Development/10 points
¨ Consistently off task/Unacceptable/0 points
Attitude
¨ Displays a cooperative attitude toward classroom procedures and policies.
¨ Follows instructions.
¨ Behaves in a Professional Manner when visitors arrive, when fellow classmates or the teacher is making a presentation or conducting class, or when working with classmates.
¨ Shows respect at all times.
¨ Exemplary/20 points
¨ Proficient/15 points
¨ Needs Development /10 points
¨ Unacceptable/0 points
Work Quality
¨ Course Average = A/Exemplary/20 points
¨ Course Average= B/Proficient/15 points
¨ Course Average=C/Needs Developments/10 points
¨ Course Average=F/Unacceptable/0 points
Employability Skills Grade______Teacher Feedback: Strengths: Areas of Growth:
Student Comment/Improvement Plan:
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