Lincoln High School Web Page Programming
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Introduction
The Lincoln High Web Page Programming course curriculum is a project-based introduction to web design. The curriculum emphasizes standards-based and accessible design, is cross-platform and vendor-neutral.
Course Description
The Web Page Programming course is an introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web pages and websites. Students learn how to
critically evaluate website quality
create and maintain quality web pages
understand web design standards and why they are important
work on web design to a culminating project in which students design and develop websites for local community organizations.
Guiding Principles
Emphasizes standards-based and accessible design
Begins by building a foundation of design thory principles
Teaches web design techniques based on principles of design theory
Is project-based
Is cross-platform, and not linked to any specific software manufacturer
Includes soft skill elements such as organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients
Provides students with an opportunity for "real world" experience designing and developing websites for local community organizations
Course Objectives
Students will gain the skills and project-based experience needed for entry into web design and development careers.
Students will be able to use a variety of strategies and tools to create websites.
Students will develop awareness and appreciation of the myriad ways
that people access the web.
Students will be able to create standards-based websites that are accessible
and usable by a full spectrum of users.
Standards-Based
Skill Standards
Students Information Technology Skills Standards
National Workforce Center for Emerging Technologies, NWCET
Education Standards
Technology Foundation Standards for Students, NETS-S
International Society for Technology in Education, ISTE
Web Design Standards
HTML, CSS
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
World Wide Web Consortium, W3C
Course Outline
Unit 1: Designing and Planning Web Pages
Unit 2: Introduction to Web Authoring Software
Unit 3: Graphics
Unit 4: Creating Web Pages with HTML
Unit 5: Formatting Web Pages with Style Sheets
Unit 6: Overall Site Design and Management
Unit 7: Culminating Project
Course design adapted from the AccessIT Curriculum for Web Design and Development