Syllabus | Notes

Instructor: Jim Greene

Home Phone: 215-332-9032

E-Mail (files) [email protected] or [email protected]

Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/jimgreene2

This course covers two topics related to the Internet. One part of the course centers on the various ethical issues involved with Internet use and development. The second part of the course focuses on developing a web page using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and other Web Authoring tools.

Students will learn HTML to develop a web page. They will use a text editor and will create and edit graphics using the software program Paint Shop Pro. A scanner will be available in the Computer Center to scan photos. They can use the Paint Shop Pro software to convert the images to JPG (JPEG) or GIF images and edit them when necessary.

This course will be offered using a Distance/On-site (off-campus as well as on-campus, traditional class meeting) format. That means that students will report to a traditional class approx. one day per week, and the second class will be covered using on-line techniques over the Internet. Extensive use of sites like Blackboard, email, discussion boards, and chat rooms will be used. Students will be expected to work independently, collaboratively with a learning group, and in communication with the entire class.

Knowledge of the Internet, including familiarity with Blackboard.com type sites, email, discussion boards, and private chat in real time.

• An understanding of the history and structure of the Internet
• An understanding of the ethical and legal issues related to the Internet
• Strategies for protecting your privacy on the Internet
• An understanding of the elements necessary for effective web page design
• The ability to develop a web site (with links) using HTML and/or other authoring software

Class attendance and effective participation. Students are expected to attend and participate in all classes. This includes on-line classes.

A well researched and clearly written position paper. We will be reading materials related to the history of the Internet and ethical issues concerning the use of the Internet. You will select an issue covered and explore it in greater depth by reviewing other perspectives on the topic. Citing at least three additional sources, you will take a position and support it by carefully analyzing and evaluating contrasting positions. The paper should be three to five word-processed pages in length.

Learning Journal: Two, 100 word, journal entries per week. Please put the most recent entries above other entries. Use the Insert-Date and Time feature. The journal entries should explain the learning process you are experiencing in this class. Tell your audience what you are learning, what questions you have, and what challenges you are experiencing in this class. Print the journal and include an electronic copy (saved as Rich Text Format) on your floppy disk.

An annotated bibliography of web sites in a specific topic area. We will survey key design issues related to effective web sites. You will select a topic or theme for your web page(s). In preparation for the creation of your page(s), you will find ten pages with similar topics and themes that you believe are well designed and effective. For each page cited, you will provide the URL and, in one brief paragraph, explain what it is you like about it. You will share your favorite site with the class.

An original web site design. You will develop and display a web site using HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) or other web-authoring software. The page can provide information on a topic of your choice. The page(s) must contain text, graphics and valid hyper-textual links. Prior to demonstrating you work, you will articulate clearly your design goals and how your page(s) conform(s) with accepted guidelines for clarity, ease of navigation, and style. The site should have at least 5 pages and all pages must link back to the Home page.

All work from the above projects should be turned in on paper and also on disk. Please label each disk with your name and the name of the project.

Teach Yourself Visually HTML, MaranGraphics

Reference text:

Taylor, Dave, Creating Cool HTML 4 Web Pages, IDG Books, Foster City, CA

Microsoft FrontPage at a Glance, Microsoft Press

NetWars

Your grade for this course will be determined by how completely and professionally you fulfill the specific criteria of each assignment. A grade of "A" represents a consistently high level of thinking and communicating (both written and oral), demonstrating a clear, concise, well organized operational definition of thinking, and a professional and appropriate plan for integrating thinking into each project's activity. It also presupposes that your class participation was valuable. A grade of A-, which is the next highest possible grade, indicates that, while your work was mostly high quality, one or more assignments did not meet the standards for A work. A grade of B+ indicates that your work is very solid, but does not provide new insights beyond what we have discussed in class. A grade of B indicates that the bulk of your work, while acceptable, did not meet the standards for A work. A grade of C or below indicates passable or marginal work.

I expect you to attend every class, but I am aware that sometimes you must be absent. I am always available to negotiate the situation. It is your responsibility, if you must be absent, to notify me and explain why. (My e-mail address is in this syllabus.) If you do so I will be happy to help you catch up. Any assignments will be due at the next class. If you choose not to notify me, your absence is your problem and will be considered when I evaluate your class participation. If you are responsible for presenting a project in class, be sure to be in class. Incompletes are given for unexpected illness or some dire circumstance that makes it impossible to complete the course work on time. Should you have such a situation it is your responsibility to notify me and then the Registrar. Otherwise all work is due when assigned.

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