IT Blanco
To view lecture notes for a given lesson follow the links below. Lecture notes will be added the day of each lecture. Reading assignments will be listed for each section. Please do the assigned readings before class and be prepared to discuss in class.
Using the Web Like a Pro - Part 1 - 8.20.2009
- Introduction
- Resources
Getting Started - 8.31.2009
- What is a blog?
- http://www.itminor.com/blanco/username
- Logging In to your Blog (Video Tutorial)
- Publishing Content | Video Tutorial
- Permalinks
- More Resources
Homework (Due 9.14.09): Write your first blog post reflecting on the first day in the program and your personal expectations for the class. Make sure you catorgorize and/or tag the post. If you are feeling adventurous try adding a photo to the post as well. There is no length requirement for this assignment.
Wordpress Blog Configuration
- Blog Index
- Permalinks
- Selecting and Applying a Theme
- Blog Roll (Links)
- Creating Pages
- Plug-ins
- Widgets
Homework (Due 9.21.09): Write and publish content for the about page. Include a photo (Does not have to be of you).
Fireworks and Blogs - 7.21.2009
- Fireworks Basics
Homework: Create an image in Fireworks using the tools we covered in class this evening. Post the photo to your blog before class next Monday.
PowerPoint and Internet Technology - 9.28.2009
Homework (Due 10.4.09): Email tswallace@ualr.edu a recent digital photo of you. You should make your name the name of the file and if at all possible it should be of good enough quality that we can see your face. Send these to me by next Sunday at Midnight.
PowerPoint - 10.5.2009
PowerPoint - 10.12.2009
- Inserting Audio and Video | Sample Video (Right-click save link as)
- Custom Shows
- Alternative Presentation Formats
PowerPoint - 10.19.2009
- Presentations
Using the Web Like a Pro - Part 2 - 10.26.2009
Homework: Write a blog post about your favorite web-based service that you learned about in class or otherwise. This should be a thorough review detailing what you like/dislike, areas for improvement, and a comparison to any similar products or services.
Introduction: Our Window to the Web: Web Browsers & Understanding Web Related Terminology - 11.3.2009
Assignment: Download and Install Firefox on your computer. Add the Web Developer and Firebug extensions
Assignment: Evaluate your favorite web site based on our discussion of Structure, Content, Design, and Behavior. This is a short written assignment that should be posted to your blog by 11-9-09. Make sure you discuss the following elements: Site URL, An assessment of the Structure, Content, Design, and Behavior of the site, Things you like about the site, Things you would change.
Structure: Introduction to (X)HTML - 11.9.2009
- Understanding how a web page works
- Doctypes & DTD's - Document Type Definition
- Declaring a Language Type
- Exploring the <head>
- Title Attribute
- Meta Tags
Assignment Reading: Semantic XHTML (Quiz Material)
Structure: Introduction to (X)HTML - 11.16.2009
- Properly Marking up an HTML Document | Download Starter Document
- Additional (x)html tags for textual content
- Special Character Encoding: Details | Reference | More on the Topic
Structure: Introduction to (X)HTML - 11.23.2009
- Block vs. Inline Elements
- Working with Tables
- Web Forms
Assignment: Create and Validate a prototype HTML document that includes examples of all HTML elements covered thus far. For a list of requirements view this page.
Emailed to tswallace@ualr.edu on 12.7.09
Reading Assignment: Generic Containers the div & span element
Structure: Introduction to (X)HTML - 11.30.2009
- Hyperlinks
- Creating Code Blocks
- Adding Structure to our HTML Document
Site Management - 1.11.2010
- Naming Conventions, Meta Naming, Directory Structure
- Creating Your UALR Web Space
- What is Dreamweaver?
- Dreamweaver Workspace
- Defining a Site in Dreamweaver / Connecting to the Web server
Reading Assignment: The history of the Internet and the web, and the evolution of web standards - Write blog post explaining the impact of the browser wars on modern web development and how why web standards are important.
Video Tutorial - Defining a site
The Building Blocks: Structure/Design - 1.25.2010
- Editing Head Content
- Dreamweaver for Markup - Download Starter Document
- Creating Code Blocks
- Selecting and Applying a Layout
Assignment: Read Generic Containers the div & span element and CSS Basics. It is imperative that you read this material before class next week.
The Building Blocks: Structure/Design - 2.1.2010
- Selecting the Proper Style: Tags, Classes, and ID's
- Creating Styles for Your Site: Creating ID's, Classes, and Redefining HTML Tags
- CSS Box Model - Description | Demonstration
Reading Assignment: CSS Specificity & Class vs. ID
Homework Style all major elements in your current index.html file. Upload to the web server and send the link before class to tswallace@ualr.edu
The Building Blocks: Structure/Design - 2.15.2010
- CSS Box Model - Description | Demonstration
- Continue CSS Discussion
- Behind the scenes
- Using Classes
- Floats and Clear
- Project Requirements
- Planning and Storyboarding a web site
- Deciding on good colors and fonts
Assignment: Fill out the site questionnaire and storyboard your web site. Email me the completed questionnaire by 2.22.2010
Select a color scheme for your site. Be sure to write down the hexadecimal color code for your color scheme and bring to class with you next week.
Out of Class Learning Activity
- Fireworks Basics
- How to use the pen tool in Adobe Fireworks
- Using the Path Panel
- Create an Icon in Fireworks - Email me the icon you create as homework. Due 3.1.10
Assignment: Email me the icon you create as homework. Due 3.1.10
The Building Blocks: Design - 2.22.2010
Homework (Due 3.1.10): Create Banner image for your website in Fireworks. Image should be as wide as your container div and between 80px and 200px tall and < 40kb in size. Emailed to tswallace@ualr.edu before class.
The Building Blocks: Structure/Design - 3.1.2010
- Optimizing and Exporting Images for the Web
- Integrating Images into Your Site Template
- Styling Page Navigation (Lists)
- Validating your HTML and CSS
Homework : Validate your HTML & CSS template page and include the W3C Badge in the footer. Need Help? Read This.
Bringing It All Together - 3.8.2010
- Styling Page Navigation (Lists)
- Validating your HTML and CSS
- Finalizing Page Structure
- Adding Pages to Your Site
Homework : Validate your HTML & CSS template page and include the W3C Badge in the footer. Need Help? Read This.
Bringing It All Together - 3.15.2010
- Accessibility - Melanie Thorton
Spring Break - 3.22.2010
- Work on Personal Web Portfolio
Assignment: Finish Personal Website project. Email me (tswallace@ualr.edu) a link to the site no later than Noon CST April 5,2010.
Bringing It All Together - 3.29.2010
- Contact Form
- In Class Troubleshooting
Practice Assessment - 4.19.2010
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Assessment - 5.5.2010
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ReAssessment - 5.10.2010
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