Module 7: Source Code

Overview

Viewing source codes provides a useful way to learn how different pages are created. As you learn and use HTML, the Web is a great source of knowledge. By finding a site that is using the technique that you want you can learn how to do it by viewing the source to see how it was done. You can cut & paste code into your site and modify it to accomplish the effects wanted. Students will learn how to view source codes as a means of learning HTML.

• Lesson 1: Viewing Source Codes (Lesson length 30 minutes)
  • Description: In this lesson students learn how to view HTML code in a browser.
  • Learner Outcome: Students will learn how to view source codes as a means of learning HTML.
  • Activities: Select a sites in advance or have students go to their favorite site. Students will right click on site or go to view from the drop down menu. From this menu select source. Note sometimes the second method although requiring an extra key stroke maybe easier to access depending on the page design. It might also be helpful to pick a simple sight and not one with a lot of script for the beginner students.
  • Handout/Resources Needed:
    • Internet Explorer
    • NotePad
  • Suggested Assessment:
    • Grading assessment will come later in project assignment rubric