Unit 2: HTML Basics

Unit 2 Overview:

This unit gives the students the basics in HTML code.  Most of this unit can be done in Notepad or a similar text editor.

Industry Skill Standards Covered in this Unit:

Critical Work Function/Key Activity:

B3: Produce graphics and layout elements
Technical Knowledge:
Knowledge of various graphical applications and sources of graphic images.
Knowledge of principles of layout and graphics.
Employability Skills:
Ability to mentally picture outcomes.
Ability to judge effectiveness of graphics, animation, audio and video content

B5: Write supporting code
Knowledge of code development procedures.
Knowledge of programming language required for application.
Ability to write clear documents.
Ability to manipulate technology for desired results.

B7: Perform unit and integration testing
Knowledge of unit testing procedures.
Knowledge of error analysis and resolution process.
Ability to use logic to draw conclusions.
Ability to analyze possible causes/reasons.
Ability to identify and correct and troubleshoot malfunctions/failures.
Employability Skills:
Ability to apply rules and principles to process/procedure and use logic to draw conclusions.

Learner Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Analyze web pages for audience, purpose, message.
• Create a rubric to evaluate the effectiveness of web sites.
• Design a simple site using storyboarding and site mapping techniques.
• Understand basic color theory and optimal design theory for usability.
• Incorporate color theory and optimal design theory in a model web site.

EALRs

• Reading
  • The student understands and uses different skills and strategies
  • The student understand the meaning of what is read
• Writing
  • The student writes clearly and effectively
  • The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes
• Communication
  • The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively

Module Titles:

Note: As students work through the modules and lessons in unit 1& 2 have them apply each lesson to a Personal Web site. This site will be assessed with the following grading rubric:

Personal Web site Rubric

• Module 1: Basic tags
• Module 2: Text formatting tags
• Module 3: Image tags
• Module 4: Link tags
• Module 5: List tags
• Module 6: Table tags
• Module 7: Source (cut & paste)