Learn how to create a classroom Web site in this fun, easy-to-understand course for teachers. In no time, you'll build a site with text, images, animations, tables, links, and more. Then you'll create a WebQuest and a blog to add to your site.

You'll also learn how students can use site builders to create their own Web sites in minutes. As we move along, you'll be amazed by how simple creating a classroom Web site can be and all the ways in which having one can make you a more effective and dynamic teacher.

By the end of this course, you'll have your own published classroom Web site, and you'll feel energized by your great new teaching tool!

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Syllabus:

All courses run for six weeks, with a two-week grace period at the end. Two lessons are released each week for the six-week duration of the course. You do not have to be present when the lesson is released, but you must complete each lesson within two weeks of its release.

A new section of each course starts on the second or third Wednesday of each month. If enrolling in a series of two or more courses, please be sure to space the start date for each course at least two months apart.

Week One

Wednesday - Lesson 01

Teachers, don't let technology intimidate you! It's easier—and more fun—to create a classroom Web site than you might think. In this first lesson, we'll explore the ways that a Web site can help you organize information, instruct your students, and interact with others. Then you'll create a plan for your very own classroom Web site and learn how to keep your students safe when they surf the Internet.

Friday - Lesson 02

Today, you'll put your plan into action and enter the exciting world of classroom Web sites as an author! You'll learn about text editors and HTML as you begin creating a Web site. By the end of Lesson 2, you'll have a title, description, heading, and text for your site.

Week Two

Wednesday - Lesson 03

In this lesson, you'll bring your site to life with formatting. You'll give your Web site visual appeal as you add color to the text and the background. You'll also learn to format and arrange text, giving your site a unique, professional look.

Friday - Lesson 04

Would you like to add a picture of your school to your Web site? Do you want to showcase student work? Today, you'll learn how and why you should add graphics to your site and discover just how easy it is.

Week Three

Wednesday - Lesson 05

We'll take your Web site to the next level in this lesson. You'll find out how to select and format a background image and animated graphics for your home page. Then you'll top it all off with a custom-designed banner. These additions will liven up your Web pages and impress your students!

Friday - Lesson 06

Today is all about links! You'll learn about the different kinds of links and how to create them. You'll see how to place them to make it easy for visitors to navigate your site.

Week Four

Wednesday - Lesson 07

It's time for table fun. Tables are a great way to organize information, such as student assignments. By the end of this lesson, you'll know how to create a table, format it, add color and graphics to it, and incorporate it as an important part of your classroom Web site.

Friday - Lesson 08

Today, we'll focus on WebQuests: unique Internet learning adventures. You'll discover how to design a fun, successful WebQuest that will enrich and educate your students. After planning your WebQuest, you'll use your HTML knowledge to begin creating it.

Week Five

Wednesday - Lesson 09

It won't be long until your work is on the Web! Then you'll be part of that elite crowd with the skills to create and post WebQuests online to share with other teachers. In this lesson, you'll complete your WebQuest and link it to your Web site. We'll also explore the best ways to use this learning experience in the classroom.

Friday - Lesson 10

Are you ready to implement a great communication tool in your classroom? Today, you'll develop your own blog that will enhance your teaching and create a learning environment that transcends your classroom's walls. By the end of this lesson, you'll have the knowledge you need to create a blog, teach your students about blogging, and use blogs effectively.

Week Six

Wednesday - Lesson 11

It's time to go public and post your site online! In this lesson, you'll find a host and a domain name for your site. We'll explore options to suit all budgets—including no budget. You'll also learn about File Transfer Protocol so that you can move your Web site files from one computer to another with ease.

Friday - Lesson 12

Now that you're a Web expert, you can share your skills with your students! In this final lesson, you'll discover great ways to help your students create their own Web sites and post their projects online. You'll learn how to modify HTML to build a site in mere minutes, and you'll find out how Web authoring software programs and your Web host's site-building tools can make creating a site a snap.

This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Robin Sellers.

Robin Sellers holds a current teaching license. She has a Master of Arts degree in English with a concentration in technical and professional communication and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a certification in secondary education. Since 1995, she has taught at the secondary and post-secondary level. She encourages creativity in her classroom, teaches traditional curriculum classes in a computer lab, and incorporates technology including the Internet in her lessons. She also develops and teaches online curriculum courses. In 2003, she began teaching continuing education courses for teachers.

Requirements:

Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

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