Web Basics

Course Length: Semester

Course Credits: 0.5

Course Prerequisite: Computer Applications 1 or equivalent skill (25 wpm)

Instructor: Mr. Lee

Course Overview: Web Basics provides students a fundamental knowledge of the Internet. Topics being studied include:

• History of the Internet
• Structure/function of the Internet
• Internet usage
• HTML coding
• Adobe Photoshop basics
• Web page creation using Macromedia Dreamweaver

Grading:

Assignments 60% A = 90% or higher

Quizzes 20% B = 80 - 89%

Employability 20% C = 70 - 79%

D = 60 - 69%

Employability Assessment: Businesses desire employees who are punctual, have good attendance, and are able to work well independently. To encourage these behaviors every student will begin with an employability score of 100 points. Loss of points will occur as follows:

Deductions: Unexcused absence = 10 points

Unexcused tardy = 5 points (after first two tardies)

Off task or inappropriate behavior = up to 5 points daily

Your Classroom Responsibilities:

• Please keep food and beverages outside of the classroom at all times.
• Please remove your hat prior to entering the room.
• Use the computer for classroom purposes only—no game playing, downloading, email, etc.
• Sit in your assigned seat each day and begin work immediately. Leave your work area clean and neat before leaving the room.
• Please show respect to your classmates and teacher in your words, behavior, and appearance.
• Complete and turn in your own work. Students found copying or turning in another student’s work as their own will receive an F for those assignments with no opportunity for makeup.