This course is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop skills in educational technology related to and derived from the characteristics of the topics taught.

Participants will explore the design, development, and applications of Web design and development to support learning. The course will use a variety of online tools as well as development tools, therefore a certain level of technology skills is required.

What do researchers believe are most important for Web design?
How does software help development and manage a Web site?
How should Web sites be constructed to ease navigation and usability?

You are strongly encouraged to use other technology tools to communicate with each other and the course instructor. Please consider the following, if you do not already use them:

(1) Skype is a free piece of software that allows you to use VOIP, video, file exchange, and IM using your computer, Internet access, your computer microphone or purchased headphones.
(2) AIM or Yahoo IM. I do not use MSN IM because of security breaches. Both of these are free services and both support Web cams, VOIP, and IM.

Recommended: I strongly encourage you to invest in one of the following:
(3) Web Style Guide (2nd ed.) - Good for everyone
(4) The Non-Designer's Web Book (2nd ed.) - good for non-techies and those starting.
(5) Web Design in a Nutshell - for the techie, a great reference for HTML
(6) Designing Web Usability or Homepage Usability both by Jakob Nielsen - for those who want to learn more about visual and organizational design.
(6) Don't make me think A very practical and well illustrated guide. You can read a sample chapter here. You can buy used copies at Amazon.

Students are expected to be above reproach in scholastic activities. Students who violate University rules on scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the University. "Scholastic dishonesty includes,but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion; the submission for credit any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an exam for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts"(Regent's Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, subsection 3.2, subdivision 3.22). Since scholastic dishonesty harms  the individual,all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. See Student Code of Conduct. 

Students must submit all work, either in print or in electronic format, with no typographical or grammatical errors.  Be sure to proofread carefully.  When citing sources of information, in a reference page or within the body of text, use APA style.  Failure to follow APA conventions may result in a lower grade.When citing sources of information, APA style should be used. When submitting work via e-mail, be sure that all word processing documents end in 'doc.' APA Guide to Internet Citations. A Guide for Writing Research Papers has answers to frequently asked questions about APA. APA Style Guide 2000 actually shows you examples of APA style. All work must be word-processed 1 1/2 spacing (if submitted in print) using a 12 font size.  Margins should be one inch.

• Locate and utilize copyright free graphics
• Design, develop and publish Web pages using appropriate design.
•Create at least two Web pages in HTML and/or Dreamweaver™
...One page illustrates bad Web design
...One page corrects the bad Web design illustrated in the first page
• Develop and begin to create IST ePortfolio. Minimum requirements include:
...Create sitemap
...Create navigational scheme
...Create a template for each page (minimum of 5 pages).
• Participate in class activities online.
• Complete written and electronic assignments.

You are encouraged to discuss concerns about the course with the instructor at any time. Informal course evaluations will be conducted periodically and may result in revisions of class activities or calendar.  A formal university evaluation will be conducted at the conclusion of the semester. Points will be assigned for each assignment for a total of 100 points. Using the point scale and the following criteria, student evaluation will be determined.

A. Student completes all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, negligible errors; attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions; supports peer learning; completes a final product that meets criteria provided without changes, directly relates to course learning, and is relevant to an educational setting.

B. Student completes all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, minimal errors; attends class and participates regularly and appropriately in discussions; supports peer learning; completes a final product that meets criteria provided with minor changes, directly relates to course learning, and is relevant to an educational setting.

C. Student completes all tasks and activities with, corrected or corrected, errors that detract from quality; misses some classes but participates in discussions; completes a final product that meets criteria provided but requires significant changes, directly relates to course learning,and is relevant to an educational setting.

D. Student does not complete all tasks and activities; submits assignments; uncorrected or corrected, which contain errors which detract from quality; misses some classes and/or does not participate regularly in discussions; completes a final product that does not meet criteria provided and/or does not directly relate to course learning, and, is not, without substantial changes, relevant to an educational setting.

F. Student does not complete all tasks and activities; submits assignments, uncorrected or corrected, which contain substantial errors;misses some classes and/or does not participate regularly or appropriately in discussions; does not completes a final product that reflects criteria or which is relevant to an educational setting.