TIMELINE

CONTENT

SKILLS

ASSESSMENT

NJCCCS

SEP/FEB

2 WEEKS

Evaluation of students' web design capabilities

Review of FrontPage as an advanced text editor

Develop searching strategies to locate graphics, sounds and tags suitable for web authoring

Review html and web design tools.  Learn how to plan and create web site layout

Load a scanned or digital picture onto the website.

 Utilize frames, tables, text editing, graphics, hyperlinks, hotspots and active elements in FrontPage                      
 

Teacher 
Observations

Evaluate completed
Web Site

Questions and
Answers

Test

WRS (12) 8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A3

SEPT./FEB

OCT/MAR

2 +WEEKS

Introduction of Macromedia Dreamweaver as an advanced text editor

Demonstration of similarities to FrontPage

Demonstration of how to define a new site, name title and save documents in Dreamweaver

Utilization of the various panels and toolbars available in Dreamweaver.

Learn how to utilize Dreamweaver tools to do various functions available in FrontPage

Utilize Assets Panel, Property Inspector and dockable panels to create and edit web site.

Practice planning and storyboarding to prepare for web authoring.  Define a site, name and save properly to ensure proper referencing when publishing
 

Observations

Questions and
Answers

Test links to see
if working

WRS (12)8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A3

TIMELINE

CONTENT

SKILLS

ASSESSMENT

NJCCCS

OCT/MAR-NOV/FEB

2 + WEEKS

Planning a website from conception to final publication

Encourage creative abilities in web authoring

Utilization of Dreamweaver on an assigned project

Sharing student ideas

Collaborate with an NBTHS teacher to prepare a website for a lesson plan

Utilizing Dreamweaver  skills to create a web site on an assigned project.

Communicate with NBTHS teacher nature of project and meet to plan out lesson plan.

Create a web site to use in a classroom presentation of a lesson plan

Utilize all resources to create an engaging, interactive website to use as presentation

Teacher Observations

Creating Storyboards

Evaluate completed web site projects

Troubleshoot with students to achieve success

WRS (12)8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A

NOV/APR

1 WEEK+

Promotion of advanced searching skills

Comparison of Internet hosts for publishing websites.

Preparation for publishing "Teachable Moments" projects

How to troubleshoot links to make them relative

Report on websites available to host and create a comparison chart to analyze features and cost of each site.  Choose the best site for our class

Locate hosting sites best for a small business website

Choosing appropriate domain name and upload all files and graphics onto host.

Troubleshoot to make sure that all links and graphics are relative.

Present to class after published

Evaluate Research Reports

Teacher Observations

Student Presentations using web site created as a media tool

WRS 8.4 (12) A4, B1

TIMELINE

CONTENT

SKILLS

ASSESSMENT

NJCCCS

NOV/APR

2+ WEEKS

Learning about Macromedia Flash and interactive multimedia web sites

Description of vector graphics and raster images (aka bitmaps)

Demonstration of Macromedia Flash workspace, drawing tools, property inspector panels and working with layers and creating movies

Research Internet to view Macromedia Flash web sites.

Recognize vector graphics and bitmap images and understand their purpose

Learn how to create a simple movie action with motion tweening

Utilize Macromedia Flash software to create graphics using the tools toolbar, property inspector, timeline, panels and stage.

Practice how to lock and unlock layers, insert a layer and arrange layers

Insert a keyframe to create motion tweening. and Playback movie

Quizzes/tests

Teacher Observations

Flash animation projects

WRS (12)8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A

DEC/MAY

2 WEEKS

Textbook projects to utilize Macromedia Flash software

Use of library to store symbols once created

Create a logo as a textbook project

Use of drawing tools to create and edit symbols

Import images into library for use in Flash

Design gradient fills

Export symbols and movies for use in Dreamweaver

Teacher Observation

Evaluate completed logos and other textbook projects

WRS (12)8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A3

TIMELINE
 

CONTENT

SKILLS

ASSESSMENT

NJCCCS

DEC/MAY

1 WEEK

Application of creativity and Macromedia Flash skills

Mini-tutorials to enhance mastery of Flash

Use of
webworksite.com to master motion tweening, exploding text, Blurring in and Out of text, use of motion guide, creating masks, rotating objects, and drop-down menus

Utilize lessons learned to create spaceship that flies through Universe.

Create a Web Site using Dreamweaver and Flash as a class project (ex.  Dive Shop located in Tortola, British Virgin Islands)  Include Flash movie as part of site.

Teacher  Observations

Evaluate completed
Web Site

Questions and
Answers

Test on mini-tutorials

WRS (12) 8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A3

JAN/JUN

1 + WEEK

Introduction to Macromedia Fireworks

Mastery and Planning of a completed project utilizing all software covered

Identify elements of the Fireworks interface

Learn how to edit bitmap images and how to feather and crop using Magic Wand Tool, Lasso Tool, rubber Stamp and Brush Tool

Use Textbook projects to design graphics and drop-down menus

As a team effort – select a social concern and use this topic to create a web site for NBTHS students to become involved.   Contest between teams for best site

Observations

Questions and
Answers

WRS (12)8.6 A.9, A10, A11; TLS (12) 8.1 A1,A2,A3

TIMELINE

CONTENT

SKILLS

ASSESSMENT

NJCCCS