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**OVERVIEW:** In our modern society, most of the careers and jobs require experience with technology. Web designing skills are important when you need to provide information to a large group of people over the Internet. In this course, you will learn how to utilize tools over the Internet to create a nice and informative website. This course will teach you how to use programs such as: * Google Presentations – utilizes templates to create collaborative exit projects enhanced with gadgets and video. || ||
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 * Google Docs – utilizes templates to create written assignments in a collaborative fashion.
 * [|Google Spreadsheets] – utilizes Google forms to create self-grading quizzes as portfolio assessments, and allows data to be converted into exportable graphs.
 * Adobe - provides helpful programs for editing images, websites, and multimedia content also known as Flash.
 * And more...
 * **GOALS:**
 * Provide the materials and tools needed to make your websites look fancy
 * Provide knowledge and instruction for using these tools
 * Build a website with cool features
 * Utilize different languages such as HTML, CSS, Flash, and more... ||
 * **OBJECTIVES:**
 * Build multiple websites for student use
 * Learn the basics of photoshop and flash
 * Learn basic coding in HTML and CSS
 * Become familiar with Adobe Products
 * **RESOURCES:** ||
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• [|**Prezi**]  -A zooming presentation editor that lets you animate your content and bring it to life on the web.
 * [[file:webdesignteachers.pdf]]
 * [[file:webdesign.pdf]]
 * [[file:html.pdf]] ||
 * Some Web 2.0 Tools from EDIT 621 (Thanks Jacquii!!):

• [|**Webspiration**]  – Traditionally known as Inspiration, this online visual thinking tool allows for the capturing of ideas, organizing of information, diagram processing and the structuring of clear, concise written documents from any location.

• **Wikispaces**  – The most user-friendly wiki creation site that allows for easy integration of third party java-based applications and portfolio creation.

• [|**Google Docs**]  – utilizes templates to create written assignments in a collaborative fashion.

• [|**Google Presentations**]  – utilizes templates to create collaborative exit projects enhanced with gadgets and video.

• [|**Google Spreadsheets**]  – utilizes Google forms to create self-grading quizzes as portfolio assessments, and allows data to be converted into exportable graphs.

• [|**Google Calendar**]  – as a means of organizing and keeping everyone informed of upcoming assignments and events.

• [|**Blogger**]  – as means of communicating to students and parents

• [|**Lovely Charts**]  – an online diagramming application that allows you to createprofessional looking diagrams of all kinds, such as flowcharts, sitemaps, organization charts, wireframes, and many more.

• [|**Voki**]  **& Odiogo** as avatar/text-to-speech features that enhance blog entries and wikis • [|**VoiceThread**]  - A collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds  [|images, documents, and videos]  and allows people to navigate pages and leave  [|comments in 5 ways]  - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).

• [|**Cooltext**]  – adds a creative flair to website pages without graphic design expertise • [|**Rubistar**]  - a free tool to help teachers create quality rubrics that are accessible from anywhere online. • [|**Jing**]  - free software that adds visuals to your online conversation. Allows you to create screencasts that can be shared with anyone on the web. ||