Internet: Theory/Practice in Telecommunications
Course Information
This course provides students with a working knowledge environmental variable influencing the Word Wide Web. It is oriented toward the theory and practical considerations of designing for modern Internet browsers. This is not a how to course; the technology for this field is changing so rapidly that it is easy to be distracted by the bells and whistles of the hardware and software hype, and even easier to forget the digital divide that has been growing at an exponential rate over the last decade. We will be looking at unique aspects of copyright, fair use, design standards, and persons with disabilities as they relate to presentation of information on the Internet.
Required Text
Designing With Web Standards
- Author: J. Zeldman
- Publisher: New Riders
Learning Environment
This course connects you and your instructor, and class members through today's communication technology, including threaded discussion groups and e-mail, as well as several multimedia enhanced class meetings. Through this web-enhanced learning opportunity, you will be able to interact with your instructor and class members whenever and wherever you decide your learning capacity will be optimized. Each session will have a variety of learning activities, such as, short lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, cooperative learning exercises, on-line activities and student presentations.
Class Rules
Assignments: Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date noted on the schedule. Late assignments will be penalized. Extensions will be considered under special circumstances.
Assigned Readings & Site Reviews: All assigned readings and reviews should be completed prior to the start of the assigned session.
Special Learning Needs: If you have any documented special educational needs, please advise me at the beginning of the course so that the appropriate accommodations can be made.
Lateness & Absenteeism: The course is dependent on student participation and as such every effort should be made to attend all sessions and be present at the start of classes.
