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Workshop Title: Introduction to Website Development toc = Day: 1 = = = = Prerequisite knowledge: =
 * 1) Basic computer and software skills.
 * 2) Positive Attitude and Can do Spirit.

= Content: =

T his course is designed for teachers for both who are new to website development. Teachers will learn how to create a new account using the website Yola.com and will start a new website to use with their class. No knowledge of html is needed as all material covered in this course is done through the use of the user friendly interface on the Yola website. Many of the skills that teachers will learn in this course are creating new web pages within the website, editing the style of web pages, inserting text through titles or paragraphs, and inserting images. This course will allow for teachers to comfortably create a basic class website to keep students and parents informed.

= Objectives: =

=lesson Details:= =**1.** Introduction to Website Development- critiquing web-sites=
 * 1) Teachers will get to know their instructors, classmates, and course information by participating in various activities using technology.
 * 2) By the end of this course teachers will be able to critique a website and evaluate it for useability and compliance with ADA standards.
 * 3) By the end of this course, teachers will be able to create a free class website using yola.com
 * 4) By the end of this course, teachers will be able to do create basic design features using Yola, such as creating and inserting new pages, menu tabs, text, and images, scales, and charts.
 * 5) By the end of this course, teachers will be able to publish their website to the internet and will be able to make changes on their own.
 * 6) Teachers will begin using technology to extent the classroom to connect school and home by creating a class website.
 * 1) Teachers will be introduced to the course and instructors.
 * 2) Instructors will have created a webpage that introduces themselves and the course. It will be created in the same format that teachers will use later in the course when they create their webpage.
 * 3) Teachers will work in small groups to brainstorm and discuss what they already know about web-sites and web design. They will list at least 5 things they want to learn and why.
 * 4) Teachers will be placed in groups after counting out 1, 2, 3 etc. all number 1s all number 2s etc. No more than 4 Teachers to a group. This will generate a random grouping of teachers and groups. Groups will than share there preconceived ideas and prior knowledge with each other group using the instructor created group email accounts. They will use email to share their answers to the instructors. Each group will compile a list of the top five things that each group thought they already knew. When each group has compiled this list they will email it to the instructor. This activity is designed as a team building icebreaker activity using technology tools they will be using in the course.
 * 5) Instructors will discuss the importance of connecting the classroom to student's homes, and the importance of effective communication. They will learn different ways to use technology to make this connect with students outside of the classroom.
 * 6) Instructors will go over the main points of the lesson. Included in the lesson will be statistics, video clips, and charts to demonstrate the value of School and student interaction.
 * 7) Instructors will provide students with criteria for critiquing web sites and webpages. Student activity website critque.
 * 8) Instructors will introduce teachers to website creation. Teachers will create a website using Yola.com to serve as their class website. This website will be used throughout the duration of the course as a hub for all of the other activities that will be done.
 * 9) Teachers will visit a Yola website that was created by the instructors. Sample site [] Teachers should already know the basics of starting a Yola website from the Intro to Web Design course that was offered previously in this program. The instructor's website will instruct the teachers how they are to set up the main page of their website.
 * 10) Teachers will work independently to create the homepage, class description page, and teacher page of their website.
 * 11) Using the tutorial provided by the instructors, as well as the instructor websites, teachers will create the home page for their website, as well as the class description page and teacher page. During this time, instructors will be answering any questions that may arise.
 * Important note: EDTC Study Group Members You must have an active email account prior to enrolling in todays’ workshop. Please share your email address with each of your group members and the instructor.**

=Activity 1= Follow the link and go to the Instructor’s training sample web-site [] Write down the first thing that comes to mind when you enter the page. What is your first impression? List 3 things you would change and why. . Keep in mind that this is a very simple web-site designed to show basic information and techniques.
 * Directions:**

Go to the following web- []

and complete the critique activity that follows



1. become knowledgeable about doing research on the Internet 2. Develop your critical thinking skills and back up your conclusions with evidence. 3. Create clear concise text (using the necessary editing and layout skills). 4. produce a web page document, video, or oral presentation 1. Use fullness of the sites you pick to critique 2. Depth and of analysis of your conclusions with supporting evidence 3. Quality of your finished product, document, video, or presentation. You must visit and report on at least 3 sites. One from each of the following domains, .org, com, edu, you do not need to critique the entire site you can select pages or links to sample. This will give you an understanding of the site and how it is designed. Be sure to include detailed examples and give a general overview of what is covered. You will analyze the information and graphics on the Web-sites, write a summary critique of 1 site. Your summary must be in the form of a type 1 presentation with audio a video, screen o cast, or power point with audio. Example of a type 1 presentation When you analyze the sites and form opinions, backup your opinions with supporting evidence to support your points. Ensure that your report, video, etc. is clear and to the point. 1. Give the URL (http:// address) of the site, and a brief overview of its content. 2. What are the major categories of information covered on the site/sites? 3. Who are the audiences for these sites? How do you know? 4. What are the hypertext links on that page for? Are the links consistent with the main theme, or does the site have personal links? Is it a disorganized group of unrelated or poorly organized sites? 5. What kinds of graphics are on the sites? Describe them in detail. Do they add anything to the site? How? =Activity 2:= Teachers will visit a Yola website that was created by the instructors. Sample site []
 * Researching and Critiquing Internet Resources **
 * This assignment is designed to help you recognize the good and bad elements **
 * of web-sites and web-site design in addition you will gain experience in the **
 * following: **
 * Your Grade will be based on the following: **
 * Things to keep in mind and address: **



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Using the tutorial provided by the instructors, as well as the instructor websites, teachers will create the home page for their website, as well as the class description page and teacher page. Teachers will get into grade level groups (elementary, middle, high) to share what they have created. Groups will also share ideas that they have for future development of their website, as well as any success they have had in the past. Teachers with in each group will evaluate and critque at least two of their group members web-sites. Teachers will identify the sites they evaluated and email their critque to the instructor at mrbhistory@yahoo.com. Finally each group will complete a reflection describing their experience with this activity. One member will email the groups completed reflection to the instructor.

Activity 3: Teachers will learn how to add features to enhance the usefullness of their web-sites. In this activity you will learn how to embed content on to your web-page. Please watch the following video and follow the step by step directions. Use a document, video, or presentation that reflects your teaching area, world history, government, science, etc. When you have uploaded and embedded a document, presentation, or video to your webpage email the instructor and we will review them.



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See examples of contents specific embedded presentations.

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= Additional materials needed: =

=Evaluation:=
 * 1) Website critquie
 * 2) Yola website
 * 3) Student created group email accounts
 * 4) Instructor's Yola.com website __ http://districttechnologytrainingplan-instructor.yolasite.com/ __

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 * 1) Teachers will complete an email reflection
 * 2) Teachers will email instructors the answers to questions found in the following reflection and feedback document. The instructors will use this information to guide future training.

Meet and Greet: 7:30-8:00 session 1: Introduction and basic course information. 8:30-9:00 Break: 9:00-9:15 Session 2: Small group activity 9:15-10:15 Web-site critque 10:15-10:30 Intro to Web-page 10:30-11:00 Teacher web-page design 11:00-12:15 Reflection 12:15-12:30 == =Questions or Comments:= email Don Bierschbach at mrbhistory@yahoo.com