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Earlier this week I posted a query to Nettrain seeking input to a "rough
draft" list of possible topics for a 40 hour workshop for K-12 teachers on
Web Design and Development.  Thanks to the five or so that responded with
their ideas.  I especially thank Margaret Gasperoni for her discussion of
using "mind mapping."  Also, the critism of using FrontPage from Kathy Gill
is acknowledged.  I agree, but providing a copy for participants will help
"sell" the workshop.

The following is the status of my ideas for the workshop to this point.  A
preliminary statement of need for the project and the project objectives,
schedule, and anticipated outcomes are listed.  Remember, the intended
audience for the workshop consists of technology-literate K-12 teachers
often placed in Web development situations without adequate training and
background. Most of the workshop participants will be from small, rural
school systems.  The propose of the workshop is to provide them as much
experience as possible with in the 40 hour time frame.  [Up front, let me
say that I know my plans to this point are "over ambitous."  Many of the
topics are those things I want to learn more about...so I'll try to teach
them!].  Your suggestions for improvement and/or critism is welcome.

Identification of Needs:
Many K-12 school systems now have Internet access and either have or are
considering the implementation of Web sites.  The development,
implementation, and management of a Web site is a labor-intensive effort
which often falls upon the shoulders of inadequately trained
technology-literate teachers within the school system.  Web design and
implementation is an activity requiring extensive knowledge and experience
in information technology.  Managing and maintaining a Web site requires
additional background in computing and computer networks.  This workshop is
a pilot project to address the training of K-12 teachers in the
development, implementation, and management of Web sites.  Participants
will receive the necessary background and skills to be considered at least
novice or apprentice Web masters.

The objectives are to:
1) provide significant hands-on learning experiences for teachers in more
effective use of computer software in the development of Web pages.
2) introduce participants to multimedia and scripting resources for
enhancing Web pages.
3) provide guidance in the content design of successful Web pages and Web
sites.
4) provide hands-on experience in the use of the Web page development
features of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint software.
5) provide hands-on experience in the use of Microsoft FrontPage for the
development of Web pages and the development of complete Web sites.
6) introduce participants to the computer networking requirements for a Web
site using a Windows NT network with Microsoft BackOffice Server software.
7) provide participants a forum for discussion of security concerns,
appropriate Web site content, and Web-based instructional issues.
8) assist participants in the development of their own prototype Web pages
and Web sites.

Proposed Daily schedule:
Monday:
8:00 Registration, Welcome, and Distribution of Materials
9:00 Internet Basics with browsing, searching, links, images, and multimedia
10:00 Hands-on experience with Internet basics/comparative analyses of sites
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Web page design issues including style, content, look and feel
2:00 Multimedia consideration and resource capture and downloading
3:00 Hands-on Web page planning and resource development
6:30 Workshop Picnic
Tuesday:
8:00 Continued Web page design with  "mind mapping" content planning
9:00 Introduction to HTML and guided Web page development
10:00 Hands-on Web page development using HTML
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Tables, Frames, and Forms and other advanced features in HTML
2:00 Guided introduction to Microsoft FrontPage Editor
3:00 Hands-on Web page development with FrontPage
7:00 Computing facilities available staffed with student assistants
Wednesday:
8:00 Microsoft Office - converting Word and PowerPoint to HTML
9:00 Intermediate FrontPage with templates, wizards, and multiple pages
10:00 Hands-on Web page development using FrontPage
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Client/Server issues with an introduction to Windows NT Server
2:00 Data collection with Java Script, applets, and CGI scripts
3:00 Hands-on Web page development with FrontPage
7:00 Computing facilities available staffed with student assistants
Thursday:
8:00 Visualizing, building, and maintaining a Web site
9:00 FrontPage Explorer, Personal Web Server, WebBots, and HTML forms
10:00 Hands-on Web page development with FrontPage
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Security, privacy, content, and Web-based instruction issues
2:00 Advanced FrontPage/publishing to the server and Web page testing
3:00 Hands-on Web page development with FrontPage
7:00 Computing facilities available staffed with student assistants
Friday:
8:00 Windows NT Web hosting and server management
9:00 Managing and maintaining a Web site
10:00 Continuing hands-on Web page development
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Participant presentations of Web page projects
3:00 Workshop wrap-up, evaluations, and conclusion

Related to Web page development, teachers will:
1. understand the computing technology and equipment necessary for hosting
Web sites.
2. become aware of Web development planning and design issues.
3. gain experience in using Web development software.
4. develop a prototype Web site they can take back to their school.
5. obtain Web development software (Microsoft FrontPage and others), text,
and other printed instructional material.
6. experience using a Windows NT BackOffice Server for their Web resources.
7. receive encouragement and assistance for school and classroom
implementation.


If you've read to here, thank you for your interest...sorry it was so long.


George E. Atkins, Chair
Computer Science Department
Southwestern OK State University
100 Campus Drive
Weatherford, OK 73096

Phone:   580-774-3201
Fax:     580-774-3795
e-mail:  atkinsg@swosu.edu