IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Do NOT take this course if you do not already know basic HTML commands. This is a Web Design course -- you will be creating several Web pages, and you will be altering the code in others to illustrate design techniques. If you don't know basic HTML, take this course after you take EME6936:Interactive Media or EME6936: Internet in Education (or you can teach yourself HTML).  If you are interested in learning more about Web programming (such as JavaScript), you should take EME6930: Web Programming 1.

In addition to knowing basic HTML, you must be familiar with a Web creation program, such as FrontPage, DreamWeaver, or Nvu.  DreamWeaver is recommended and can be purchased at the USF bookstore; Nvu is a free program. If you are not comfortable with any of these programs, you should learn them first, then take this course. 

 

EME6936: Applications of Computers as an Educational Tool

WEB PAGE DESIGN

General Information | Course Objectives | Course Schedule | Course Evaluation | Login Procedure | FAQs
 

General Information

Instructors Dr. Ann Barron
E-Mail Barron@usf.edu
Phone Dr. Barron: 813-974-1631
Class Meetings None:  The course is conducted entirely through the Web; however, students are encouraged to make appointments for individual assistance on campus, if necessary.
Prerequisites Basic HTML; access to and familiarity with a web creation program 

Graduate standing

Timeline Activities will be posted on a regular basis.  Students have two weeks to complete each activity after it is posted.  You must submit activities by the due dates listed in the Blackboard calendar.
Required Text

Nielsen, J. (2006) Prioritizing Web Usability. Berkeley, CA: New Riders. (0-321-35031-6)
Recommended Text Nielsen, J. (1999/2000). Designing Web Usability. Indianapolis: New Riders. (1-56205-810-X)
Course Description This course focuses on the design of instructional and informational web sites. Topics include writing for the web, design of visual elements, usability issues, interactivity, multimedia, accessibility, globalization, and marketing. Students will evaluate websites, create and alter web pages, and conduct usability studies.
Inclusion Statement Please notify the instructor within the first week if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed for this course. A letter from the Student Disability Services Office must accompany the request. Additional resource information is available through the College of Education Graduate Student Handbook.

Course Objectives

    • Describe the characteristics of various approaches/strategies employed on websites
    • Describe the necessary considerations for optimizing graphics for web delivery
    • Design a web site using a GUI authoring tool
    • Implement techniques to create a website that is accessible to all users
    • Design a web site that is appropriate for a global audience
    • Recognize technical issues related to multimedia delivery on the web
    • Research information related to web design
    • Outline marketing techniques for web sites
    • Design and implement evaluation instruments related to web design

 

Tentative Course Schedule

Activity 1 Introduction, Website Purposes & Features
Activity 2 Website Design and Navigation
Activity 3 Writing for the Web
Activity 4 Visual Elements
Activity 5  Usability and WBT
Activity 6 Accessibility and Marketing 
Activity 7 Multimedia and Technical Issues
Activity 8 Globalization and Interactive Activities

Course Evaluation

The evaluation for EME 6936 is based on assignments and quizzes related to the activities.

If you decide to drop this course, please be sure to officially withdraw -- otherwise you will receive a grade (probably an F) for the course. Remember, there is no grade forgiveness at the graduate level.

No incompletes will be awarded without extenuating, documented circumstances, such as death in the family or extended illness.

Criteria

  

Scale
Quizzes 12 points A 93 - 100
Final Project 10 points B 84 - 92
Activities 73 points C 75 - 83

LOGIN Procedure

You will access to the course via the USF Blackboard Portal. It is ESSENTIAL that you obtain access to Blackboard (which requires a USFCard).  The USFCard identifies you as a University of South Florida student. Distance learning students can use their USFCard to check out materials from the USF Library; to acquire a USF e-mail address; to gain entry to USF athletic events and campus recreation facilities; to gain student discounts to movie theaters and restaurants; and much more. To obtain your Distance Learning USFCard, please complete and return the Distance Learning USFCard Application. After you have your USFCard, follow these steps to access the course:

  1. Activate your NetID  https://una.acomp.usf.edu/
  2. Use your NetID to sign into MyUSF and Blackboard
  3. Click on the Courses tab at the top to find the your courses for this semester.

If you have questions about the course, feel free to contact Dr. Ann Barron at Barron@usf.edu.