HTML+and+Core+Content

Web Pages and HTML Web Design--Using Core Curriculum Content to Extend Learning. --Lawrence Heyman, Teacher Technologist--Gregory-Lincoln Education Center
 * HTML is a great way to use "off the shelf" technology to create compelling classroom projects.
 * The instructor can use classroom input to create a template for a particular theme or page.
 * Students can select formatting from a set of choices.
 * By asking students to create pages about something they've learned, we naturally expand the classroom and demonstrate best practices for technology use in a class setting.
 * Here are some great r[|esources] to get a class started on its way to creating easy, engaging and informative web pages.

First, here is a link to an assignment based upon the Solar System: []

Students compiled research, gathered photos, selected link sites and then used a template to construct a multi page site, with an index page. I remind students that it will be easiest to cut and paste the template into **MS Notepad** and save as an **.html file**. Subsequent edits can be made using the **"view source"** menu option.

Here is the document template they used:

Here is a Sample Template for modification and use in class:

[|Here is where HTML colors can be found by Number.]

[|Here is a fun site for more advanced students.]

[|Here is a useful table of popular HTML cheats.]

Students can select colors, fonts, images, and link sources to create a simple, single page "report" as a web page. I refer to this as "the new poster board". No glitter is needed.


 * The key is getting core content teachers to "buy into" the technology. You may need to lead in-services to help core content teachers recognize a high quality, content rich, and properly linked web page.**