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• Links = Anything underlined is a link.
• Bookwork = Chapters in text. You should work through each chapter, performing all exercises. Bookwork chapters are required assignments, checked off as completed and uploaded to the NL server, but not graded.
• Readings = Articles for reading--not graded.
• Topics = Short graded papers or projects. These assignments may be uploaded to the NL server or sent to your instructor as attachments to email messages.
• Quizzes = Online multiple-choice quizzes over the copyright guidelines and chapters in your text. Submitted as attachments to email messages.
• Exercises = Ungraded assignments that expand on material in the textbook.
• Projects = Graded assignments. Projects take from the equivalent of two class sessions to an entire semester. Uploaded to the NL server.
• References = Documents provided for additional information. You will never be tested on a reference document. If you're falling behind, the reference documents should be ignored.
• Admin = Administrative items needed to make the class run more smoothly.
• Notes = Tips on how to handle particular assignments.
• Dreamweaver HOT = Dreamweaver Hands-On Training, your textbook

Week of August 25
Admin	Syllabus, Lab Policies (Read), Open Lab Information (Read)	---
Admin	Be sure to fill out the Student Profile. This gives your instructor contact information, and tells the webmaster to set up your webspace. You need to fill this out once each semester, even if you're taking multiple NLC web design classes.	---
Exercise	Scavenger Hunt (Submit as an attachment to instructor)	9/7
Reading	NLC Web Design Copyright Guidelines	9/7
Quiz 1	NLC Web Design Copyright Guidelines	9/7
Bookwork	Ch. 1, Ch. 2 (ungraded--nothing to upload)	9/7
Project	Montessori School--You are to begin creating two webpages--Version A & Version B. Click on link for instructions.	9/21
Topic	Academic Dishonesty (Submit as attachment to email)	9/7
Week of September 7
Activity	Creating Folders. Complete this assignment before uploading work.	---
Activity	Defining Your Site in Dreamweaver MX & connecting to the NL server	---
Activity	Quick Note on Working with the HOT Textbook	---
Reference	What Is INDEX.HTM?	---
Bookwork	Ch. 3, all exercises.	9/14
Bookwork	Ch. 20, pages 633 - 645. You DO NOT have to get a Tripod account -- use your NLC web space instead!	9/14
Note	UPLOAD chapters 3 & 20 exercises after reading Ch. 20.	---
Exercise	xHTML Exercise 1	9/14
Week of September 14
Quiz 2	Quiz 2 - Ch 1-3. (Quizzes 2-7 will be emailed to students. You are to submit each quiz as an attachment to email to your instructor.)	9/21
Reference	Greeking Text - Use Greeking Text in Project One.	---
Bookwork	Ch. 4: Basics -- be sure to UPLOAD this chapter when finished.	9/21
Bookwork	Ch. 5: Linking -- be sure to UPLOAD this chapter when finished.	9/21
Tip	How to Save Images from Web Browsers	---
Lecture	Color Theory. This link will give you more information about color theory to help you complete the Exploring Color topic.	---
Topic	Exploring Color	9/28
Week of September 21
Note: Start each class session by defining your site!! See instructions from 1/19.	---
Bookwork	Ch. 6: Typography -- Remember to upload all chapters as you finish them.	9/28
Exercise	xHTML 2	9/28
Week of September 28
Quiz 3	Quiz 3 - Ch 4-6. (Submit as attachment to email)	10/5
Bookwork	Ch. 12: HTML	10/5
Bookwork	Ch. 10: Rollovers	10/5
Topic	Web Design DOs and DONTs	10/5
Project	eZines--Begin this project	10/26
Week of October 5
Bookwork	Ch. 7: Tables	10/12
Exercise	xHTML 3	10/12
Week of October 12
Quiz 4	Quiz 4 - Ch 7, 8, 10 & 12. (Submit as attachment to email)	10/19
Bookwork	Ch. 8: Layout	10/19
Topic	Layout and the Grid System	10/19
Note	All information on scanning, digital cameras, and Fireworks is intended as reference material for students who have these resources. None of this information is required.	---
Reference	Scanning -	---
Reference	Simple Graphics in Fireworks	---
Reference	Cropping and Re-sizing in Fireworks	---
Week of October 19
Bookwork	Ch. 9: Frames (Frames are not required in Tabloid Terror, but you must complete the chapter exercises)	10/26
Exercise	xHTML 4	10/26
Week of October 26
Bookwork	Ch. 17: Templates	11/2
Topic	Internet Search Engines	11/2
Project	eCommerce--Begin this project	12/11
Week of November 2
Bookwork	Ch. 11: CSS	11/9
Exercise	xHTML 5	11/9
Week of November 9
Quiz 5	Quiz 5 - Ch 9, 11, 13, 17. (Submit as attachment to email)	11/16
Note	NOVEMBER 13 is the last day to drop with a "W"	---
Bookwork	Ch. 13: Forms	11/16
Exercise	What Is ASP?	11/16
Exercise	ASP Calculator	11/16
Exercise	Using the ASPEmail Component	11/16
Topic	Legal Linking	11/16
Week of November 16
Quiz 6	Quiz 6 - Ch 14-16 & 20 (Submit as attachment to email)	11/30
Bookwork	Ch. 14: Behavoirs	11/23
Bookwork	Ch. 15 (Read only); Ch. 16: Automation	11/23
Exercise	Office: Word and Dreamweaver	11/23
Exercise	xHTML 6	11/23
Week of November 23
Exercise	Office: PowerPoint and Dreamweaver	11/30
Exercise	xHTML 7	11/30
Reference	Using Microsoft's Design Gallery Live	---
Topic	Ergonomics and Digital Workplace Injuries	11/30
Week of November 30
Quiz 7	Quiz 7 - xHTML (Submit as attachment to email)	12/7
Bookwork	Ch. 18: Accessibility	12/7
Exercise	Office: Excel and Dreamweaver	12/7
Bookwork	Ch 19 (Omit), Ch. 20: Plug-Ins	12/7
Topic	eCommerce and Consumer Privacy	12/7
Week of December 7
Note	eCommerce project due. All work due midnight Thursday December 11th	---

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