Introductory Principals: COMM.I.B.1.4

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    Define terms related to Web projectsIT.VIII.1-2.1

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    Use Web-based resources (e.g., tutorials, Webquests, on-line resources, free download sites)ENTRE.VI.D.3.3

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    Discuss E-commerce concepts as they relate to Web-based projectsIT.VII.3.4

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    Differentiate among platforms and browsers in relationship to the WebIT.VII.3.4

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    Explain how resolution affects Web page creationIT.VII.1-2.4

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    Identify careers/self-employment and certification opportunities in Web design and productionIT.VII.3.14

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    Exhibit leadership skills through a student organization (e.g., FBLA, PBL)COMM.II.A.4.5

Web Site Design:

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    Define Web page design principles and elementsIT.VII.1-2.3

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    Evaluate Web sites based on design elements and principles (e.g., alignment, color, navigation, user feedback)IT.VII.1-2.3

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    Determine the purpose of the Web siteIT.VII.3.1

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    Identify the target audienceIT.VII.3.1

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    Select and develop content for site (e.g., research techniques, interview of client)IT.VII.1-2.3

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    Plan an organized layoutIT.VII.1-2.4

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    Select an appropriate navigational structureIT.VII.1-2.6

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    Use Web-safe colors and fontsIT.V.3.5

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    Employ proofreading and editing techniquesCOMM.I.D.3.6

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    Apply Web accessibility standardsIT.VII.3.2

Image Creation and Manipulation

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    Recognize the different image types and their extensions (e.g., gif, jpg)IT.III.3-4.5

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    Utilize images from various sources (e.g., Internet, CD, scanner, digital camera)IT.V.2-4.2

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    Use image editing program to create original raster images (e.g., collages, banners, buttons)IT.V.3.5

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    Use selection tools in image editing program (e.g., lasso, magic wand)IT.V.3.5

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    Use layering techniques in image editing program to better manage images (e.g., ordering, arranging, naming)IT.V.3.5

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    Use image editing program to adjust and transform images (e.g., crop, rotate, skew, color, image dimension size)IT.V.3.5

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    Optimize an image to improve load timeIT.V.3.5

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    Slice an image into separate parts

Page Creation

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    Use Web authoring software to create Web pages

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    Identify and apply HTML tags and attributes for basic Web page design (e.g., title, metadata, table, link)

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    Create and use a template

Web Creation

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    Create interactive design elements (e.g., rollover, swap image, slideshow)IT.V.3.5

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    Incorporate browser plug-ins (e.g., Adobe Acrobat.pdf, Flash.swf, Quicktime.mov)IT.VII.3.1 IT.V.3.5

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    Use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to control page elements (e.g., external, internal, inline)IT.V.3.5

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    Apply animation tools and techniquesIT.V.3.5

Web Page Management

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    Describe various Web publishing techniquesIT.VII.3.6

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    Compare and contrast Web hosting account optionsIT.V.3.5

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    Explain the process of obtaining a domain nameIT.V.3.5

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    Create an electronic portfolioCD.V.B.3.3

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    Organize all content files into folder managementIT.III.1.2

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    Implement time management techniquesCD.III.A.4.2

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    Create meta tags to be utilized by a variety of search enginesIT.V.3.5

  • 8

    Demonstrate ethical behaviorCOMM.I.D.2.3

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    Conduct usability testingIT.VII.3.12

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    Apply copyright laws in all Web-related projectsIT.VII.3.4

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    Describe security issues (e.g., viruses, firewalls, passwords, filters)IT.XIV.3.4

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
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