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=Create a Website Workshop= The purpose behind this workshop (unit of study) is to provide educators and learners with access to computer science curriculum material that can be incorporated into any subject area.

Core technology skill goals:

 * Content vs. Layout - HTML & CSS
 * Website Design Process - identify purpose and audience of website and then create a plan to complete the website
 * Testing - ensure website has no bugs through functional testing and that it is easy to use through usability testing
 * Search Engines - how do they work and how can you increase your visibility

Grade Level:
Middle School and up

Length of Workshop:
4 sessions of 2+ hours each or 8 sessions of 1+ hours each

Philosophy, Goals & Objectives:
These days, tools exist so that anybody can build a website, but that doesn't mean anyone will want to visit it. The result of this beginner-friendly workshop will be the launch of student created websites. Students will learn about the underlying code it takes to develop a website (HTML & CSS) as well as website design considerations. It also introduces students to computer science concepts, helping demystify technology and negating negative stereotypes of the field. Finally, websites can be created around specific subject areas helping integrate technology learning into the curriculum.

NETS for Students Standards:

 * Creativity and Innovation
 * Communication and Collaboration
 * Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
 * Digital Citizenship

CSTA Computer Science Standards:

 * Collaboratively design, develop, publish and present products using technology resources
 * Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using information and technology
 * Create and organize Web pages through the use of a variety of web programming design tools
 * Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness

Through Completion of this Workshop, a Student Will:

 * Become familiar with how web pages are built
 * Use HTML to display content on a web page
 * Use CSS to change style and layout of content on a web page
 * Follow iterative development process to create a website: design, create, test and evaluate
 * See the Website Design Rubric for more info about student expectations

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