Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
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Evaluate and execute artifact content collection decisions and pro-
cesses
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Develop assets and messages
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Use industry standard software packages for design, content devel-
opment, and Web authoring
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Critically review and evaluate Web portfolios to insure they meet
specific disciplinary criteria
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Perform reflective writing for the Web portfolio
TEXTS AND READINGS
Electronic Reserve:
Greenberg, G. (2004). The digital convergence: Extending the portfolio mode
[Electronic version].
Educase, 39
(4).
Books:
Horton, S., & Lynch, P. (1999).
Web style guide: Basic design principles for
creating Web sites
. New Haven, CT: Yale University.
Kimball, M. (2003).
The Web portfolio guide, creating electronic portfo-
lios for the Web
. New York: Longman.
Kristof, R., & Satran, A. (1995).
Interactivity by design: Creating and
communicating with new media
. Mountain View, CA: Adobe Press.
Visual Quickstart Guide for Dreamweaver MX 2004, Peachpit Press.
Visual Quickstart guide for Macromedia Flash MX 2004, Peachpit Press.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Lecture and discussion
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In and out of class writing assignments
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Required textbook reading to prepare for class discussion and assign-
ments
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Software technique demonstrations
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Technical lab time
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Reflective journal
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Group critiques
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Written exam
