Why create web pages? Educators who are motivated to use technology will find that creating web pages opens extensive possibilities for integrating technology into the curriculum. Microsoft's FrontPage software is available to many educators. Having access to Microsoft FrontPage, however, does not insure that an educator will know how to use the software or how to enhance curriculum by creating web pages.

This module is intended to provide educators with a secure knowledge of basic web page creation using Microsoft FrontPage, as well as to introduce them to effective methods for curriculum integration.

How research supports this module?

Lengel, J. & Lengel, K. (n.d.). Web site advisor's guide (chap. 1). Retrieved July 15, 2003, from:
http://www.asd2.com/resources/chapter1.html

"People use the Internet for many purposes. They send mail, they buy goods and services, they conduct research, they search out new ideas and they entertain themselves. The Internet has more books than the library, more pages than a newspaper, more channels than television and more original sources than a textbook. The Internet can communicate with text, photographs, maps, music, voice and video. On the Internet, you can be both a watcher and a doer: you can look at what others have posted and at the same time publish your own works."

McKenzie, J. (1997, March) Why in the World Wide Web? From Now On, 6(6). Retrieved July 15, 2003, from:
http://www.fno.org/mar97/why.html

"Web sites - properly constructed - are information systems. They efficiently structure content to provide visitors with knowledge and insight. They deliver 'the goods.'"

• ISTE Standard I. Technology Operations and Concepts (A, B)
• ISTE Standard V. Productivity and professional Practice (A, B, C)

• ISTE Standard II. Planning & Designing Learning Environments & Experiences (A, B, D, E)
• ISTE Standard IV. Assessment and Evaluation (A, B, C)
• ISTE Standard VI. Social, Ethical, Legal and Human Issues (A, D)

• Create a homepage
• Insert a table
• Insert an image
• Make a hotlist with links
• Add an additional page to a website
• Insert a bulleted list
• Link from an image
• Add bookmarks
• Use simple format functions

See:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/pretest.htm

See:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/Assessment.htm

Mac or PC computer literate
Can load software onto computer
Can access and open software programs on computer
Have a working knowledge of word processing and digital editing

Other Skill Modules that may prove helpful are: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2000; Introduction to Using Internet Resources for the Classroom.

Computers
Microsoft FrontPage XP (2002) Software
Word Processing Software
Image editing software
Optional: Resource Manuals, Internet Connectivity

For detailed instructor information see:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/instructorstips.htm

This module is good for teachers and for a High School BTK (Bring the Kid) workshop!
Having an assistant (who knows FrontPage) helps keep the class flowing.

For Module Agenda see:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/agenda.htm

For Module Participant Handouts see:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/Handout1.htm

For detailed instructor information see:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/instructorstips.htm

For Glossary of Web Terms see:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/glossary.htm

1. What learning experiences and strategies utilizing this technology could participants provide in their classrooms?
2. What resources and equipment will be needed in the classroom?
3. What classroom management issues need to be addressed?
4. What assessment/evaluation strategies could be used to assess student knowledge and skill when using this technology? (For example: portfolios, checklists, demonstrations, rubric)
5. How might the participant utilize this technology in student assessment?
6. What legal and ethical issues should be addressed when utilizing this technology?
7. What health and safety issues should be addressed when utilizing this technology?
8. What research supports use of this technology skill(s) and knowledge in the classroom?
9. How would you address students' diverse learning needs when using this technology?
10. How can this technology be used to support learner-centered startegies that address students' diverse learning need?

See:
http://wneo.org/snfrontpage/classroomextensions.htm

8. Supporting Research
   See the Research section under Rationale.
9. Diverse Learning Needs
   Teachers should consider the physical, sensory, and cognitive needs of their students when asking them to develop web pages. Students with physical disabilities may need alternative access to the computer. Sensory disabilities, such as vision impairment, may mean a student requires screen magnification or screenreading software. They may also be unable to make use of graphics. Students with cognitive disabilities may require more support in creating web pages, perhaps using a template rather than starting from scratch. Students learning English as a second language may use a translation service or electronic dictionary in another language to complete their pages.
10. Learner-Centered Strategies
    
Text that is available electronically removes a huge barrier for students with reading and visual disabilities. Web pages created with FrontPage will allow these students to access information posted by their peers.

See Web Links:
http://wneo.org/hotlists/frontpage.htm