Website Development
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Module 1: Introduction to the Web (1-2 weeks)
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Lesson 1: What is the Internet and How Does the Web Work?
- Introduction to the concept of the internet and the World Wide Web.
- Understanding how websites are built and viewed by users.
- Explanation of browsers, servers, and URLs.
- Hands-on activity: Exploring different websites and discussing their structure.
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Lesson 2: Introduction to HTML - Building the Structure of a Website
- What is HTML? It’s the language used to structure web content.
- Basic HTML tags:
<html>, <head>, <body>, <h1>, <p>, <a>, etc.
- Understanding elements, attributes, and tags.
- Hands-on activity: Create a simple webpage with a heading, paragraph, and link.
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Lesson 3: Introduction to CSS - Styling Your Website
- What is CSS? It’s used to style the appearance of web pages.
- Introduction to CSS selectors, colors, fonts, and layouts.
- Hands-on activity: Add colors, font styles, and backgrounds to your webpage.
Module 2: Creating Your First Webpage (2-3 weeks)
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Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Website
- How to organize your files: HTML files, CSS files, and images.
- Introduction to web development platforms (e.g., CodePen, Replit, or Visual Studio Code).
- Hands-on activity: Create a folder structure for your website project.
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Lesson 2: Working with Images and Links
- Adding images to your webpage using the
<img> tag.
- Creating links with the
<a> tag and understanding anchor links.
- Hands-on activity: Add an image to your webpage and create a navigation link to another page.
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Lesson 3: Structuring a Simple Webpage
- Creating headings, paragraphs, and lists.
- Using tables and forms for simple data input.
- Hands-on activity: Create a personal webpage with a short bio, an image, and a contact form.
Module 3: Enhancing Your Website (2-3 weeks)
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Layout with CSS
- Understanding the box model (padding, margin, border, content).
- Introduction to positioning elements (static, relative, absolute).
- Using Flexbox and CSS Grid for layout management.
- Hands-on activity: Create a layout with multiple sections (header, body, footer).
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Lesson 2: Styling Text, Buttons, and Navigation
- Changing font styles, sizes, and colors.
- Creating buttons and styling them with hover effects.
- Hands-on activity: Style your website’s navigation bar and add interactive buttons.
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Lesson 3: Making Your Website Responsive
- Introduction to responsive design: How websites look on different devices (phones, tablets, desktops).
- Using media queries to adjust the layout for different screen sizes.
- Hands-on activity: Modify your webpage to look good on mobile devices.
Module 4: Interactive Websites with JavaScript (2-3 weeks)
Module 5: Building a Personal Website (3-4 weeks)
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Lesson 1: Planning Your Personal Website
- Brainstorming and planning the structure of your personal website.
- Deciding what sections and content to include: About me, Projects, Contact.
- Hands-on activity: Create a wireframe or sketch of your website’s layout.
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Lesson 2: Designing Your Personal Website
- Applying design principles: Simplicity, contrast, and readability.
- Creating a consistent color scheme and style for your website.
- Hands-on activity: Design the homepage of your personal website.
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Lesson 3: Adding Content to Your Personal Website
- Writing content for your pages: Introduction, hobbies, portfolio, or projects.
- Adding links to social media or external sites.
- Hands-on activity: Create additional pages (e.g., “About Me”, “Projects”, “Contact”).
Outcome:
By the end of this course, students will have created their very own personal website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. They will gain hands-on experience with web development and will be able to further explore and build on their skills by creating more advanced websites or applications.
