Learning Objectives:

You will be able to post on Discussion Board inside Canvas.

You will be able to identify how TCP / IP sends messages around the Internet

You will be able to identify the difference between the Internet and the Web

Class Videos:

Class Introduction

Watch: How to unzip a folder

Homework:

Download:  Website Zip file and two free programs.

1. Website Setup (zip file),  The unzipped setup folder has all the HTML and graphic files you need to start this class.
   
   
2. HTML editor called Brackets   (link inside of the zip folder)
   
   
3. FTP using File Zilla.   (link inside of the zip folder)
   

Post: On Canvas introduce yourself under the Discussions > Please introduce yourself posting. I will use this for attendance for the first class!

Read:  Chapter 1  in your book

Post: Every Week an Article on Canvas under the Discussions > Weekly Article Review Section. The weekly article should be about the Internet, Computers or new technology that could impact the Internet. Make sure to include where you found the article (website or radio or TV or Youtube) and a brief description of the article.

Post: on Canvas a list of Resources that will help you learn the material presented in this class under Discussions > Resources. Find as many resources that will help you "Keep up to speed" in class. You should be able to find at least one page full of resources. (The more resources you find, the better the grade.) Quackit, W3schools, Cnet, and Mozilla Developers Network are examples of the type of sites you should be looking at.

Introduction to the Class:

This Syllabus is subject to change depending upon how the class goes. I will give you advance notice to any changes in the timing of the class.

Please note the steep learning curve for this class. The learning curve is steep and it is okay to feel overwhelmed at times!

Please note the best way to contact me is via Email! During the week, my goal for returning email is 24 hours and on the weekend my goal is 48 hours.

The Internet and the Web are not the same thing! Internet is the infrastructure that the Web uses.

The Web uses a HTTP a protocol of TCP/IP to communicate between the server and client. HTML is used to layout the information so the Browser can display the information.

W3: The World Wide Web Consortium sets the standards for the Web (HTML & other Web tools)

Key People: Tim Berners-Lee (HTTP and the Web) and Marc Andresson (Mosaic, the first Web Browser.) Two people who helped change the world!

Ted Talk about what the Internet is about.

 

Extra Help:

The Learning Support Center (LSC )   has tutors that can help you with this class.

The majority of services are open Monday – Thursday 8:00 -7:00 and Friday 8:00 – 5:00.  It would be wise to make an appointment.  Visit our Web Site at https://www.paradisevalley.edu/  for more information.

Directory of Resources is a starting point for finding information about PVCC https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/directory-resources  

The Canvas Student Guide has tutorials that will help you post on their discussion board and assignments. Youtube also has Video Tutorials.

For Canvas and other technical assistance, contact:
PVCC Help Desk 602.787.7780  - https://www.paradisevalley.edu/employees/information-technology/computer-commons Canvas 24x7 Toll Free Support: 1-888-994-4433

If you are academically inactive for 14 consecutive days, you may be withdrawn from the class.  If it is after the 45th day of the semester, the faculty member may post the grade you earned, such as a D or F based on the points accumulated.”

Please Check Your Grades regularly, and if you have any questions, please contact me via email or in class.  I usually answer my email during the week within 24 hours and on the weekend within 48 hours.

Library - E Building, (602)787-7200.  The PVCC Library offers a print and media collection of approximately 40,000 items.  Also, the library now has a collection of electronic books.  An Online catalog provides indexing too much of the material held by PVCC as well as materials owned by other Maricopa County Community College libraries.  https://www.paradisevalley.edu/library  

Veteran’s Services, KSC 111 (602) 787-7045, is located in the Admissions and Records Office.  https://www.paradisevalley.edu/students/veterans-services

Terms:

Browser, Editor, HTML, HTTP, Internet