MicroKnowledge HTML Level 2

HTML Level 2 - Building Accessible Websites

Use tables to create a page layout; add links; separate structure and content; create forms and add dynamic content.

In addition to learning to create web pages in HTML, students will learn how to create accessible and usable web pages by following the World Wide Web Consortium Guidelines. Following these guidelines makes web content more available to all users, regardless of ability, equipment, browsers or environment. Students will also learn what special codes to add and design techniques to provide optimal access and usability. Content accessibility guidelines are integrated throughout the presentation.

Recommended Preparation: Building Accessible Websites with HTML Level 1 or equivalent knowledge.

Lesson 1: Creating a Page Layout Using Tables

Create a Layout Table
Embed Images in Tables
Modify Table Spacing
Create an Image Quilt
Nest Tables

Lesson 2: Creating Links

Create Email Links
Specify a Default File Path
Create Bookmark Links
Create Image Maps

Lesson 3: Separating Structure and Presentation

Apply Logical Markup
Use Class Selectors to Apply Styles
Share Styles Across Documents with External Style Sheets
Format Elements with Inline Styles
Account for Cascade and Inheritance When Setting Styles

Lesson 4: Creating Forms

Create a Basic Form
Radio Buttons and Checkboxes
Create Text Areas
Create Select Lists
Create Graphical Buttons

Lesson 5: Adding Dynamic Content

Automatically Refresh Pages
Create an Image Rollover
Embed a Flash Movie
Embed a QuickTime Movie
Embed a Java Applet