Introduction to HTML5

Introduction to HTML5 online course
Class Name

Introduction to HTML5

Although not new, this latest version of HTML offers some exciting new elements. HTML5 brings greater accessibility and time saving development to the table along with a really fun new development tool: <canvas>.

Many of HTML5's features are now supported by several of the major browsers including Safari, Mozilla, Opera, and Chrome as well as smart phone browsers such as iPhone's MobileSafari.

This class will explore new structural elements, <video>, <audio>, web storage, dynamic graphic generation using a drawing canvas and much, much more.
Outline
Week 1: Structure
  • Background and Structure
  • Exploring new HTML5 elements
  • Microdata
  • CSS and HTML5
  • When to use HTML5
Week 2: Working with Text
  • HTML5 Outlines
  • Blog posts and comments
  • WAI-ARIA
Week 3: Transforming Objects
  • Working with Forms
  • Input Types
  • Attributes
  • Backward Compatibility
  • JavaScript and DIY Validation
Week 4: Video and Audio
  • <video>
  • <audio>
  • Codecs/Video Codecs
  • Audio Codecs
Week 5: Canvas
  • Basics
  • Shapes and Fills
  • Paths
  • Capture
  • Animation
  • Saving/Exporting
Week 6: Data Storage
  • Web Storage
Week 7: Offline Web Applications
  • Caches
  • Network and Fallback
  • Browser-Server Processes
  • Application Cache
Week 8: Geolocation, Messaging and Sockets
  • How Geolocation Works
  • Messaging
  • Working With Streaming Data
Prerequisites
Students should be comfortable with basic HTML and basic CSS. Although not required, familiarity with JavaScript or basic programming is helpful.
Requirements
No special software is required for this course. But students will need webspace without ads to post homework assignments.
Class Books

Required Book Introducing HTML5 [
Suggested Book HTML5: Up and Running ]
Course Price
  • Member Price: $140 US
  • Non-Member Price: $240.00 US
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Your place in the course is confirmed by your payment. Introductory courses are intended for students with no experience in the subject matter and are seeking beginner level training.

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How eClasses Work:Instructors post lectures, reading selections, and hands-on assignments once a week in the online classroom. Students can discuss the assignments with the instructor and amongst themselves in the classroom area. This format has no set meeting time, which allows students to attend class at a time most convenient to them, yet still provides logically organized communication between class participants. Students can apply for the completion certificate after finishing the class. Web Study certificate is also available. Click on the Certificates link on the top navigation bar for more information.

 

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  • Member Price: $140 US
  • Non-Member Price: $240.00 US
  • Web Course No: H105
  • Instructor: Peggi Rodgers
  • Co-instructor/TA:
  • CEUs: 4
  • Duration: 8 weeks
  • Session Open for Registration
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