Interactive HTML: A Byte Size Introduction

Interactive HTML: A Byte Size Introduction, 1/e

Stephen Fickas, University of Oregon

Published April, 1998 by Prentice Hall Engineering/Science/Mathematics

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Summary

Appropriate for courses on HTML and Web Programming as well as a supplemental text for Internet/WWW courses. Although there are a tremendous number of books available today about how to use HTML, none differentiate between readers who want a literacy in HTML and those who want a highly technical presentation. All texts currently demand a significant time commitment from readers. Stephen Fickas' HTML CD-ROM is ideal for readers with limited time who would like to understand how to use HTML. Digestible in one or two sittings, it can be viewed as a concise multimedia introduction to the topic. Once basic literacy is gained, students will be able to read technical books on their own if they choose; or, they can begin to work with HTML.

Features

Ideal for students who need a hands-on module to learn about HTML, and for student self-study.
Not tied to specific versions of HTML; therefore, it will not become dated as new versions are brought out.
Introduces HTML in an interactive-game environment.

Students are first given material to digest and then are asked to play a game to demonstrate their competency.
Each game is slightly more difficult, building on the accumulation of new concepts.
The games do not require students to write HTML from scratch, but rather direct them to use and combine HTML fragments to meet a goal.

Avoids tedious typing of HTML syntax. The interface is point-and-click, tying directly into today's modern HTML environments.
Presents common errors, which are tied to their visual manifestation—i.e. showing the result that each error will produce on an actual Web page.
Offers an on-line HTML reference guide that is available with the click of a button.

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