Wed, Jan 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM EST
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:
The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
Introduction: The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows: Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5
Topics :Web Architecture Overview : How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.HTML Fundamentals : Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.Basic Document Structure : Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.Text Formatting : Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).Lists and Links : Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).Activity : Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration
Topics :Semantic Elements : Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.Images : Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.Multimedia : Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.File and Folder Structure : Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.Activity : Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
Class 3: Forms and User Input
Topics :Form Basics : Using the form element, action and method attributes.Input Types : Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).Form Elements : Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.Client-side Validation : Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.Activity : Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling
Topics :CSS Fundamentals : The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.Integrating CSS : Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.The Box Model : Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.Basic Styling : Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.Accessibility Basics : Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.Activity : Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage. 
