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HTML Writers Guild

Services

Classes

Online Classes

Introduction

Welcome to the online classes program! The goal of this program is to provide classes of both casual and professional interest to our members that will expand their knowledge of web development.

Please read these Guidelines for a Successful Class Experience before registering for a course.

Course Catalog

Online classes currently open for enrollment include:

Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5: Dates: March 19, 2001 - April 29, 2001(6 weeks)
Beginning Programming with Perl: Dates: March 19, 2001 - April 29, 2001(6 weeks)
Introduction to HTML 4.0: Dates: March 19, 2001 - April 29, 2001(6 weeks)
Web Site Promotion: Dates: March 26, 2001 - May 6, 2001(6 weeks)
FrontPage 2000: Dates: March 26, 2001- May 6, 2001(6 weeks)
Active Server Pages for Non-Programmers: Dates: March 26, 2001- May 6, 2001(6 weeks)
Introduction to XHTML: Dates: March 26, 2001 - May 6, 2001(6 weeks)
Photoshop Level 1: Dates: April 2, 2001 - May 13, 2001(6 weeks)
Accessible Web Design: Dates: April 2, 2001 - May 20, 2001(7 weeks)
Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5: Dates: April 9, 2001 - May 20, 2001(6 weeks)
HTML Level II: Dates: April 9, 2001 - June 3, 2001(8 weeks)
Introduction to SQL: Dates: April 9, 2001 - May 20, 2001(6 weeks)
Intermediate JavaScript: Dates: April 9, 2001 - May 20, 2001(6 weeks)
JavaScript Special Topics:Manipulating Layers: Dates: April 9, 2001 - May 20, 2001(6 weeks)
MS Access: Dates: April 23, 2001 - June 3, 2001 (6 weeks)
Introduction to XML: Dates: April 23, 2001 - June 3, 2001 (6 weeks)
Introduction to HTML 4.0: Dates: April 23, 2001 - June 3, 2001(6 weeks)
Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5: Dates: April 30, 2001 - June 10, 2001(6 weeks)
Introduction to JavaScript: Dates: April 30, 2001 - June 10, 2001 (6 weeks)
Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro: Dates: April 30, 2001 - June 10, 2001 (6 weeks)
Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets: Dates: April 30, 2001 - June 10, 2001, 2001 (6 weeks)
Business Writing Basics: Dates: May 7, 2001 - July 1, 2001, 2001 (6 weeks)
Advanced Web Writing: Dates: May 7, 2001 - July 1, 2001, 2001 (8 weeks)
Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5: Dates: May 28, 2001 - July 8, 2001(6 weeks)
Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5: Dates: June 18, 2001 - July 29, 2001(6 weeks)
Introduction to XML: Dates: June 18, 2001 - July 29, 2001 (6 weeks)
Sites that Sizzle: Web Animation with Macromedia Flash 4/5: Dates: July 16, 2001 - August 26, 2001(6 weeks)
Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets: Dates: June 25, 2001 - August 5, 2001 (6 weeks)
Creating Web Graphics with Paint Shop Pro: Dates: June 25, 2001 - August 5, 2001 (6 weeks)

Courses previously offered are listed in the complete Course Catalog:

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Interactive Classrooms

The classroom environment is based on Lundeen & Associates Web Crossing technology, a threaded messaging system. Instructors provide weekly lessons, reading selections, and hands-on assignments. 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 will receive instructions for accessing their classroom via email, 3 to 4 days before class begins. Basic navigational instruction will be provided along with an online tutorial for the forum software. The student only needs to have a web browser for access. Each class will have a classroom assistant assigned to assist students with any functional issues.

Students should choose their courses with care. If you have any questions regarding the requirements of a class or your suitability for a particular topic, please email the instructor with your questions before making your registration fee payment. Refunds are only granted for logistical or access issues that cannot be resolved during the first week of class. We regret we cannot carry-over "credits" for future classes.

Completion Certificates

Students who desire evidence of successful completion of our classes may choose to request a certificate of completion that will be mailed at the end of term (a nominal processing fee is added to your registration fee to cover preparation and postage). Certificates must be requested at the time of registration, and will require active attendance at least once per week, and completion of all assignments/tests at the instructor's discretion.

Guidelines for a Successful Class Experience

In order for your experience with HWG Education to be successful, it's important that you keep these things in mind:

Order your book early - If a course lists a required text, then that text is required for successful completion of the course. Our bookstore (through Barnes & Noble, or if you use Amazon.com or another online bookseller) does offer "next day delivery". However, please understand that this doesn't necessarily mean tomorrow. When you choose next day delivery, that means the day after your order is processed and shipped -- which could really mean 3 to 6 days. Orders placed from Canada or other countries will take significantly longer for delivery.
Have any required software installed before class begins. - If the course prerequisites require specific software to be installed, please be sure to do so before class begins. Those requirements should indicate to you that the instructor intends to have you use the software right away.
Be sure you have the correct software - If a course calls for a specific version of a software program, be sure your copy is the correct version. Should you choose to proceed with a course using an older version of the software, we cannot issue a refund if you later find that your software isn't capable of performing the tasks being taught in class, or if you find the differences confusing.
Be sure you meet any skills prerequisites - Introductory courses are intended for students with little to no experience in the subject matter. If a course requires competence or mastery of a subject, that means you should be able to perform those skills with minimal assistance or use of reference tools (could you successfully pass a test on that skill?).
Late registration requires immediate access to texts and software - Please do not rely on online ordering of your textbook after the class has started, as you are likely to be disappointed by falling behind until it arrives. Consider taking the next session of the class.
Plan your studies wisely - A typical class week will require reading one to three chapters of text, participation in classroom discussion, and the completion of a weekly assignment. If you work full-time, you may get more out of your class experience more if you limit your participation to one or two classes at a time. Refunds of enrollment fees are generally not available for withdrawals or delays due to "general life activities" (e.g. a heavy assignment at work, family commitments, etc.).
Access your classroom several times a week - One of the biggest benefits of our asynchronous format is that you can access the classroom at whatever time is most convenient for you. At that point, you'll see and read the messages and discussions between other students and the instructor. Participation in these discussions can enhance your learning and provide a feeling of community. Your instructor will post details on when you can expect to see new assignments and lectures at the beginning of the class.
Keep all email regarding your courses - You will normally receive access instructions for your course two to four days before the class begins. This will be your confirmation of enrollment. We are working to upgrade our enrollment process to give you earlier feedback when your payment has been received -- however, until that work is complete your notification of receipt will be that email giving you access instructions. It is not generally necessary to follow up with us regarding payment receipt until after that time.
Enjoy yourself! - Learning should be fun, and we hope to provide a convenient atmosphere for you to expand your skills.

Instructors

The Guild is currently accepting applications for instructors. In order to qualify, you must be an expert in your chosen course topic, and meet other criteria that may be established by the Guild's Executive Committee. Letters of application should include a text resume (in email, no attachments), along with a course proposal and outline. Proposals for course topics not currently in our catalog are preferred. Send all information to: classes@hwg.org.

Courses of specific interest to us at this time include:

Design Theory
Marketing a Web Design Business
Intro to Java