HTML5 eLearning Kit For Dummies (For Dummies Series) - Softcover

Boumphrey, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118074750 ISBN 13: 9781118074756

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2012

Synopsis

Helping self–directed learners of all levels learn HTML5

If you want to develop and structure pages for the web, HTML5 is one of the tools you need. This invaluable eLearning kit steps you through learning HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. With this dynamic combination of a full–color printed book and a Dummies interactive eLearning course on CD, you′ll find a wealth of information on HTML5. Featuring both written and animated step–by–step how–tos, practice labs, helpful videos, numerous examples, and a host of Dummies hints and tips, this package makes your learning process easier.

Follow the material sequentially or jump in and out as you wish?it′s set up so you can learn at your own pace. Throughout, you will benefit from illustrations, animations, voiceover explanations, and the option of closed captioning if you find you learn better when you can read the instructions.

• Helps self–motivated learners master HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Includes an easy–to–follow, full–color book and an interactive Dummies eLearning Course that corresponds with the book on CD
• Allows you to follow the material sequentially or choose separate sections at your own time and pace
• Offers chapter summaries, practice exercises, discussions of concepts and essential terms, and much more

HTML5 eLearning Kit For Dummies helps you develop pages for the web with this dynamic tool.

NOTE: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e–book file, but are available for download after purchase.

About this title

About the Author

Frank Boumphrey was at one time president of the HTML Writers Guild and served on several W3C working groups including the XHTML group. He was an editor of the Recommendation and the CSS, RDF, XForms, and DOM groups. He also sat on the W3C advisory committee.

From the Back Cover

Start developing and structuring the coolest web pages using the latest technologies

If you want to make a powerhouse website, you need to utilize HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Now it′s easier than ever to get started, with this integrated learning experience that helps you grasp the basics of these technologies. Learn to create advanced graphics, add cool animations, enhance transitions, and more techniques for building sophisticated sites!

• Brick by brick build a web page framework following best practices for HTML5
• Show off incorporate text, pictures, links, and multimedia content into your web pages
• Add some style find out how to use CSS3 to transform the look and layout of your content
• What′s your name set up form attributes so you can send data from your site to a server and validate forms by combining HTML5 and JavaScript
• Make your page stand out take advantage of scripting and animation features

Open and find:

• Examples of new HTML5 features
• Tips for incorporating the most current tags and elements
• How to create forms with text boxes, drop–down lists, and submit buttons
• Ways to apply new CSS3 properties that round corners, add drop shadows, create gradients, and more
• Techniques for expanding the selection of fonts
• Methods for using geolocation and image swapping

Includes

• Book, CD, or both pick the way you learn best
• Two hours of HTML5 instruction
• Easy–to–follow format that lets you learn at your own pace

The For Dummies eLearning Kit lets you choose your ideal way to learn from the book, the CD, or both!

Learn from a full–color, richly illustrated book

If you prefer to learn from a book, this one is perfect. It shows how to create tags, forms, style sheets, and more. Clear definitions, hands–on tutorials, and progress assessments make learning HTML5 a snap.

The book includes:

• Clear tutorials starting with basic HTML5 and later exploring more advanced animation techniques
• Lessons on creating HTML documents, using CSS, and adding interactivity
• Defined objectives, concept descriptions, and practice exercises

Learn interactively and see how it′s done with the CD–ROM

If you like to see and hear instructions, the CD offers narrated steps, illustrations, animations, exercises, resources, and more. It includes lessons that walk you through creating a web page using HTML5 and CSS3 and introduces ways to apply JavaScript to web pages.

The CD–ROM includes:

• Two hours of digital HTML5 training
• Integrated audio and video instruction
• Easy navigation controls and progress–tracking features

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118074750
• ISBN 13: 9781118074756
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288