The next session for this course starts on Wednesday July 16, 2014
Course Description
This course can be applied to the UBC HTML5 Academy
HTML5 offers new and enhanced capabilities that were previously unattainable or difficult to implement in HTML4. To access these you need JavaScript. In this course you will learn to use JavaScript to implement these HTML5 features on your web site:
- Contenteditable
- Drag & Drop
- Canvas
- Form Elements
- Web Storage
- Application Caching
- Geolocation
Course Duration: 12 Hours (4 evenings)
Prerequisites: Fundamentals of HTML5 2: (IP491) JavaScript Introduction (IP356)
Prerequisites
Access to the internet is required to complete assignments.
- Computer Equipment
The sessions are conducted in a computer lab, and you will have a computer provided for your use. You are welcome to bring your own computer to the lab sessions if you prefer to use that. Wireless access is available in the lab.
Please note that at times you will be doing a fair bit of typing and you will want to have a large enough screen and separate physical keyboard so that you can view content and type at the same time.
If it appears that you are having challenges with your own device, we will ask you to use the computer provided for you in the lab.
- Storage
Please plan to use your own cloud based storage SkyDrive, DropBox, iCloud (or similar) or a USB storage key.
Instructional Methods
- Hands-on labs
- Discussion
- Online collaboration
- Homework assignments submitted online
- Lecture
Course Materials
- Web site
- Course notes
- Printed copies of on-screen lecture notes available on request during lectures
No Recording or Pictures in the Lab
Please note: Taking pictures or video during the course sessions is not permitted. All the course materials and lecture notes are available in physical form and on the web.