Introduction to MultimediaStudent Resource Links
Discover additional multimedia resources on the Internet.
Be sure to ask a parent or teacher for permission before accessing the Web. Always ask a teacher or parent for permission before you download, install, or save any program to your home or school computer! IMPORTANT NOTE: The Internet sites listed on this page are not under the control of Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Glencoe does not guarantee the content of these sites, their ongoing availability, or links that may be added or deleted. We encourage teachers and parents to preview these sites before students access them. Accessibility Resources Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) Clip Art and Sound Resources Computer Security Copyrights and Trademarks Government Resources Java Resources JavaScript Resources Online Resources and Research Tools Products and Services Vendors Programming Resources Technology Information, Resources, and Reference Materials Web Color Web Site Design Evaluation Rubrics Web Development Resources Web Site Domain Name Resources XHTML and HTML Tips and Tutorials
Accessibility Resources
The following sites provide guidelines and information on how to make Web sites accessible to everyone.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative Guidelines:
http://www.w3.org/WAI/resources/#gl
W3C Web Accessibility Checklist:
http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG10/full-checklist.html
W3C Accessibility Features of CSS:
http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS-access
W3C CSS Validation Service:
http://www.w3.org/QA/2003/08/css-validator/validator.html.en
The Americans with Disabilities Act:
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Hermish – HTML Tools for Better Web pages: http://www.webaim.org/resources/hermish/
HiSoftware Cynthia Says Portal http://www.cynthiasays.com
Lighthouse International: http://www.lighthouse.org/accessibility
Microsoft - Accessibility:
http://www.microsoft.com/enable
Section 508:
http://www.section508.gov/
Usability.gov http://usability.gov/pdfs/chapter3.pdf
Useit.com – Jakob Nielsen's Web site:
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20011111.html
University of Wisconsin - Accessible Web Page Design: http://library.uwsp.edu/aschmetz/Accessible/pub_resources.htm
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Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
These sites can help you learn more about cascading style sheets.
W3C CSS Home Page: http://www.w3.org/Style/CSS/
CSS Style-Sheets.com:
http://www.style-sheets.com/
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Clip Art and Sound Resources
These sites provide graphics and sound clips for use in your online projects.
Clipart.com: http://www.clipart.com
Discovery Channel Clip Art Gallery: http://school.discovery.com/clipart/
FindSounds: http://www.findsounds.com/
FreeClipArt.com: http://www.free-clip-art.com
Getty Image Bank: http://creative.gettyimages.com/
Microsoft Office Clip Art: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/default.aspx
National Science Foundation: http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/index.cfm?s=2
Pics4Learning: http://www.pics4learning.com
Public Domain Photos: http://www.photos8.com
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Computer Security
These links can help you learn more about computer and Internet security issues.
CERT Coordination Center:
http://www.cert.org
Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection – IP3 Security in the News:
http://www.thei3p.org/
Internet Storm Center:
http://isc.sans.org/
McAfee:
http://www.mcafee.com
Microsoft Security Advisor:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/
Norton:
http://www.norton.com
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These links can help you learn more about copyright and fair use laws.
U.S. Copyright Office:
http://www.copyright.gov/
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office:
http://www.uspto.gov/
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Government Resources
These links will point you toward helpful government organizations.
USA.gov: http://www.usa.gov
Federal Trade Commission Web Site (COPPA information):
http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/privacyinitiatives/childrens.html
National Science Foundation:
http://nsf.gov/news/mmg/index.cfm?s=2
U.S. Copyright Office:
http://www.copyright.gov/
U.S. Department of Labor:
http://www.dol.gov
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office: http://www.uspto.gov/
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Java Resources
These links can help you learn more about the Java programming language.
Gamelan.com: http://www.gamelan.com
Sun Microsystems® Java™ Home Page:
http://java.sun.com/
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JavaScript Resources
These links can help you find pre-made JavaScripts and build scripts of your own.
The JavaScript Source:
http://javascript.com
Bodo.com Free JavaScripts:
http://www.bodo.com/javacool.htm
Codebox JavaScript Game of Life: http://codebox.org.uk/controller?page=misc.GameOfLife
W3 Schools JavaScript Examples:
http://www.w3schools.com/js/js_examples.asp
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Online Resources and Research Tools
These links provide information on different online dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other specialized resource sites and research tools.
Boutell.com Web Resources: http://www.boutell.com/newfaq/misc/sizeofweb.html
Cuil.com The World's Biggest Search Engine:
http://www.cuil.com
Dictionary.com:
http://www.dictionary.com
OneLook Dictionaries: http://www.onelook.com
Merriam-Webster:
http://www.m-w.com
Brittanica Online:
http://www.britannica.com
New York Times Learning Network: http://nytimes.com/learning/
New York Times, Science: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/31/science/31computer.html?th&emc=th
New York Times, Technology, Military Supercomputer: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/09/technology/09petaflops.html?th&emc=th
New York Times, Technology: http://www.nytimes.com/technology/
Payscale.com: http://www.payscale.com/best-colleges/computer-science-degree.asp
SitePoint: http://www.sitepoint.com
Thesaurus: http://thesaurus.com/
RefDesk: http://www.refdesk.com
Bartleby:
http://bartleby.com
iTools: http://iTools.com
The Internet Public Library: http://www.ipl.org
Chuck Upsdell, Browser News: http://www.upsdell.com/BrowserNews/stat_trends.htm
W3C Schools Glossary: http://www.w3schools.com/site/site_glossary.asp
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Products and Services Vendors
These links provide information on different computer products and services manufacturers.
Adobe Software:
http://www.adobe.com
Apple:
http://www.apple.com
Cisco Systems: http://www.cisco.com
Dell:
http://dell.com
Gateway:
http://www.gateway.com
Intel:
http://www.intel.com/education/
Iomega:
http://www.iomega.com/
Ipswitch FTP Software: http://www.ipswitch.com
Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com
McAfee:
http://www.mcafee.com
Norton:
http://www.symantec.com/norton
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Programming Resources
These sites provide tips, tutorials and scripts for various programming languages.
About.com Writing a PDA-Friendly Web Site: http://webdesign.about.com/od/pdas/a/aa060500a.htm
About.com Writing Web Pages for the iPhone: http://webdesign.about.com/od/pdas/a/aa070207.htm
AJAX Tutorial.com:
http://www.petefreitag.com/item/515.cfm
Developer.com:
http://www.developer.com
HTML Goodies:
http://www.htmlgoodies.com/
Scripts.com Online Web Scripts Dictionary:
http://www.scripts.com/
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These sites provide useful news and information about computer technology.
ars technica: http://arstechnica.com
Computer History Museum:
http://www.computerhistory.org
Computerworld:
http://www.computerworld.com
University of Minnesota Duluth, Web Design References: http://www.d.umn.edu/itss/support/Training/Online/webdesign/navigation.html
Design Meltdown:
http://2010.designmeltdown.com/
Design Shack: http://designshack.co.uk/
Experience Dynamics:
http://experiencedynamics.blogs.com/site_search_usability/2007/10/what-is-design-.html
Hardware Central:
http://www.hardwarecentral.com
Hobbes' Internet Timeline:
http://www.zakon.org/robert/internet/timeline/
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):
http://www.ieee.org
Internet Society — History of the Internet:
http://www.isoc.org/internet/history/
Internet.com:
http://www.internet.com
Logo Design: http://www.logodesignlove.com/logo-awards-design-blogs
Nature Video Archive: http://www.nature.com/nature/videoarchive/antikythera/
Media History Project: http://www.mediahistory.umn.edu
One Stat: http://www.onestat.com/html/aboutus_pressbox8.html
TechWeb.com:
http://www.techweb.com
Oracle: http://www.oracle.com
Typekit.com: http://blog.typekit.com/2009/05/27/introducing-typekit/
W3C Schools Tables:
http://www.w3schools.com/html/tryit.asp?filename=tryhtml_table_cellbackground
Webopedia:
http://www.webopedia.com/
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Web Color
These links can help you learn more about Web-safe color palettes and color theory.
Color Matters:
http://www.colormatters.com/
Color Scheme Designer:
http://colorschemedesigner.com/
Design Library:
http://www.design-lib.com/color_tool_mixer.php
Lynda.com:
http://www.lynda.com/
Newark1 Web Color Theory Resource:
http://www.newark1.com/color/000107.html
VisiBone:
http://www.visibone.com/
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Web Site Design Evaluation Rubrics
Use these resources to help you evaluate and improve your Web sites.
Cool Home Pages:
http://www.coolhomepages.com
Lynda.com:
http://www.lynda.com/
UseIt:
http://www.useit.com
Web Style Guide:
http://www.webstyleguide.com
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Web Development Resources
These links will help you find information on building Web sites.
Developer.com:
http://www.developer.com
Hillman Curtis, Inc.:
http://www.hillmancurtis.com/
Lynda.com:
http://www.lynda.com/
Microsoft Developer Network:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/
World Wide Web Consortium:
http://www.w3.org
Web Developer Virtual Library: http://www.wdvl.com/index.html
Web Diner:
http://www.webdiner.com
Welie.com Patterns in Interaction Design:
http://www.welie.com/index.php
Web Site Tips:
http://websitetips.com
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Web Site Domain Name Resources
These links can help you learn more about Web site domain names and registration.
InterNIC:
http://www.internic.com/
ICANN:
http://www.icann.org/
Network Solutions: http://www.networksolutions.com
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Use these links to learn more about working with HTML.
Design Tutorials: http://www.debbietdesigns.com/learn/16/saving-an-xhtml-file/#everything
HTML Goodies: http://www.htmlgoodies.com/
W3 Schools: http://www.w3schools.com/
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