WebMaster Training Course The next running of UKERNA's popular WebMaster Training Course will be run at the University of Glamorgan on 7-8th April 1999. The course is aimed at those designing, running, supporting, and managing World Wide Web sites. In line with the course's aim of addressing those responsible for web sites attention is paid more to the who and why of running a web site rather than just the how. There are sections on design, policy and style as well as authoring, security and the legal implications. The course programme is enclosed for your information. The course commences with registration at 10:30am for 11:00am on the first day and will close around 4:00pm on the final day. Meals provided as part of the course will be morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea. Further details of our courses can be found at:- http://www.ja.net/training There are limited places on the courses so if you have staff who would like to attend please contact the training section via e-mail <[log in to unmask]> or telephone 01235 822250 as soon as possible. Delegates planning to attend will have to fund their own travel and accommodation. Fees (in pounds sterling) for the course are:- For staff from Primary connected sites 200.00 plus VAT (Total 235.00) For staff from Sponsored or other sites 400.00 plus VAT (Total 470) For staff from FE Colleges sponsored by the HEFCE Networking Initiative - please contact your local Support Centre (either ULCC or Sunderland) Provisional bookings can be taken by e-mail or telephone and these will be confirmed on receipt of a purchase order and completed booking form. Booking forms are available on our web site at the above address. Invoices will be issued following the course. If for some reason a delegate cannot attend the course, they will incur a 50% charge if UKERNA is notified before 1st April 1999. Any cancellations received after this date will be charged the full course fee. Bed and Breakfast Accommodation at the University of Glamorgan is available to delegates at a rate of pounds 30.00 per night. Anyone wishing accommodation should indicate that firmly on the booking form. UKERNA and the University of Glamorgan will accept no responsibility for accidents to delegates whilst on its property or for damage to, or loss of their personal property, in the absence of negligence. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WebMaster Course The course is aimed at those running, supporting, and managing World Wide Web sites. In line with the course's aim of addressing those responsible for web sites attention is paid more to the who and why of running a web site rather than just the how. There are sections on policy and style as well as authoring, security and the legal implications. For the technophiles there are sections on the more recent additions to web technology including Java, Frames and VRML. Please note that the following is an indication of the course contents. This course in the process of development and will change to keep up with advances in the technology. Introduction Introduction to the course, contents, and speakers. Site Design An examination of design principles and an extrapolation of those principles into web technology. Networking for WebMasters An overview of the World Wide Web, looking at the networking component and how it impacts on web functionality. Web Strategy A look at what others are getting from web and what can be achieved. Formulation of policy, strategy and mission. Information Base Contents Content selection and control, who does what. Maintenance and retirement of documents. Information Base Structure What structure should your information base have, what structures are possible, reasons for different structures. Document Design Graphics vs text, how much graphic and its implications. Design of documents from the graphic viewpoint. Writing style and style guidelines, should we have them and how should they be promoted and enforced. Pictures A look at the most significant element of web pages bandwidth requirements, and how some of the effects might be mitigated. Legal Issues A review of some of the legal implications of running a web server and how they can be implemented. Security Issues How to make your server secure. Server setup, proxies, intranets and Firewalls. Operations How to keep your site up to date and accurate, an examination of some tools assisting with maintaining sites and evaluating the impact of sites. Java An overview of Java and its capablities. How Java can be applied to web and some implications of that application. VRML An introduction to Virtual Reality Modelling Language including 3D graphics, animation and interaction. Introduction to Frames An exploration of the capabilities of HTML Frames. Review Review of the course, where to get more information and help. John MacCulloch Copyright © The JNT Association. All rights reserved. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%