HTML Virtual Classroom [Paperback]

Robert C. Fuller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Virtual Classroom | Publication Date: January 3, 2002

This title teaches all the HTML basics, plus in-depth coverage foer advanced users. A CD-ROM features multimedia tutorials to support the book's material.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The title of HTML & Web Design is somewhat misleading, as the bulk of the book focuses more on advanced technologies such as Java, PHP, ASP, and XHTML. Although the first three chapters do cover HTML basics, tables, and forms, beginning designers will be better served by Virtual Classroom, owing to its clear, in-depth coverage of HTML. The video lessons on the CD-ROM are a fantastic addition, building on concepts introduced in the text and providing an alternative learning method for auditory learners. Recommended for all libraries; larger libraries might consider HTML & Web Design as well.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

Text and multimedia combine to create the ultimate learning experience!

Learn from instructor-led CD-ROM tutorials at your own pace!

HTML Virtual Classroom is a revolutionary new way to learn. We've combined a clear, step-by-step book approach with easy-to-understand multimedia tutorials. Pop in the CD-ROM and follow along as the author explains and demonstrates the techniques discussed in the text. Work at your own speed and replay the tutorials as often as needed to reinforce the book's lessons.

Free Video Training on CD-ROM:

• The included CD features instructor-led, step-by-step coverage of everything you'll need to use HTML like a pro
• Speaking to you on streaming video, the author provides full explanations of the amazing Web page editing tools at your fingertips with HTML
• Hands-on demonstrations of HTML techniques thoroughly illustrated in the book's pages are explained while you watch

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Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (January 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072192569
• ISBN-13: 978-0072192568
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,281,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Believe it or not - an entertaining way to learn HTML, February 9, 2002

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David Karlins (Oakland, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTML Virtual Classroom (Paperback)

I'm an anti-coder myself, but you can only go so far with Dreamweaver etc before you need a more systematic understanding of the generated tags and how they work. Besides, understanding the underlying HTML provides insight into those frustrating events when the page you design with your WYSIWYG design tool doesn't look right in a Browser.

I keep the Peachpit HTML book on my shelf as a reference, but for a step-by-step presentation of HTML, this is the best book I've seen. The videos are especially creative - Robert Fuller's videos have a refreshing, inconoclastic tone and approach that keeps you entertained as you digest HTML syntax.

I've used videos from the book's CD in my live Web design class, and found them a great way to supplement classroom content.

Don't want to learn HTML from a book? Then this is your "book" + CD/video.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robert Fuller Delivers Superb HTML Instruction!, June 8, 2002

By 

Jim Moran - See all my reviews

This review is from: HTML Virtual Classroom (Paperback)

Plenty of good books have been written to help people "code their own" HTML (HyperText Markup Language) Web pages. HTML Virtual Classroom by Robert Fuller impresses me as being one of the easiest HTML books to learn from, that I've seen, in a long time.

The author surveys the functionality and use of the more common HTML tags - including line and paragraph breaks, text attributes, image attributes, text and image alignments, background coloring, fonts, forms, frames, tables, layers, cascading style sheets, and hyperlinking. He also devotes quality time to help his readers fully develop their Websites - not just teaching them "the coding" part. He provides detailed instruction for smartly working with text, images, colors, Web browsers, story boarding, testing, and uploading created Web pages. For instance, readers are encouraged to sketch out their Website design ideas - on computers, graph paper, index cards, or napkins. Cute, clever, and outstanding advice!

The book is accompanied by a multimedia CD containing a number of video lessons in both the Windows and QuickTime file formats. They are definitely designed for enhancing the learning process. Lesson content is delivered at a comfortable pace and is clearly presented. As author Robert Fuller can be seen speaking to his students the instructional content of his book comes to life on the screen. Readers can freely move back and forth between the book and the video presentations to learn at their individual paces. Furthermore, the video lessons can be played back and backed up as often as necessary to drive the instruction content home. Depending upon individual computer system specifications, some readers may prefer to copy the lesson files to their computer hard drives for smoother and more convenient viewing!

HTML still continues to serve as the foundation of Website design. Although other markup languages have arrived on the scene that offer their own advantages, there is still great demand for HTML programming skills for creating business Websites. Robert Fuller delivers superb instruction. This book is highly recommended for classroom, workshop, small business, and organizational use. I can't wait to get my hands on his Dreamweaver book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book & I liked the video too!, October 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: HTML Virtual Classroom (Paperback)

A good quick way to learn HTML. We are using it to train web developers in a professional corporate environment. I like the video. Yes, it is not from script, but neither is a class you attend in person. The print, fonts, and colors used in the book make it a joy to read the book. You can get through this book in two days cover to cover and have a good basic understanding of HTML.