Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.1 | Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities. |
| 1.2 | Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods. |
| 1.3 | Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations. |
| 1.4 | Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity. |
| 1.5 | Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills. |
| 1.6 | Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language. |
| 2.1 | Explore the historical significance and progression of web design/development languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, HTML5, and JavaScript) |
| 2.2 | Distinguish between CSS and HTML. |
| 2.3 | Demonstrate knowledge of HTML5 elements. |
| 2.4 | Build a website using <div> tags rather than tables. |
| 2.5 | Evaluate various HTML and CSS frameworks (e.g., HTML5 boilerplate, Bootstrap, Foundation or others). |
| 2.6 | Analyze pros and cons of using a HTML and CSS frameworks. |
| 2.7 | Demonstrate the difference between a class versus ID. |
| 2.8 | Apply selector, property, and value using HTML5. |
| 2.9 | Investigate the pros and cons of using inline styles. |
| 2.10 | Compare the pros and cons of pixels versus em. |
| 2.11 | Differentiate between margin and padding. |
| 2.12 | Apply appropriate positioning to items on a web page. |
| 2.13 | Evaluate compatibility issues for browsers/browser versions and demonstrate ways to overcome those issues. |
| 3.1 | Understand scripting in JavaScript and how it applies to web page development. |
| 3.2 | Demonstrate how JavaScript can enhance a project. |
| 3.3 | Compare the pros and cons of using various JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery, Prototype, MooTools). |
| 3.4 | Distinguish between variables and functions in writing JavaScript. |
| 3.5 | Explore different causes of JavaScript security, including Cross site scripting (XSS) and the problems with using eval( ). |
| 3.6 | Create code from design mockup. |
| 4.1 | Generate HTML that incorporates major formatting tags as well as mixed media assets. |
| 4.2 | Utilize CSS to achieve different visual looks for a webpage without modifying the underlying HTML. |
| 4.3 | Build a styled HTML page implementing a form that incorporates JavaScript checking and interacts with the data provided. |
| 4.4 | Implement a third party JavaScript tool and explain how it works and what it does. |
| 4.5 | Write code that is compatible across a given set of web browsers and versions (most notably Internet Explorer (IE), Chrome, Firefox, and Safari). |
| 4.6 | Demonstrate ability to apply security principles to HTML and JavaScript. |
| 4.7 | Evaluate the selection and use of software libraries in building client facing portions of the webpage (e.g., HTML5 Boilerplate, Bootstrap, Foundation, jQuery, Angular). |
| 5.1 | Explain the role of the web server in the development stack. |
| 5.2 | Explain the role of the database in the development stack. |
| 5.3 | Explain the role of the server side language in the development stack. |
| 5.4 | Debate the appropriate web stack for a given problem set. |
| 5.5 | Demonstrate security mitigation techniques that can be addressed at each level of the development stack. |
| 6.1 | Explore the history of common server side languages (e.g., Ruby On Rails, PHP or others). |
| 6.2 | Explain the differences in server side languages in terms of syntax and function. |
| 6.3 | Debate the merits and use of software design patterns as it relates to a dynamic web site. |
| 6.4 | Build a server script demonstrating language control structures and mathematical computations. |
| 6.5 | Build a script demonstrating data storage using cookies, sessions, a database, and file storage. |
| 6.6 | Write code to perform a file upload and validate the uploaded file against given business rules. |
| 6.7 | Incorporate a third party library into a script and explain what it does and how it works. |
| 6.8 | Explain how a third party library was chosen if multiple libraries with the same purpose are available. |
| 6.9 | Install and configure a Content Management Systems (CMS). |
| 6.10 | Demonstrate ability to apply security principles to Server Side Code as it relates to data storage and display. |
| 6.11 | Explain at least one website attack vector and how to mitigate the risk of that attack. |
| 7.1 | Apply responsive design and development. |
| 7.2 | Understand search engine crawlers, such as Google, Bing, Yahoo!, and Baidu, in regards to crawling, indexing and ranking of webpages. |
| 7.3 | Master and apply effective use of meta-tags in HTML head of each webpage of a site (title tag, description tag, and keywords tag) and the URL file name. |
| 7.4 | Understand image optimization of .jpeg, .gif and .png (compressing, <img> html tag). |
| 7.5 | Plan and employ an internal link strategy of a site. |
| 7.6 | Research search engine algorithms, how frequently they are updated, and how they impact a site’s ranking. |
| 7.7 | Comprehend and apply best practice techniques for keywords and keywords research. |
| 7.8 | Apply semantic markup to every page of a site (effectively using H1, H2, H3, paragraph, and list tags). |
| 7.9 | Demonstrate how semantic markup impacts a site’s architecture, web coding, usability and display flexibility. |
| 7.10 | Examine basic SEO tools such as Google Search Console (formerly Google Webmaster Tools) Bing Webmaster Tools, and Google Analytics. |
| 8.1 | Explain the different steps of SDLC (Plan, Analyze, Design, Develop, and Implement Maintain). |
| 8.2 | Research and describe the different types of collaboration platforms used in web development (e.g., GITHub, Apache Subversion (SVN) or others). |
| 9.1 | Explain what encryption (https) is and under what circumstances it would be appropriate to implement on a website. |
| 9.2 | Research and explain a specialized web compliance practice based on a governmental or industry guideline - Payment Card Industry (PCI), Section 508, American Disability Act (ADA), etc. |
| 9.3 | Explain how security could differ between an application on the internet vs. an intranet. |
| 9.4 | Determine the fault involved in a data breach and research types of protections pertinent for a particular website. |
| 9.5 | Explore principles of e-commerce as they apply to web development, mobile devices, banking, and government regulations. |
| 10.1 | Explain the goals, mission, and objectives of the career-technical student organization (CTSO). |
| 10.2 | Explore the impact and opportunities a student organization can develop to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. |
| 10.3 | Explore the local, state, and national opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization including but not limited to conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other CTSO activities. |
| 10.4 | Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development. |
| 10.5 | Explore the competitive events related to the content of this course and the required competencies, skills, and knowledge for each related event for individual, team, and chapter competitions. |
