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Build Your Website I:
Intro to [X]HTML/CSS
Instructor: Deb Hoffmann
Course Description

Chris:
"The lessons were very well presented in a logical fashion so that picking up the new concepts was made easy. There is also a substantial amount of content covered so that by the end of 6 weeks the student is able to design a basic website. Deborah is very supportive and answers all questions thoroughly and even gives extra tips and ideas during her answers."

Kimberly Valade:
"I really liked the instructor, Deb. She made the class interesting with her knowledge and sense of humor. I also like that you have a message board where we can read each others questions and see all the websites that are created. Great!"

Mali Griffen:
"Deb Hoffmann gave very detailed instructions which is great for beginners like myself. I also liked being able to see the work of other students because it made me see that I was on the right track."

Jeanette:
"I liked the fact that Deb gave such detailed critiques on each assignment and that we were required to read all of them."

John Billot:
"The material was well laid out and easy to understand and coupled with Deb our excellent tutor made the whole experience very enjoyable and "fun"."

Tony:
[Liked best:] "The excellent and long responses to questions and assignments."

Brenda:
"It seemed to be paced well, with each lesson building on the last. It was challenging, but doable. The instructor was very knowledgeable, helpful and accessible."

Peter Rawles:
"I have thoroughly enjoyed it and think it is an excellent introduction to XHTML and CSS. It is well paced, well led by Deb and I hope will spur me on to greater things. Many thanks."

Paula:
[Liked best:] "Very, very informative. The instructor was very knowledgeable, funny, kind and most importantly encouraging. Many times I wanted to give up but she kept encouraging me to go on. Really appreciated that. Thanks so much, Deb, really enjoyed your class."

Rebecca:
"I thought Deb was incredibly thorough and helpful. She made this experience so much easier than I ever could have expected!"

Darrell:
[Liked best:] "The way the instructor presented the material and the accessibility to the instructor through the message board."

Terri Asher:
[Liked best:] "The individual attention. Amazing! It was all done in very logical order! I felt I was getting up to date information. I felt Deb was absolutely knowledgeable and confident about the subject. All issues were addressed."

Jeanette:
"There was a lot of material but it was presented in such a way that it was easy to understand and do."

Constance:
"The instructor for this class, Deb, really went above and beyond what was required of her. She answered every single message quickly and very thoroughly. Her methods of teaching and explaining are easy to understand, and she does so with humor, which makes the class that much more enjoyable. I loved Build Your Website 1, and my experience here -- it really made me want to take more classes!"

Becky:
[Liked best:] "The feeling that LVS is really a family. I experienced this very vividly when I wanted to give up and my classmates and Instructor really put effort into letting me know how important I was and how much they believed in me. It was awesome!

"Another thing that surprised me this session was how much more everything made sense to me. I finally get it!! And that feels really awesome!"

Maureen:
[Liked best:] "The instructor - I was REALLY challenged by the lessons, but have certainly learned a lot!"

Virginia Benga:
"I like the assignment where I can apply what I have learned from each lesson. I like the prompt review and comments from the teacher. She seemed very knowledgeable of the stuff she teaches."

Darcie:
"Deb's lesson materials were excellent. She always gave thoughtful critiques and was very thorough in answering any questions I had. This was a great start to the series and left me eager to continue on."

Eva Mims:
[Liked best:] "The instructor: Ms. Deb!!!! I wouldn't make it if it wasn't for her constant patients and encouragement. The class had a very good flow."

Teresa Winchester:
[Liked best:] "How the instructor was thorough and always found something positive. She made sure you understood what was being done.

"Keep up the good work and I will definitely be referring other people to LVS and I will be taking more classes."

Carmie Ciampa:
[Liked best:] "The attentiveness of our instructor, Deborah Dee Hoffmann in the Forum. Her timely and comprehensive critiques of all the student's work was a valuable extension of the lessons and gave further insight into the course material."

Janet:
"The lesson plans were written in very organized, easy-to-follow and understand manner. The instructor gave detailed reviews and explanations on all questions posted to the forum in an amazingly FAST timeframe!"

Denise Willson:
"I didn't take the class with the intentions of coding a web site from scratch. I plan to use Dreamweaver and have taken the intro class, I just thought it would be nice to start from the beginning and work through everything. It certainly met my needs! [I liked] the interaction between everyone. The instructor was very thorough and helpful."

Beth:
[Liked best:] "Deb! She was an amazing instructor. Her evaluations of each assignment were incredibly detailed and thorough. Her attention to detail was amazing. I appreciated her ability to take each student at whatever level they were and write her evaluations accordingly. Her sense of humor was also a highlight of the course.

"I highly recommend this class to beginners and anyone else who really wants to get a solid beginning in coding. I learned so much in six weeks."

Andrea:
"The lessons were so well organized making it so easy to go along and try the new concepts as you went. Everything was clear and explained and if you had any problems Deb was quick to get back to you with responses to questions and comments."

Steve:
[Liked best:] "I best liked the instructor and her style. Deb is a 'born' teacher with an ability to motivate and bring the best out of people while she is not compromising basic teaching principles and common sense. She also responds to EVERY [board posts]. This is close to my heart because so many instances I noticed that people do not answer [communications], at times important ones (or should I say have closure?).

"I also liked the topic and the fact that I learned a great deal. This was a great experience for me."

Pamela Bedient:
"Deb is an excellent instructor who requires attention to detail and coding that is up to current standards. I appreciate her information about web design for those who have handicaps and would like more information on this subject. She provided several helpful links. I really appreciate the fact that LVS and Deb allow these lessons to be done on my schedule instead of the LVS schedule."

Tammy:
[Liked best:] "The way the material was presented and the instructor - [she] answered all questions."

Isaac:
"I liked how the teacher made complicated concepts simplistic."

Brian:
"The instructor [is] very helpful and the lessons are easy to understand."

Lonelle:
"...superb job on the part of Deb! I hope she can teach me again.

"This online school has a deceptively, modest appearance; as everything from registering, to each and every interaction with my instructor, along with this survey is one of the most professional and personable I have ever encountered in the digital world. You will find me raving about this online school for some time!

"Thank you all!"

Sara:
"The lessons were explained very clearly and were easy to follow with great examples. If I ever had a question, it was usually covered in the material. Yet, Deb was always so patiently willing to help us with any concerns. Deb was very thorough. She was great at answering questions by pointing us in the correct direction so we could figure things out and learn from that experience. I also appreciated her concern for making sure our web sites met web standards. Thanks!"

Boris:
"Wonderful class, excellent organization, perfect teacher!!!"

Richard Forgie:
"I was impressed with how quickly I was able to actually create something that looked liked a real web page! The level of detail in the lesson plans seemed just about right.

"I was also very impressed with the attentiveness and the amount of help from the instructor. She provided very detailed assistance and feedback to the students.

"I appreciated that all of the lessons after #1 were made available to the students who wanted to work ahead of the course schedule."

Carla:
"I was thrilled that it was a real intensive and hardcore class and Deb does not cut any slack, I was not expecting it. I worked [hard] and learned a lot! I have already recommended [the class] to at least 5 people!"

Debbie:
"The instructions were very well written and extremely easy to follow.

"The feedback for the lesson reviews was very prompt which kept the momentum and enthusiasm going. Feedback was concise and constructive. Deborah's quirky sense of humour made this a very enjoyable experience.

"A great set of lessons and a great class.

"I most certainly will be registering for further courses with LVS."

Alice Lance:
"I loved the fact that Deb opened up access to all the lessons after the first week. That allowed me to get ahead if I finished a lesson early. Then I had extra time if I was having problems with another lesson."

Floyd Smith:
"The instructor is phenomenal - she had a way of encouraging you to learn and improve no matter the size of the problems. She sees the same issues over and over again, but she is never short with her responses - she has the patience of a saint! She truly loves what she does!"

Christine:
"Course work was well written and easy to understand. The teacher evaluated work promptly and returned instructions on corrections and/or alternatives to our work."

Repalma Williams:
"The layout of the lessons were easy to follow and the accessibility of the instructor. I had no idea the potential problems associated with choosing the wrong colors or using animated objects and the ill-effects they can cause, so thank you Ms. Deb for pointing this out. Ms. Deb is a great and encouraging instructor. You are blessed to have her!"

Ellen:
"The class way exceeded my expectations. I expected to learn what we learned in the first lesson. We went way beyond that, and I am amazed at all I learned. Deb's lessons are very clear and comprehensive. She was always available for help and encouragement. It was obvious that she cares deeply about the class and her students.

"I learned so much - much more than I thought I would. Deb is a wonderful, helpful, and very knowledgeable teacher who goes beyond just correcting errors, but gives explanations of why things are right or wrong and suggestions for other options for getting the same results."

Clair Palmer:
"I found that the lessons were very in depth and that I have learnt so much in such a short time. Also, that so much was covered and well explained that someone like me, with no coding experience was able to complete the course to a proficient standard."

Alan Coleman:
[Liked best:] "The reading material / notes. The instructor - DEB was FANTASTIC - thank you. She was enthusiastic and helpful. Liked the fact you got feedback within 24 hours."

Steven P. Hagen:
"I have learned more in 6 weeks at LVS than I could have ever imagined. I was provided with Fantastic, easy to follow instructions every step of the way. At 25.00 per course, affordable is an under-statement. I recommend this Online School of Learning to anyone and everyone interested in improving their skills from the comfort of their home."

Mindy:
"Deb was a great instructor. The lessons were clear, concise and packed with information. I feel completely ready to go on with Build 2!"

Danielle Oswald:
[Liked best:] "Deb - her methods of teaching ensured that all of her students knew the appropriate way to code a web site. Her critique of each lesson provided me with an opportunity to learn new methods of achieving a result that I was aiming for. Thanks again for all your patience and encouragement Deb."

Neil Nickel:
"Deborah Dee, the Instructor, was excellent the way she told you about mistakes and with her hints I was always able to figure. Thank You Deb"

Richard:
[Liked best:] "The Instructor and her presentation."

Diane:
"Things were well explained in the lesson, and if I still had a question, Deb was more than happy to explain in depth. Very challenging work for an old geezer like me, but I was very encouraged along the way."

Sally:
[Liked best:] "Extremely supportive teacher; very helpful review of assignments; excellent course material."

Bob:
[Liked best:] "The thoroughness of the lessons and the professionalism of the instructor."

Chuck:
[Liked best:] "The well written material that was very clear and concise. Easy to understand."

Joyce Kohl:
[Liked best:] "The way the instructor, Deb, laid out the lessons and the way she made me find my own mistakes - thus I learned. Deb taught efficiency and neatness in coding as well as correctness. I was especially pleased to learn the class included [and demanded] correct code so the visually impaired could enjoy browsing."

Diane:
"One thing I really liked is being able to see other students' work. Sometimes it helped to give a better understanding of what the lesson was teaching and sometimes it was inspiring to see what can be done with the techniques being taught."

Darryle Ross:
[Liked best:] "The same thing I liked the last 2 times I was in this class, Deborah Dee of course! She is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Not only does she know her stuff, she know how to present it in a way that even I could follow!!! She's a real 'keeper' in my book."

Greg:
[Liked best:] "Our instructor, Deborah. Her lessons were very well and logically designed; she was always quick to respond to questions, with detailed, helpful feedback. The course was truly a pleasure, and I feel I learned a great deal."

Lorraine:
[Liked best:] "The level of detail provided in each lesson is an invaluable resource for me going forward.

"Deborah is an excellent instructor. With so much to learn and so many students, she still manages to provide one-on-one instruction to every student."

Lynda:
[Liked best:] "The instructor Deb's patience. Well written material. Good explanations on reasons for revisiting assignments. I did recommend this class to a friend."

Barbara:
"Deb was very thorough and made the lessons easy to understand."

Laurie Mugan:
[Liked best:] "The teacher. She is patient and supportive without letting us get away with anything substandard. Because of my busy schedule, I had to take this class 3 times to actually finish it and that worked out very well for me. On to Build 2.

"I have taken on-line classes elsewhere and this was far and above the best."

Sarah Heal:
The lessons were well structured and clearly progressive. I especially liked the way that we had to keep using the things learnt in previous lessons as we went.

"The tutor was supportive but didn't let me off the hook. Thanks Deb - great course.

"Fantastic service. I can't believe the price...this represents excellent value for money. Keep up the good work!"

Diane:
[Liked best:] "I like being able to see the work of the other students. It helped to see how others interpreted concepts, thus broadening my understanding of the lessons. Also the fee for the class was beyond reasonable. I received a huge amount of materials, resources, and help from a very knowledgeable instructor for an extremely reasonable price."

Frances:
[Liked best:} "The care and attention Deb took checking our work and explaining things."

Jane Carter:
[Liked best:] "Our instructor, Deb, is just amazing! She brought me from a non-coder, to somebody who could actually hand code a site with no errors. I highly recommend this class!

"This is a superb class."

Kelly Kliman:
"Deb was very encouraging through the whole process. She pushed me to try to think things through on my own but she was there to guide me if I just couldn't quite get it. She has a great sense of humor. She made the class enjoyable."

Barb:
"Deb is an excellent instructor. Her lessons are very detailed and she is always available for questions and explanations.

"I would definitely recommend this class to anyone who wanted to learn how to construct a web site. I really liked the integrated approach of including xhtml and CSS together in the lessons. It was like getting two classes for one.

"It was hard work but I am amazed at how much I learned in six weeks and how much my pages grew in complexity and style with each lesson.

"The side benefits of the class were all the links to tools and information on concepts covered in the class that Deb pointed out to us. I used the EditPad Lite text editor and the Firefox Web Developer toolbar and thought they were excellent. I also used the Colorcombo web site and Colorzilla. They made selecting colors so much easier.

"All in all this class is a winner!"

Iryna:
[Liked best:] "Our instructor Deb was watching our works like a hawk. She'd respond to our HICKUPS or accomplishments IMMEDIATELY. Great communications! She passed her passion to web coding to us. Thanks a million."

Olivia:
[Liked best:] "The way it was set up, and the challenges of the lessons. Also, the helpfulness of the instructor, Deb."

Richard:
[Liked best:] "The ability to learn so much in such a short amount of time.

"Deborah Dee Hoffmann is a top notch instructor with such passion for teaching..."

Dolores:
Liked best: "Deb. She was an excellent tutor. Always there, never a put down, patience personified; lovely lady.

"...a well thought out and presented course."

David Gelb:
"Deb was a GREAT instructor. Her courses were entertaining and very easy to follow, and I took a lot of information away from them. I would definitely take a class with her again. She made my first experience with LVS a truly great one!"

George:
Liked best: "The well written lessons and the extremely competent and helpful instructor."

Cathy Savol:
Class expectations met: "No. It actually exceeded my expectations. I learned more than I ever dreamed about XHTML and CSS. Deb is a wonderful instructor!"

Liked best: "The best part about this class was the instructor, Deb! She hung with me but stayed tuff and "forced" me to actually learn the lesson content. I was tempted to throw in the towel, but I'm no quitter and neither is Deb.

"Deb didn't give up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself! Not only did I complete the course, I really "learned" the information Deb taught through this course.

"I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to design a web site...whether for fun or profit. The knowledge is invasluable!"

Patricia:
"What I really liked was the way the lessons were presented- very orderly with good structure. What I also liked was that Deb checked the board very often. If I had a problem I knew I would not have to wait very long for help.

"I also liked the fact that Deb caught every single mistake and made you do it over. Her attitude towards perfect completion of the assignments made me take the class much more seriously."

Mary Fears:
"I had no prior knowledge of HMTL or XHTML and I am amazed how much I learned in such a short time. I think the classes and the instructors at LVS are Fantastic. I am so glad that you offer the variety of classes, at a reasonable class fee and have the best Instructors.

"I was very pleased with the quality of the class."

Jan:
"I thoroughly enjoyed this class. The detailed lessons and the teacher's comprehensive feedback are OUTSTANDING! It's been a real pleasure being part of the class, meeting Deb and the other students and watching everyone progress during the last few weeks. I heartily recommend this class."

Tryfon Gavriel:
"Deb was a great instructor, very friendly, and very thorough. This was my 1st ever online course, and I enjoyed it greatly and benefited greatly."

Diane:
[Liked best:] "Detailed and excellently written material. Deb is an expert at teaching - giving fantastic feedback. Her methods ensure success. Thank you, Deb! I love your sense of humor."

Deborah:
"The lessons were very well thought out and paced. The teacher was extremely thorough and responsive when reviewing the assignments. Also, she had a wonderful sense of humor that made the class all the more enjoyable."

Emma:
"I liked the friendly way it was written. It never got boring. Debs is a fantastic tutor and was there to answer your questions whenever needed."

Kristofer Petruska:
"The instructor was great. I learned more than I expected, and it truly was a fun class.

" ...keep up the great work!"

Susan:
"I like how we could self-pace but I also appreciated the timely responses that Deb gave us. I felt that we got a much quicker response, and a well-informed, and in depth response.

"I would sign up for another class with Deb as well. I thought her lesson plans were well written and she always tried to explain the logic of things in them.

"She had lots of practice and follow through."

Bonnie:
"I am amazed by the amount of experience I have gained in just one course and look forward to the next phase of the Build series."

Rosalyn:
"What I liked best were that the lessons were easy to follow in spite of all the new information to learn."

Rebecca:
[Liked Best] "The depth of instruction. Deb posted detailed responses to student questions and problems, was always helpful and encouraging, and has a great sense of humor."

Kc Waddell:
[Liked best] "The teacher! Absolutely the best support I have ever had in a class. The lessons were fantastic. There was a wealth of information and it was presented extremely well. It was so organized and you just keep building on what you learn each week.

"Deb let us know exactly what her expectations were and made us live up to those demands and expectations. And at the same time she gave such great feedback to us as we went. Her answers to any question went way beyond the stock answer! She really explains."

"DON'T let students go back to using filler text. And DO make them continue to do a new page for each week. I found it amazing how many times I thought I knew something but in trying to do it again found I only kind of knew it. Repetition is the key to success! GREAT CLASS. AWESOME. WONDERFUL. CAN'T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS and yes, I know I am yelling but I am hoping Vikki will hear me!!"

Deanna:
"I have to say that I began this course with some apprehension having never taken an online class before. It was hard to imagine that one could get the same quality of instruction as would be available in a "traditional" classroom setting but I was blown away! LVS has not only met my expectations buy by far surpassed them. What did I like best? QUALITY, QUALITY, QUALITY! Deb was fantastic in her support. Her lesson plans were easy to follow and she was prompt to give easily understood answers when asked a question. She never made me feel uncomfortable about my level of knowledge and encouraged and praised me as the level increased. I highly recommend this course."

Richard:
[Liked Best] "How much I learned in such a short time."

Bob:
"A very enjoyable class. I learned far more than I expected thanks to the excellent support from Deb the instructor."

Janice Lufkin:
[Liked Best] "Well structured; felt like you were making progress from the beginning. Each lesson merged well with the previous ones. Prompt response by the instructor was much appreciated."

Joe Robinson:
[Liked Best] "The way it is set up and the amount of material that is covered in such a short time. And the instructor Deb Hoffman is just phenomenal! Very helpful and a good teacher."

Kristal Fadtke:
"I learned a tremendous amount in just a short six weeks. The instructor, Deb, is first-rate. The classroom board is a wonderful forum to learn more than what is presented in the prepared lessons."

Nada:
"The teacher (Deb) was very thorough and responsive. It is so nice to have that resource available. She has the patience of a saint!"

C.Y. Davis:
"I have taken several LVS classes and they have all been good, but this is the best one yet! Deb (the instructor) must live with her computer. She was punctual and patient, and explained in Detail EVERY question even the dumb ones and those she had answered before.

" She is a GREAT addition to the LVS staff."

Linda Borders:
"It's impossible to name one thing that I liked best about this class. The large amount of material covered was presented in an easy to understand and professionally written style. The instructor, Deb H, is the best! She was always available to help in any way she was needed. She gave such detailed feedback on your lesson that you knew she had thoroughly reviewed it. This class was more than worth the cost and I've recommended it to several people."

Janet MacGregor:
“Deb as the instructor - Terrific! She has an intuitive sense of her students and a mastery of coaching them where they are. One of the best instructors I've had in the multitudes of online classes I've taken.

Content flowed in a manner that connected the dots. Deb's personal observations and suggestions were very helpful. The additional resources are invaluable.

Great Class and Instructor!!!!!!!”

Roberta Dugan:
"That's hard to say cause I like SO much about it. I learned a LOT but I have to say that DEB was what I liked the most about the class. I was really frightened upon starting… she made me feel comfortable-and never EVER stupid. I had a rough time during the second week and she was so patient with me. If I had had a less kind and patient instructor, I might not have made it through this class! She not only helped me make it through-but I am very proud of what I accomplished. I found myself wanting to do my best job because of her!”

Karen:
“The material that was covered, and the instructor was so kind in answering everyone's questions… A very informative course… can't wait to start Build2!”

Jodi:
“Deb is amazingly helpful and always there to answer questions, even when the answers are pretty obvious.”

Alexandria King:
“The wonderfully written, step-by-step lessons. They were easy to follow and are a great resource to have for follow up.

The ever patient and encouraging Deb Hoffmann. She was very helpful, responded quickly to questions and kept me going even though there were times I was ready to give up. She made it fun and interesting too.”

Craig:
“Lots of detail presented in an easy-to-handle way. Was able to balance schedule with everyday life. Instructor was extremely helpful and quick to provide constructive feedback.”

Beth:
“First, Deb is a lovely person and a great instructor. Her lessons break down complex material into reasonable pieces and she is always encouraging, supportive and remarkably available online. Second, this is my first experience with online learning. I love the flexibility of it--doing assignments when I have time--and chatting with people from all over--Germany, France, etc. Very cool. And the price can't be beat!”

David Bryce:
“Deb had the ability to take something that could possibly be a bit dull for some people (I find coding fun myself) and making a fun thing. She had fun bits in the lessons and in her comments on our efforts. She was very good at encouraging students having problems, she made us all feel good about what we were doing, and her responses to our lesson postings were very quick.”

Tom Ferguson:
“How much interactive time we got with the teacher.”

Anne:
“I loved reading through the lessons and finding that Deb had answered or made a funny comment to just what I was thinking or pondering. Deb also provided excellent feed-back to all the students on the board and was SO helpful individually to me and the others.”

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