Some brief instructions on how to create and link your work to the AAHT web site. It's fairly simple and somewhat technical at the same time. Ask Mr. Bernier for assistance if you have questions.

1. You should have some knowledge of HTML coding (the language which web pages are made up of) so that you can add your work into a page and then load it to the web, then have this site link to it. It's not difficult or too complex, but it takes some interest to get proficient at it. If you don't have any HTML experience, try to locate a colleague or teacher that does, or use any number of sites on the web to learn it. The simple premise is that web pages are made with an architecture of tables, much like you see in any book. The content of a page is placed within these tables, and that gives the page its structure and layout. A good site to begin with is Webmonkey. It has a great beginner through advanced instruction area that is well done and has a sense of humor, too. But, there are dozens out there and any Google search will bring you more. There are also a number of fine programs to help you: Dreamweaver is excellent, FrontPage is getting better, Homesite is okay, and you can do it by hand using Notepad or any similar text editor on your computer.

2. There is an AAHT template page here. The idea is to open it, copy ALL the source code HTML (use the 'View Source' pull down menu), paste it into your program or editor and save it as a .html file on your computer. You don't need any AAHT site images - they are coded in to load up on the web. You will need any images you wish to use as digital .jpeg or .gif files. You'll see a place in the template to put your content (text and images) into.

3. We will not give space on the AAHT server without prior arrangement with Dr. Weintraub. Once permission is approved, we will either give you direct access to the AAHT web site or you can compose pages on your own and e-mail them. An FTP program is what you need to transfer your files to the web, be it the AAHT web site, the MVRHS server (Mr. Bernier's domain), or your own - such as the personal area on Vineyard.net or Comcast.net. We suggest you download and install FileZilla - it works very well and is free. Once you have your site ready and tested, send your project title, names, etc. with a link to it to the AAHT Webmaster. We will then add a link to it on our Student Work page.

Sound difficult? Well, it is a bit - especially with this brief explanation, but go with it and sooner or later you'll get it. Still have questions? Problems? Send an E-mail to the AAHT webmaster.

4. Two last pieces of advice:
    a - SPELL CHECK YOUR WORK! This is a good policy for any work, web site, E-mail or whatever you do. Many smart people look silly when they don't follow through with this detail, and misspells remove a sense of legitimacy from any scholarly or professional work.

    b - RESPECT your ability, your teammates, your classmates, and the Heritage Trail. Have Fun!