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where you can access resources developed for middle school and high school technology, computer science and math teachers. Just released: A tutorial and Curriculum unit for teaching and learning Expression Web – the latest Web development software.

Innovative Web Design Pilot

Innovative teachers from across the US are using the new Introduction to Web Design Using Microsoft Expression Studio semester curriculum in a pilot. Learn how to participate and check out the Web Design curriculm today! Find out more

Access to innovative, interactive, educational software

MSDN AA for High School Features Expression Web Software
A Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance High School membership is an exciting, affordable way to provide teachers and students with Visual Studio 2008 and Expression Web—the software IT professionals use. MSDN AA offers an annual membership for high schools that makes Microsoft software available in labs, classrooms and on students’ PCs. More>

Popfly Online Mashup Tool
Popfly.com was designed for non-professional developers to create data mashups and fun computer games using a simple drag and drop interface. It's all online and works though your Web browser. More>

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Learn Expression Web & Design

Basic Expression Web Tutorial
Quick Start Tutorial: Beaches Around the World
Create a cool Web site about the trip of your dreams to beautiful beaches around the world with this quick and easy Expression Web tutorial. More

Expression Design Tutorial
Creating Images with Expression Design
Create a great looking header image for the Beaches Around the World that can be used in the Quick Start Tutorial above. More

Advanced Expression Web Tutorial
Add to the Beaches Around the World Web site you made in the basic tutorial by learning how to use more advanced features in Expression Web. More>

Re-designed Kid’s Corner Teaching Resources
The Kid’s Corner in the Microsoft Beginner Developer Learning Center has been re-designed. It now includes educational videos that teach computer science concepts through student role-playing. More>

Offering you the best in classroom tools

Standards-based Web Design Curriculum Available!
The complete, standards-based, semester course on Web Design, Introduction to Web Design Using Microsoft Expression Studio, is now available! This extensive collection of creative teaching materials thoroughly spans Web Design skills and promotes meaningful, real-world learning experiences. More>

Expression Web Teaching Resources

Your Leaning Guide to Expression Web: Curriuclum Unit & Tutorial: E-cessories
10-15 Class Hours
A complete teacing and learning curriculum unit with lesson plans, student projects and assessment tools. Create ASPX pages with layers, Master Pages, CSS, and interactive buttons. The topic, e-cessories (electronic devices), invites students to answer an essential question, "What e-cessory has had the greatest impact upon you, your family, friends, or community?" More

Expression Web Tutorial: California Water Animals
4-6 Class Hours
This tutorial takes students through the process of creating ASPX pages with layers, Master Pages, CSS, interactive buttons, and a calendar. It provides an introductory explanation of the Web concepts included: the project included in this tutorial can be expanded with additonal research. More>