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Fees
If you would like to attend both KU courses, refer to the following payment structure. Note: EEI requires that we have a minimum of 14 seats filled in both sessions.
Introduction to XML
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. KU course
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own
EEI Communications
8403 Colesville Road
Suite 320
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-495-9800
Introduction to Javascript™
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. KU course
EEI Communications
8403 Colesville Road
Suite 320
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-495-9800
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Course Description: Introduction to XML
This KU course introduces Extensible Markup Language (XML). XML enables the Web designer to create information that is evolvable: Write it once and use it many times. This hands-on class is for those with no programming background who want to learn more about XML.
- XML structure and syntax
- Creating well-formed XML documents
- Creating document type definitions (DTDs) and schemas
- Creating valid XML documents
- Defining and using entities
Course Description: Introduction to Javascript™
This hands-on KU course is for those who have no programming background, but would like to learn to create and apply Javascript™ to their websites. Topics include:
- What is Javascript™?
- Javascript™ vs. Java: What's the difference?
- Creating Javascript™ that add interactivity to the page: interactive forms, dynamic menus, image rollovers, and more
About the Instructor

Mary Gillen is a writer, Web developer and technical trainer who has owned her own business since 1981. She has over 20 years of experience in freelance commercial copywriting, graphics design, and creative marketing concepts. Mary has been an active Web developer and marketer since 1995. She is the co-developer of Idea Site for Business, a site dedicated to providing useful ideas for creative business people. The site was mentioned in Microsoft Corporation's TV series "America At Work: A Roadmap To The Internet", and has been highlighted in such publications as The LA Times, PC Novice Magazine, and many others.
Mary has developed websites for such organizations as The World Bank, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Cancer Research Foundation of America, Allergy Supply Company and many others. She also teaches Web development courses that include HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CGI Scripting, XML, NetObjects Fusion, Cold Fusion and e-commerce. She has a B.A. in English from the University of Massachusetts at North Dartmouth and is a candidate for a MFA degree in Creative Writing from George Mason University. URL: About Mary Gillen – <accessible-website-services>
Food
Light pastries, juice, and coffee will be served in the morning. Lunch, at one of many nearby affordable restaurants, will be on your own.
Registration
Because there are a limited number of spaces for this course, we require all attendees to register and pay in advance.
To make a reservation, complete the online reservation form.
Registration deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, 29 April 2005. Payments by check or PayPal must be received by this date. Entrance is not guaranteed until we receive your advance payment.
We cannot offer free admission to this event.
Please take note of the following information.
- Entrance is not guaranteed until receipt of advance payment.
- Registration will be closed at occupancy limit (17 seats are available). When capacity is reached, a notification will be provided at the top of this page. We will start a waiting list at that time and you will be notified whether or not there is space available for you in the class.
- We do not provide refunds for late arrivals.
- We reserve the right to bill those who register for a program, do not pre-pay, and do not attend the program.
- You will receive a full refund if you cancel before 28 April 2005.
Payment
You may pay by sending a check through the U.S. Mail or by making a secure online payment through our PayPal page using your credit card, debit card, bank account, or by paying money from a funded PayPal account. (Using PayPal allows you to make purchases without revealing your credit card number or financial information to us.)
If you have already registered and would like to submit a payment by check or through our PayPal page, see the reservation page for more detailed information about making a payment.
Cancellations
EEI requires 8 days of notice before canceling either of the above KU classes.
Cancellation deadline: 5 p.m., Thursday, 28 April 2005. A full refund will be returned to you if you cancel by the deadline.
To cancel a registration, contact the Events Committee Manager as soon as possible. No shows who do not notify us that they need to cancel will be billed.
Directions
8403 Colesville Road
Suite 320
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-495-9800
Map and directions to EEI Communications in Silver Spring, MD.