This was totally awesome!  I have to admit, when I received this DVD I did not tear it open in excitement and anticipation.  In fact, I did not even open it at all.  My husband and 8-year-old son did, however, and went to work at it.   They both said they highly enjoyed it and found it very informative.  Well, that still did not compel me to start pumping out web pages. When I did  buckle down (with a bag of Chips and an ice cold Cherry 7-Up) I felt like I was back in grade school again!  Remember when computer classes consisted of typing in codes (what was that, Word Perfect or something?)?  Well, dinosaur stories aside, this DVD took me back to the early computer days, only way better, because this is HTML and makes real web pages!

The Web Design for Kids DVD is fantastic for your young techical learners (like my 8-year-old).  However, I believe I enjoyed this DVD more than anyone.  I have tinkered around with making my own web site but never understood HTML (and frankly did not think my pea brain could ever wrap itself around it anyway).  This presentation was clear, concise and easy to understand, even for dinosaurs like myself.  So what’s the bottom line?  This DVD sells for $40, but with a summer promotion currently sells for $19.99 (plus $3.99 shipping and handling).  The production was tastefully done with a professional man presenting and two child assistants.  I thought he did great explaining things on a child level (although I suspect my kids will catch on to this faster than me).  You will be taught how to place a header on your site, how to make text move across the page, put color into your background and in your text, change the font on your page, and did an amazing job explaining saving files on your computer.  I think this would make a fantastic series, hopefully with additional DVD’s to come for learners who want to continue on a deeper level.

What I Like:

• Clear, easy to follow instruction that is entertaining for young and old alike
• The DVD is set up so that you actually make your own website as you go along with the video.  Very rewarding to see your site take shape as you go.  Some great features, too!
• Some good, corny jokes thrown in to boot

What I Don’t Like:

• It was very frustrating to realize how much I don’t follow directions well.  I had to stop the video half a dozen times and go back to see what I messed up.  This is a video I need to watch over and over for all the info to really sink in.  But maybe that is just me…

Would I Recommend This Purchase?

Yes, if you have an interest in HTML or building your own website OR if you have younguns with interest in this area OR if you are just curious!

No, if you hate computers and anything slightly technical or creative.