IT 111 Podcast March 15, 2006

This is the final podcast for IT 111. It has some reminders, a request to complete a short survey found in the WebCT quiz section, and information on a really interesting book on web design I've been reading.

Here's a link to the Week 11 Podcast. 3:40 minutes

Here's a link to the transcript.

I highly recommend reading Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug.

IT 111 Podcast March 8, 2006

This week's podcast has some announcements, an update on the final project, and an introduction to an amazing new search engine I've recently discovered.

Here's a link to the Week 10 Podcast. 3:54 minutes.

Here's a link to the transcript.

Check out Podzinger to search through podcasts for specific information. It is really amazing!

IT 111 Podcast March 1, 2006

This week's podcast has some announcements, course updates, and information on Jean's new technology toys - make that tools.

Here's a link to the Week 9 Podcast. 4:40 minutes

Here's a link to the transcript.

Remember, on Friday, March 3rd, from 5pm - 7pm you won't have access to the course web site, WebCT or your compass web account.

IT 111 Podcast February 22, 2006

This week's podcast has some course announcements and updates.

Here's a link to the Week 8 Podcast. 3:49 minutes

Here's a link to the transcript.

Remember, the course web site, WebCT, and all NSCC web servers will be unavailable on Friday, February 24 from 5 - 7pm.

IT 111 Podcast February 15, 2006

This podcast has some announcements as well as information about the Final Project. The due date for submitting Assignment 6 has been extended by one day and is now due on Wednesday, February 22. If you haven't given me your final project topic yet, please do so by the end of the week (February 17).

I read an article about how the Internet is changing the way people follow the Olympics. I've included the link in case you want to read the whole article.

Here's a link to the Week 7 Podcast. 3:31 minutes.

Here's a link to the transcript.

IT 111 Podcast February 8, 2006

This podcast has information about the test and the next few assignments. Good news! My mom is out of the hospital and staying with my sister until she gets stronger and can go home. I am still trying to get caught up with my grading.

Here's a link to the Week 6 Podcast.

Here's a link to the transcript.

See you tomorrow for the test.

IT 111 Podcast February 2, 2006

This podcast is short and sweet. As I said in an email message today, I've spent the last 6 hours in the Emergency Room with my mom who was admitted to the hospital. I still wanted to get a podcast created today, though. Short and sweet seemed good enough for today.

The next assignment is Discussion #2 and it allows you to apply the design concepts from Chapter 7 to one of two web sites. I am also encouraging you to use the study guide for the first test. It will help you! Please use it!

Finally, it might take me a bit longer than usual to grade your assignments till my mom is better. Thanks in advance for your patience.

Here's a link to the Week 5 Podcast.

Here's a link to the transcript.

IT 111 Podcast Jan 25, 2006

This podcast discusses Chapter 4 and Assignment 4 and also talks about the first test that will take place on Thursday, February 9 in room IB 3406. I'll be putting a study guide online next week to help you focus your studying.

Here's a link to the Week 4 Podcast.

Here's a link to the transcript of the podcast.

IT 111 Podcast Jan 18, 2006

This podcast offers a few more course tips, a brief overview of Assignment 3, and a mention of an article from the Seattle PI on "screen sucking."

Here's a link to the Week 3 Podcast.

Here's a link to the transcript.

IT 111 Podcast Jan 11, 2006

It looks like my podcast postings will happen on Wednesdays unless something come up. This week's podcast has a few course updates and a quick overview of the assignments that will be due next week. I'll continue providing a transcript in case you would rather read than listen.

Still hoping that more of you will try Gizmo Project and call me on my computer. The instructions are in the course ePacket.

Finally, check out the tutorials before you tackle the assignment. They should help you a lot.

Here's a link to the Week 2 Podcast.

Here's a link to the Week 2 Podcast transcript.

IT 111 Podcast Jan 4, 2006

Since I want to use podcasts in this class, I thought it would be good to create one for the orientation in order to demonstrate it. I don't know how many people have heard of or used podcasts before.

In the first podcast, I gave an update on the textbook and the course ePacket, discussed the assignments that were going to be due the first week, and welcomed everyone. It was about 3 and a half minutes long.

Here's a link to the first IT 111 Podcast.

And here's a link to the podcast transcript.

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