IT 111 Week 3 Podcast - Winter 2009

This is a screen snapshot of the Elluminate player which is used to listen to and watch our weekly "real time" sessions that I've recorded. I made a short video that shows how to navigate through the recording if you want to review it. Our first session, held last night, had five students in attendance and lasted about 50 minutes. This week's podcast has some highlights of the session for those who are wondering if it's worth their while to watch it.

This podcast also includes some tips on workflow as you write your web page code, copy it to your web account, and check it in the validator. You might want to print out the transcript for this podcast. I think the tips might be easier to grasp in written format.

Finally, I've briefly introduced the final project and I'm asking students to start thinking about topic ideas. I need to approve your topic before you get started.

Listen to the Week 3 podcast (6:58 minutes)
Or, if you prefer, read the transcript. PDF.

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IT 111 Week 2 Podcast - Winter 2009

View my short YouTube video (8:41 minutes) before you begin working on Chapter 2.

This week's podcast has some announcements, course updates, and tips for the assignments due this week and next. I'm encouraging you to start working on the Chapter 2 Assignment as soon as you complete the Chapter 1 Assignment. It is rather long and you may find it takes a while to get your web page code perfect.

Listen to the Week 2 Podcast (5:17 minutes)
Or, if you prefer, read the written transcript. (PDF)

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IT 111 Week 1 Podcast - Winter 2009

The screen snapshot to the left is the National Weather Service Web Site. It's become my favorite way to check the weather - which I've been doing a lot lately. Since we've been having such dramatic weather, I thought I'd share this web site with the class. If you decide to check it out, notice you can type in your zip code or city to get your own local forecast.

This week's podcast has some course announcements and tips about the Intro Assignment and Quiz as well as a short discussion about the communication tools we'll be using this quarter.

I've asked students to login to the Student Information Services Kiosk to make sure they have an accurate email address listed. I'll be sending out important information in email messages and I want to make sure all students get them.

Listen to the Week 1 Podcast (6 mins 32 secs)
Or, read the written transcript if you prefer. (PDF)

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