Help

Michael and Tom

I am really struggling with this class - I can't figure out how to get the podcast onto the blog, I can't figure out how to get Auduacity to recognize mp3 files, etc. etc. I need help. I commented on one of Michael's blogs that I'd be willing to pay either of you tutor rates(whatever they are) to help me get this figured out. PSU doesn't have a computer help program that helps with this extensive of issues so I need someone who knows how to do these things. I'd prefer to meet at my house so we can do this on my PC but I'm willing to meet anywhere since I can bring my laptop and just use it for the rest of class. Please let me know if either of you would be willing to help out. I'd really like to figure this out because once I figure it out, it will start to make sense and it will be a tool that I'll use in my work.

thanks for thinking about it
Bev

Blogging and On-Line Training

I'm currently taking a course that is totally on line concurrent with this class. One thing that I am learning from this eperience is that it is much more difficult to explain things through e-mails, discussion boards and blogs. Without that immediate person to person response, there is more room for misunderstanding both of course content and of the feelings behind a postl I know that in this class we are learning the nuts and bolts of how to build an on line training. We are learning the tools of the trade. I also know that you guys have had experience using on line training in the "real world". How do you accomodate for the increased need for clarity? It's impossible to plan for every contingency but if all of your contact with your students is on line, how do you keep a grasp of the group pulse, how do you assess who has special needs or who isn't 'getting' it? I teach in a classroom where I see and talk to my students every day. One of them can walk into the room and I can see that they are depressed or agitated and adjust accordiingly. Last quarter I took Adult Learning and Motivation and we learned about the need for adult learners to be heard, to be an active part of their learning environment. I'd be interested to hear your experiences with building community using only on line tools. What challenges have you run into, what areas have been successful and why. I'd really appreciate looking beyond the technical tools and hearing your experiences of building community. Thanks in advance for any suggestions you have.

First Blog Homework Assignment

Hi Fellow Classmates. I took a look at some of the websites that Aaron had linked on his blog and got off on an interesting topic of the differences between copying someone's webpage layout or using it for an inspiration. This led me to an article at: http://creativecurio/2008/06/become-a-better-designer-by-copying-successful-design

The gist of the article is a combination of go ahead and copy great designs and add your own touches to make them even better. Since I've never built a website before, it's helpful to think of taking a look at how websites that I use are laid out. Getting ideas from the 'pros' seems like the way to go for now. Obviously, there's a clear distinction between layout and content. I would imagine that major websites (even small ones the more I think about it) have some type of copyright? Or is the web mostly a free for all?

Anyway, it will be very useful to browse through other websites before I try to design one of my own for this class.

I hope you'll all out enjoying the sunshine! See you on Monday.
Bev

Kill'n computers

My Podcast

First Day of Class

Starting something new is often an intimidating proposition. When I chose to participate in the Building On-Line Training class, my fears were mainly around getting in over my head. I use computers mainly for e-mail, browsing the web and word processing. What am I doing learning things like HTML.

My hopes for this class include building an on-line training for my co-workers across Oregon. I'd also like to know how to develop an on-line class for the inmates who have released from prison through our new LIFT program. Imagine if these inmates could complete an after care program from their local library. That would be sweet.