IT Blanco
To view lecture notes for a given lesson follow the links below. Lecture notes will be added the day of each lecture. Reading assignments will be listed for each section. Please do the assigned readings before class and be prepared to discuss in class.
Using the Web Like a Pro - Part 1 - 8.20.2009
- Introduction
- Resources
Getting Started - 8.31.2009
- What is a blog?
- http://www.itminor.com/blanco/username
- Logging In to your Blog (Video Tutorial)
- Publishing Content | Video Tutorial
- Permalinks
- More Resources
Homework (Due 9.14.09): Write your first blog post reflecting on the first day in the program and your personal expectations for the class. Make sure you catorgorize and/or tag the post. If you are feeling adventurous try adding a photo to the post as well. There is no length requirement for this assignment.
Wordpress Blog Configuration
- Blog Index
- Permalinks
- Selecting and Applying a Theme
- Blog Roll (Links)
- Creating Pages
- Plug-ins
- Widgets
Homework (Due 9.21.09): Write and publish content for the about page. Include a photo (Does not have to be of you).
Fireworks and Blogs - 7.21.2009
- Fireworks Basics
Homework: Create an image in Fireworks using the tools we covered in class this evening. Post the photo to your blog before class next Monday.
PowerPoint and Internet Technology - 9.28.2009
Homework (Due 10.4.09): Email tswallace@ualr.edu a recent digital photo of you. You should make your name the name of the file and if at all possible it should be of good enough quality that we can see your face. Send these to me by next Sunday at Midnight.
PowerPoint - 10.5.2009
PowerPoint - 10.12.2009
- Inserting Audio and Video | Sample Video (Right-click save link as)
- Custom Shows
- Alternative Presentation Formats
PowerPoint - 10.19.2009
- Presentations
Using the Web Like a Pro - Part 2 - 10.26.2009
Homework: Write a blog post about your favorite web-based service that you learned about in class or otherwise. This should be a thorough review detailing what you like/dislike, areas for improvement, and a comparison to any similar products or services.
Introduction: Our Window to the Web: Web Browsers & Understanding Web Related Terminology - 11.3.2009
Assignment: Download and Install Firefox on your computer. Add the Web Developer and Firebug extensions
Assignment: Evaluate your favorite web site based on our discussion of Structure, Content, Design, and Behavior. This is a short written assignment that should be posted to your blog by 11-9-09. Make sure you discuss the following elements: Site URL, An assessment of the Structure, Content, Design, and Behavior of the site, Things you like about the site, Things you would change.
Structure: Introduction to (X)HTML - 11.9.2009
- Understanding how a web page works
- Doctypes & DTD's - Document Type Definition
- Declaring a Language Type
- Exploring the <head>
- Title Attribute
- Meta Tags
Assignment Reading: Semantic XHTML (Quiz Material)
Structure: Introduction to (X)HTML - 11.16.2009
- Properly Marking up an HTML Document | Download Starter Document
- Additional (x)html tags for textual content
- Special Character Encoding: Details | Reference
- Block vs. Inline Elements
