Hello Bloggers,
Wow only a few more assignments to go! Can't believe it's December 1 already! So I began this assignment just over 2 hours ago! It went fairly well, I am happy to say that I was finally able to get Dreamweaver to work on my home computer - Bonus! As I am a night owl I appreciate being able to work at home in the middle of the night.
Ok so the assignment was pretty straightforward and I was able to get it done successfully but I was not able to use the "print screen" command to complete step 1. I am going to scan the print version as a PDF from work on Monday to complete the assignment; puzzled as to why it didn't work. Oh well.
Am excited to get started on the final project, I meet with my subjects on Wednesday!
I spent 2 hours on this assignment!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Typeography in Dreamweaver
Hola Blog Buddies!
This assignment was pretty straightforward; the only problem I recall was finding a font so I just substituted with a similar looking one. I wonder if anyone else had that problem?
A couple of assignments ago I said that I liked the HTML book better...well I think I may take that back. This book is fairly easy to follow I just wish the screen shots were a bit bigger or better marked. I still am loving Dreamweaver better than HTML, I would bet the rest of the class feels the same. I am disappointed that the trial version did not work on my computer...I am having fun learning this and would have considered buying the software. Oh well their loss!
I spent one hour on this assignment in the lab.
Ok, so now I am amending this blog. I was correct when I said that I worked for an hour in the lab BUT I have since spent 5 more hours working on Steps 4-6 of the assignment. I did not like the Bravenet.com free site GRRRRRRR!
I have spent 6 hours on this assignment in total! (all links worked for me I hope they do for you!)
This assignment was pretty straightforward; the only problem I recall was finding a font so I just substituted with a similar looking one. I wonder if anyone else had that problem?
A couple of assignments ago I said that I liked the HTML book better...well I think I may take that back. This book is fairly easy to follow I just wish the screen shots were a bit bigger or better marked. I still am loving Dreamweaver better than HTML, I would bet the rest of the class feels the same. I am disappointed that the trial version did not work on my computer...I am having fun learning this and would have considered buying the software. Oh well their loss!
I spent one hour on this assignment in the lab.
Ok, so now I am amending this blog. I was correct when I said that I worked for an hour in the lab BUT I have since spent 5 more hours working on Steps 4-6 of the assignment. I did not like the Bravenet.com free site GRRRRRRR!
I have spent 6 hours on this assignment in total! (all links worked for me I hope they do for you!)
Working with CSS in Dreamweaver
Hello Blog Buddies!
I hope your Turkey Day was good! I spent mine at the home of a friend that does exotic pet rescue so if you know of anyone interested in adopting a snake , bearded dragon or some sugar gliders let me know. She has lots to go around; look for my final project for more information. I am going to ask if I could use her as the subject for my project.
But I digress...working with CSS in Dreamweaver. The best thing about this assignment was working in the split view. I found that by being able to see both views side by side I better understood the code. I really appreciated how Dreamweaver numbers the lines of code, this made parts of the assignment easier to complete. Looking at a full page of code could drive you crazy. What I didn't care for was the 20 things you want to remember about working with CSS in Dreamweaver. I don't memorize phone numbers cuz that is what phone books are for. I don't memorize CSS stuff cuz that is what w3schools website, the text books and the manual loaded on the Dreamweaver software is for! My brain has limited capacity so there you go!
I spent 2 hours in the lab on this assignment!
Happy Monday!
I hope your Turkey Day was good! I spent mine at the home of a friend that does exotic pet rescue so if you know of anyone interested in adopting a snake , bearded dragon or some sugar gliders let me know. She has lots to go around; look for my final project for more information. I am going to ask if I could use her as the subject for my project.
But I digress...working with CSS in Dreamweaver. The best thing about this assignment was working in the split view. I found that by being able to see both views side by side I better understood the code. I really appreciated how Dreamweaver numbers the lines of code, this made parts of the assignment easier to complete. Looking at a full page of code could drive you crazy. What I didn't care for was the 20 things you want to remember about working with CSS in Dreamweaver. I don't memorize phone numbers cuz that is what phone books are for. I don't memorize CSS stuff cuz that is what w3schools website, the text books and the manual loaded on the Dreamweaver software is for! My brain has limited capacity so there you go!
I spent 2 hours in the lab on this assignment!
Happy Monday!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Creating Links in Dreamweaver
Hello all! Long time no blog!
With Thanksgiving only days away I ask myself "Self...what are you thankful for?" "Well Self" I answer "That I am done with the HTML section of my Be 170 Class". On that note, let's do this blog!
So Creating Links in Dreamweaver...say it loud say it proud
SO MUCH EASIER THAN IN HTML!
I am loving this program. Granted we are only two assignments in but darn tootin' this is more fun than HTML. Chapter 5 took just under one hour to complete! Yeah me! Oh yeah and I actually understood what I was doing with no having to start over! Yes, blog buddies you heard it hear first "ALF completed her assignment without a do-over." That earns me a margarita....or Cold Stone Ice Cream. Both? Nah, one or the other. As I stated in my Assignment 9 blog I left the CD rom here at the Hawk so I have yet to watch the videos but they are on my list for when I get home! I just need some Pop Secret Jumbo Pop and I am ready to watch!
SO MUCH EASIER THAN IN HTML!
I am loving this program. Granted we are only two assignments in but darn tootin' this is more fun than HTML. Chapter 5 took just under one hour to complete! Yeah me! Oh yeah and I actually understood what I was doing with no having to start over! Yes, blog buddies you heard it hear first "ALF completed her assignment without a do-over." That earns me a margarita....or Cold Stone Ice Cream. Both? Nah, one or the other. As I stated in my Assignment 9 blog I left the CD rom here at the Hawk so I have yet to watch the videos but they are on my list for when I get home! I just need some Pop Secret Jumbo Pop and I am ready to watch!
I hope this assignment was as successful for you as it was for me. Until next time blog buddies be sure to cook those turkey to the proper temperature to avoid a trip to the ER this Thanksgiving.
In all I will have spent 3 hours on this assignment: Chapter, research and blogging.
In all I will have spent 3 hours on this assignment: Chapter, research and blogging.
Using Dreamweaver
Hola Blogarinos!
How is everyone this fine Sunday. Ok here's the thing...I just completed the exercises for Dreamweaver chapters 3, 4 and 21 I skimmed through chapters 1 and 2 (it may not be right but I get points for being honest) I was working in the Lab Saturday afternoon and left my CD Rom in the computer at BHC so I have not watched the videos. Good luck though cuz I was waiting outside the lab at noon today and was able to retrieve my CD (Whew). Note to self write name on CD rom just in case I leave it behind again.
What do I think of Dreamweaver? So far so good; just had to start over a couple of times to clarify some stuff. However I think the publisher of this book could take a note from the publisher of our HTML book. I think the HTML book is easier to read and do. I think though with the limited hours the lab is available assignments should be due later in the day on Tuesday ( I know we have until Wed noon but how about Wed 7 pm after the lab is closed?) Especially this week with T-Day closing the Lab/School down Thur, Fri and Saturday. I am going to have to take time off work next week to get the assignment done. I know we all must sacrifice!
So far I have spent 3.5 hours on this assignment but have yet to watch the videos so I guess we could call it 4.
How is everyone this fine Sunday. Ok here's the thing...I just completed the exercises for Dreamweaver chapters 3, 4 and 21 I skimmed through chapters 1 and 2 (it may not be right but I get points for being honest) I was working in the Lab Saturday afternoon and left my CD Rom in the computer at BHC so I have not watched the videos. Good luck though cuz I was waiting outside the lab at noon today and was able to retrieve my CD (Whew). Note to self write name on CD rom just in case I leave it behind again.
What do I think of Dreamweaver? So far so good; just had to start over a couple of times to clarify some stuff. However I think the publisher of this book could take a note from the publisher of our HTML book. I think the HTML book is easier to read and do. I think though with the limited hours the lab is available assignments should be due later in the day on Tuesday ( I know we have until Wed noon but how about Wed 7 pm after the lab is closed?) Especially this week with T-Day closing the Lab/School down Thur, Fri and Saturday. I am going to have to take time off work next week to get the assignment done. I know we all must sacrifice!
So far I have spent 3.5 hours on this assignment but have yet to watch the videos so I guess we could call it 4.
Monday, November 12, 2007
HTML Page Layout
Good afternoon bloggers!
So I did the QCTimesCritique. It was interesting looking at a site from a different angle. In the past I am just looking for the info I am interested in with no thought as to how it works. Interesting. I can tell that there is a lot to learn and practice with web design but it has been fun getting my hands wet with some basics. I have not yet taken the time to do Units G and H but I plan on doing them for my own benefit.
I did use the w3 Schools website to help me identify table tags to complete this assigment...this has been a really great source for some quick answers and help. I also used it to help play with a form. This is definately marked as a favorite site.
On the critique assignment I spent about 4 hours poking around the site and answering the questions.
So I did the QCTimesCritique. It was interesting looking at a site from a different angle. In the past I am just looking for the info I am interested in with no thought as to how it works. Interesting. I can tell that there is a lot to learn and practice with web design but it has been fun getting my hands wet with some basics. I have not yet taken the time to do Units G and H but I plan on doing them for my own benefit.
I did use the w3 Schools website to help me identify table tags to complete this assigment...this has been a really great source for some quick answers and help. I also used it to help play with a form. This is definately marked as a favorite site.
On the critique assignment I spent about 4 hours poking around the site and answering the questions.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Internet Copyright Issues
Hello Blog Buddies...Happy Veteran's Day!
So Assignment 7...lucky #7. First of all this was the dryest assignment so far...lots of reading on an important (but boring) topic. Did learn that I need to change some stuff on my mySpace page so as to not be breaking any laws! On the submitted htm document I may have gone a little simple but I did try formatting my definitions from an example on the w3 Schools site example for definition lists.
Can I say how much help this site is? I know I say it every assignment but it is nice for a quick look and ability to play around before putting it in my text editor. Perhaps I should contact them to give a paid testimonial?
At the end of the day I spent about 4.5 hours on this assignment...well below the suggested of 9 but in looking over Assignment 8 I think I will be making it up!
Monday, November 5, 2007
Working With Tables
Good morning Blog Buddies!
Working with tables, what did I learn? I learned that my reading comprehension skills need work! Again the troubles I had with this assignment can be traced to not following instructions. Also to be noted I need to be fully rested to do these assignments!
Tables are not fun, there is so much code that needs to be written, I did copy/paste the tags but you have to be careful. I finally just printed the document and highlighted the areas where the tags needed to be placed...it seemed to help! I think I started this assignment 6 times before I got through it! Grrr...I must accept this is how I learn! In the end I am proud of the result! Now off to work on the Group Project!
Site link of the week: drum-roll da da da da da da da
http://www.w3schools.com/html/tryit.asp?filename=tryhtml_tables
Yes, buddies W3 wins again. Love love love how easy it is to understand info presented!
Till next time...I am outta here!
Time spent on Assignment #6 7.5 hours.
Working with tables, what did I learn? I learned that my reading comprehension skills need work! Again the troubles I had with this assignment can be traced to not following instructions. Also to be noted I need to be fully rested to do these assignments!
Tables are not fun, there is so much code that needs to be written, I did copy/paste the tags but you have to be careful. I finally just printed the document and highlighted the areas where the tags needed to be placed...it seemed to help! I think I started this assignment 6 times before I got through it! Grrr...I must accept this is how I learn! In the end I am proud of the result! Now off to work on the Group Project!
Site link of the week: drum-roll da da da da da da da
http://www.w3schools.com/html/tryit.asp?filename=tryhtml_tables
Yes, buddies W3 wins again. Love love love how easy it is to understand info presented!
Till next time...I am outta here!
Time spent on Assignment #6 7.5 hours.
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