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Using RSS and Feed Readers to Help Manage Your Job Search

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This article will introduce you to using RSS feed readers to help to simplify your jobsearch. An RSS feed aggregator is like a news reader. What the heck is that you say? Some web sites utilize what is called an RSS feed to “advertise” their site updates. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. These feeds make it easy for the [...]

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November 12th, 2006 | 2 Comments | Posted in Job Search |

Lynda.com Online Training Library

Exciting news! The ROP has approved a subscription for our classroom to the Lynda.com Online Training Library! This means that you will have access to all of the Lynda.com video training titles while you are enrolled in our program. The library is VERY extensive and you will be able to learn applications that aren’t currently available in our program. There [...]

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October 25th, 2006 | 2 Comments | Posted in Class Notes |

Accessing Job Search Podcasts

iTunes Menu

Podcasts are video and/or audio discussions and lectures. Instead of reading an article you can listen to it on your computer or iPod. There are a variety of terrific Podcasts available for free on the Internet. There is a great wealth of career/job search information available in Podcast format. In addition to career related Podcasts you can listen to broadcasts [...]

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October 22nd, 2006 | Comments Off | Posted in Job Search |

Using Microsoft Word for Job Search

Today I conducted a workshop at East Bay Works in Concord on Using Word for Job Search. I will repeat this workshop in class on Wednesday, October 11, 2006. If you would like to work on updating your own resume please bring a copy of it in on CD, floppy disk, or on a flash drive. Please be sure to [...]

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October 9th, 2006 | Comments Off | Posted in Job Search |

Introduction to Blogging and WordPress – Part I

WordPress Write Post Screen

What is a Blog? I think that those of us who blog assume that everyone who surfs the Internet knows exactly what a blog is. I mean everyone has heard of MySpace, right? Haven’t you heard people say “I’m going to post that on my blog” at dinner parties? As a computer teacher I try to avoid using too much [...]

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How to Setup an Addon Domain with CPanel

Addon Domains Icon in CPanel

Some ROP students have opted to sign up for paid hosting. If you have a paid hosting account with CPanel management you can setup what is called an Addon Domain. Addon domains allow you to point different domain names to different folders on your account. For example, I have three sites that I manage, a photography site, a recipe site, [...]

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May 17th, 2006 | 4 Comments | Posted in Hosting Resources |

Domain Names and Nameservers

Domain name search box at Godaddy

Definition of Terms Domain Name: www.mydomainname.com – this is the address that people will use to access your web site. Domain Name Registrar: A service that leases domain names to the public. Many registrars are also hosting companies. Hosting Company: A company that provides server space for you to store your web site. Nameserver: The server that associates domain names [...]

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May 16th, 2006 | 3 Comments | Posted in Hosting Resources |

Web Hosting for Students

Free Web Hosting Information Free web hosting is available to students who are currently enrolled in the ROP Technology Center’s Web Design Program. This hosting program will be available to students for the duration of their course. Since many of you are approaching chapter four of the XHTML book it’s time to sign up for your free account. You can [...]

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May 3rd, 2006 | 1 Comment | Posted in Hosting Resources |

Digital Web Magazine Articles on Design

Digital Web Magazine, an outstanding resource for web developers, has an excellent series of articles on design. The first three articles have been mentioned here before, but here are links to the articles: Principles of Design at Digital Web Magazine Elements of Design at Digital Web Magazine Designing for the Web at Digital Web Magazine Part four of this series, [...]

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April 18th, 2006 | 2 Comments | Posted in Design and Layout |

Copyright Infrigement Advice From Lorelle on WordPress

Lorelle on WordPress has written another excellent article that I encourage all of you to read. What Do You Do When Someone Steals Your Content outlines the steps you should take when someone uses your content, photos, or other graphics without permission. This is one of the most informative articles that I have read on copyright violation in a long [...]

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April 13th, 2006 | 1 Comment | Posted in Web Development |
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