Resources for Web Development Students @ Robin’s Blog

Peachpit Press is offering free passes to the Macworld Expo at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from January 8-12, 2007. This is a great opportunity to see new technology and learn more about what’s happening in the computer industry. I’ve requested 40 passes for the event, so if you are enrolled in class and would like to attend [...]

Happy holidays to all!
Currently I am personally paying for a reseller account to offer free Web hosting for all students in the ROP Web Development program. These accounts allow my students to showcase their work for future employers and to gain the experience of using real world Web management tools. I had originally hoped to offset some of the [...]

Yesterday in class I mentioned the new CSS unit using CSS: The Missing Manual. This will be a required book for all new students entering the program and an optional book for students who are currently enrolled.
I have to say that this is an outstanding book on CSS. It is an excellent introduction to CSS and also a great [...]

Hello everyone!
Just to let you all know we will be conducting our last official orientations for the year on Monday, December 4, 2006 @ 9:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and need to upgrade your computer skills to get a great job or to advance in your current career you may want to [...]

This article has been updated to include more educational software resources on 11/26/06
http://www.sprysoft.com/shop/
http://www.studentdiscounts.com/
http://www.campustech.com/
http://www.ccvsoftware.com/
http://www.creationengine.com
http://journeyed.com
http://www.academicsuperstore.com
http://www.gotrc.com/
http://www.gradware.com
http://www.studica.com/products/index.cfm
In addition to the above vendors, About.com has articles on educational software limitations and additional vendors.

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 [...]

Print and review the XHTML assignment sheet at http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/webdes/htmlxhtml04.htm.
Write down errors that are noted on the assignment sheet in your book. This will help you to remember to refer back to the assignment sheet for helpful tips.
If possible, read the lesson/chapter the night before you start it.
Always check the online version of the assignment sheet before you [...]

I mentioned before class vacation that I was working on a new web development forum for class. Please take a moment to visit, register, and explore the new class forum today. There is also a section for Microsoft Office discussion!
A lot of information has already been posted in the forums, I hope that you will contribute valuable sites, [...]

Our classroom web server failed yesterday when the techs took it offline. They are working to get the server running again, but I don’t really know when it will be running again. If it’s offline more than a day or two I will upload the site to my test server so that you can get to your assignment [...]

Just a few class resources that new students should be aware of:
Information about class resources including: Job search, class procedures, holidays, session dates, attendance, file management, book discounts, software discounts, and ergonomics can be found by visiting the course home page at http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us and clicking the link named Current Students in the orange menu bar.
Check the online version of [...]