Resources for Web Development Students @ Robin’s Blog

At the beginning of class I discussed attendance. While I want to be flexible with all of you, I feel that’s it’s imparetive that class attendance improves. Last week I learned that another computer class, similar to ours, will be closed in June. A medical class will be opened in its place. This closure is due to low enrollment/poor attendance. [...]

I have updated my class sample site to include the New Perspectives Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 web sites. I have also removed the old HTML book solutions. The catalystdb.sql SQL file used in tutorial09/tutorial of your Dreamweaver book (Page 489 #5) is problematic. I have written a new SQL file called catalystdb.sql that you should download and use instead of [...]

In Appendix B of your HTML/XHTML books there is an HTML Character Entities chart. The problem is that some of the codes on this chart will not validate. Evolt has an excellent Simple Character Entity Chart that should be used instead of the appendix in your book.

I know that some of you are about ready to start the PHP Web Development with Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 unit. I am still working on the assignment sheet, I have finished it through chapter 6 so you should be able to get started. You can view it here http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us/webdes/dreamphp.htm

I ran across TechSupportAlert which has a list of the 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities. TechSupportAlert also has an extensive list of freeware/shareware sites. TechSupportAlert has a lot of great, free information; be sure to check out the rest of the site. Free is so good! Of course there are lots of freeware sites out there, one of my favorites is [...]

It seems that on a daily basis we can count on a student’s cell phone loudly ringing several times during class. Class is further disrupted by the phone being answered with a loud “Hello” in the middle of the room. This has become a joke in class with students and I threatening to collect a dollar for each class disruption; [...]

The following books are in stock in the classroom: CSS Anthology 101 Essential Tips, Tricks, and Hacks (15 copies)- $28.00 Dreamweaver MX 2004 The Missing Manual (4 copies) – $25.00 Flash Hacks (1 copy) – $18.00 Dreamweaver in a Nutshell (1 copy) – $22.00 Please complete a receipt form to order books.

I teach computer applications and web page design to adults in sunny California. I’ve been doing this for longer than I care to admit, but I can honestly say that I still love my job. This blog will be used for me to share web sites, articles, tips, and other interesting items that relate to web design and computers in [...]

I have quite a few informational sites that I maintain. I thought I post a few here to share with visitors. Hermit Crab Care and Pictures @ CrabbyTalk – This site features care information and photos of land hermit crabs. Hermit crabs make wonderful pets and are a lot of fun to watch! I teach web design and development. I [...]