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Featured in lynda.com newsletter
Thanks to Laurie Burruss, I was featured in the October, 2010 issue of the lynda.com academic newsletter. I have consistently used lynda.com as a resource to learn more about a number of topics. I never cease to be amazed as to the breadth and depth of their course offerings. I […]
Read MoreCHOICE Review published
I was just notified that my recent review of a book was published in the September CHOICE issue. Thought I would include a copy here. Didn’t want students to think I was slacking and only teaching classes *grin*. “Web anatomy: interaction design frameworks that work, by Robert Hoekman Jr. and […]
Read MoreDid I miss anything?
Most of my classes are online (which you take at your own pace). However, from time to time, I am asked the following question: I wasn’t in class last time. Did I miss anything? Most of the “tongue in cheek” response originally came from “The astonishing weight of the dead,” […]
Read MoreHow to succeed in class
I know everyone wants to earn an “A” in my classes. There is a secret. Let me share it. Read the textbook(s) and come to class prepared. The schedule is listed in the syllabus (linked in Moodle). Do the work (weblog, discussion forum, assignments, quizzes). Submit the work on time. […]
Read MoreFall, 2010 semester
The fall, 2010 semester starts Monday, August 23 at Illinois Central College. As we begin, I thought it appropriate to share a few thoughts with students taking my classes in the web curriculum. First (very important)– welcome to class. I am here to help you better understand the material and […]
Read MoreWOW Web Design Contest Winners (Illinois)
We just concluded the 10 annual WOW web design contest in Springfield, Illinois (and winners were announced today). Everyone who participated in this contest has demonstrated their willingness to step up to challenges and do more than just attend. You are all to be congratulated for trying. The judges had […]
Read MoreFall, 2009 semester starts
As we begin the fall semester, I wanted to share a few thoughts with students taking my classes in the ICC web curriculum. First – welcome to class. I am here to help you better understand the material and apply it to real life situations. If you ever have a […]
Read MoreWeb Pro Community Challenge
The second annual Web Pro Community Challenge was announced at Adobe MAX (San Francisco) yesterday. The Web Pro Challenge is a Web design competition designed to provide the Web community with an opportunity to showcase their skills and talents, win prizes and benefit the community by designing and developing a […]
Read MoreICC Lecture Arts Series
Shari and I made a presentation on the future of technology as part of the ICC Lecture Arts series. A number of excellent questions were asked by the audience. If you would like to listen to the recorded version of this presentation, please contact me and I will provide the […]
Read MoreTraditional and WWW classes
Some ICC students received a phone call this week indicating that their enrollment in the traditional version of a class had been canceled and they were being enrolled in the WWW version of the same class. We needed to combine sections for some courses. Since some students live well out […]
Read MoreFall semester starts soon
I hope everyone is looking forward to the start of classes as much as I am. If you registered for one of my CMWEB classes, note that you will likely be receiving a postcard in the mail in the next week or so. Please follow those instructions closely. Sadly, the […]
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Just returned from another trip to Alaska a couple days ago. Thought I would document and include some photos. Hope you enjoy.
https://24ak.net/day-1-september-5-2024/
Happy birthday grandson. I’m very proud of you and what you are accomplishing.
Happy birthday grandson! I am very proud of you and all you are doing!
Congratulations to the winners of our web design and development competition. Post secondary winners - gold (Idaho), silver (Kentucky), bronze (Pennsylvania). High school - gold (Missouri), silver (Tennessee), bronze (Kansas). Well done!
Excitement and anticipation is building to learn the winners of our national web design and development competitions in Atlanta. State Farm Arena is packed.
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