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End of an era…
I thought everyone might find this of interest. AOL will no longer support Netscape as of Feb. 1, 2008. Yes, I meant to post something earlier, but simply was overwhelmed. Details can be found at: http://blog.netscape.com/2007/12/28/end-of-support-for-netscape-web-browsers/ Some of us (me) can recall when this browser was practically the only show […]
Read MoreSpring, 2008 classes
I hope you are as excited about the start of the spring semester as I am. I do plan to try out some new techniques in my classes (rather than traditional lectures). Stay tuned as to how well that works out. Based on current enrollments, these are the classes I […]
Read MoreAListApart overview of HTML 5
If you would like to learn a little more about HTML 5, please visit this link: http://www.alistapart.com/articles/previewofhtml5 (I find it to be a good introduction to the topic).
Read MoreHTML 5 Design Principles document
The HTML Design Principles document has been published as a First Public Working Draft in TR space on the W3C site. Details can be found at: http://www.w3.org/TR/2007/WD-html-design-principles-20071126/ A short news item was also published at http://www.w3.org/News/2007#item250. Thought you might find both of these documents of interest and help you better […]
Read MoreSpring, 2008 classes
There appear to be some questionable entries regarding the times that web classes will be offered in the Spring, 2008 entries on the ICC website and in the printed schedule. As best as I can determine, the times below are correct. If I discover any added problems, I will update […]
Read MoreICC wins WOW Academy of the Year award
I participated in the WOW Advisory Board summit in Las Vegas from Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2007. In addition to makiing a presentation on AJAX and Web 2.0, we reviewed existing web curriculum standards and identified new areas for inclusion (such as microformats). During this summit, it was announced that […]
Read MoreICC Today article
The ICC web program was featured in the October, 2007 issue of ICC Today. I have provided a link to a PDF version of the article. Our students Rob and Monique are featured in the article.
Read MoreFall semester begins
The fall semester begins today. I hope everyone is looking forward to classes as much as I am. Students who are in my various classes should have received a postcard with instructions on how to access course materials. We will be relying on the Moodle environment again this semester. I […]
Read MoreCongratulations
Congratulations to Jeff Freeman and Jonathan Worent for placing 4th at the SkillsUSA national web design competition in Kansas City last week. They did well. Over $225,000 in prizes were awarded to the winning web design teams (both secondary and post-secondary – first through third places). I recommend this as […]
Read MoreYouTube Video on Periodical Cicadas
Play the video below to learn a little more about periodical cicadas. The video was created by Roger Hangarter and Samuel Orr
Read MorePeriodical cicadas are back
Many thanks to Bob and Joan for allowing me to record these sounds at the Sun Foundation yesterday. These are sounds of the periodical cicada. They were a bit louder but my microphone was overwhelmed. I have encountered (and collected) these animals in 1973, 1990, and now 2007. I encountered […]
Read MoreWeb Design Contest Reflections
I had the opportunity to judge the Illinois SKillsUSA web design contest on Friday, April 20. I am always impressed with the creativity and passion of participants. It is most refreshing to see two rooms full of competing teams striving to do their best to create a website along the […]
Read MoreHappy Birthday Abraham and Charles
Both Abraham and Charles were born February 12, 1809. Both had a significant impact on society and how we view the world. Abraham died April 15, 1865 (after being shot while attending a play at Ford’s Theater). I offer this challenge to any student in my web classes – what […]
Read MoreBelize Collecting Locations
I thought it might be appropriate to show the details where I did some collecting while in Belize in January. The link below will direct you to a page that pulls information from the Microsoft Virtual Earth site as well as my web pages. This mash-up presently only shows the […]
Read MoreSpring semester is starting
Students in the CMWEB classes I am teaching (CMWEB 160, CMWEB 240, and CMWEB 250) should have received a postcard with instructions. If you did not receive a postcard, please send me an e-mail (mdubois@icc.edu) indicating which class you have registered for. We will not be using Blackboard this semester […]
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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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