Monday, April 30, 2007

4/30/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Google now allows users to easily create web pages. See here.
1) Do you think Google Page creator is easier than Dreamweaver? Explain.

Classwork

  • Per. 1:
    • flash buttons in dreamweaver
  • period 2:
    • create a flash slideshow in dreamweaver
    • continue work on your company website; requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
  • period 3:
    • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
      • add a favicon to the Javaco site
        • favicon creator here
      • add a favicon to your company site

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences
Google now allows users to easily create web pages. See here.
1) Do you think Google Page creator is easier than Dreamweaver? Explain.

Classwork

  • write a script for senior video - what questions should we ask this year?
    • print and put in basket today
  • think about what you would like to hear
  • see last year's seniors here


P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentenc
Google now allows users to easily create web pages. See here.
1) Do you think Google Page creator is easier than Dreamweaver? Explain.

Classwork
  • work on projects/portfolios
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Friday, April 27, 2007

4/27/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences

Mr. Dino is out today - you're best behavior and performance is expected.

View some of this year's senior (class of 2007; right side only) work here (right side of page)
1) Describe one item you liked.

Classwork

  • Per. 1:
    • Create at least two sample favicons for the North High School website
    • winning design gets something
      • favicon creator here
  • period 2:
    • continue work on your company website; requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
  • period :
    • Mr. Brady Grant talks about getting summer jobs


P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences

View some of this year's senior work here (right side of page)
1) Describe one item you liked.

Classwork

  • play with html scripts - see samples here
    • add two sample scripts to one of your pages
    • it's a good practice to copy your page before adding scripts
    • be prepared to show working scripts on Monday to class


P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

All senior magnet fees need to be paid by May 4, or a financial obligation will be assessed
($15 per semester).

View some of this year's senior work here (right side of page)
1) Describe one item you liked.

Classwork
  • print a short status report: put in basket
    • tell me what you've been working on - give screen shots
    • when will it be done?
    • describe any challenges
  • work on projects/portfolios
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Thursday, April 26, 2007

4/26/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences

What is a favicon? (research required)

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
    • add a favicon to the Javaco site
      • favicon creator here
    • Site reports: untitled documents and checking links sitewide (broken links)
    • spell check - make sure it works
  • period 3 only: after doing sample today, turn in your own company website in Dreamweaver
    • put your site folder into Rich Media drop box - name your folder (P1Student NameCompany)
    • your company site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences

Did you attend the assembly today? If so, what did you think?

Classwork

  • play with html scripts - see samples here
    • add two sample scripts to one of your pages
    • it's a good practice to copy your page before adding scripts
  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
    • add a favicon to the Javaco site
      • favicon creator here
    • Site reports: untitled documents and checking links sitewide (broken links)
    • spell check - make sure it works

  • Details for your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
      • favicon on all pages
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

All senior magnet fees need to be paid by May 4, or a financial obligation will be assessed
($15 per semester).

Did you attend the assembly today? If so, what did you think?

Classwork
  • work on projects/portfolios
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

4/25/07

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences

1) How do you think you performed on the ACT test today?

2) How difficult was the test?

Classwork

  • Create at least two sample favicons for the North High School website
    • winning design gets something
  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
    • add a favicon to the Javaco site
      • favicon creator here
      • if you missed class, find the code (link here) you need to insert to get your favicon to work
    • Site reports: untitled documents and checking links sitewide (broken links)
    • spell check - make sure it works

  • Details for your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
      • favicon on all pages
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

If you're interested in lunching with an important civic Denver guy (read about James Mejia here), notify Mr. Dino.

Classwork
  • work on projects/portfolios
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

4/24/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences

Take a look at this designer's list of top 10 web design mistakes

1) Which mistakes do you often see on web pages?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
    • Site reports: untitled documents and checking links sitewide (broken links)
    • spell check - make sure it works

  • After doing sample today, turn in your own company website in Dreamweaver
    • put your site folder into Rich Media drop box - name your folder (P1Student NameCompany)
    • your company site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences

Take a look at this designer's list of top 10 web design mistakes
1) Which mistakes do you often see on web pages?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
    • add a favicon to the Javaco site
      • favicon creator here
      • if you missed class, find the code (link here) you need to insert to get your favicon to work
    • Site reports: untitled documents and checking links sitewide (broken links)
    • spell check - make sure it works

  • Details for your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • no broken links;no untitled documents;correct spelling
      • favicon on all pages
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

Senioritis setting in? Don't let it get too bad.
Check out this NY Times piece on the consequences of senioritis
1) What happened to 45 CU freshmen last year and why?

Classwork
  • work on projects/portfolios
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Monday, April 23, 2007

4/23/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences

1) What did this 13 year old girl win? (article here)

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, develop your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your company site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • use of a background image on at least on page
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences

1) What did this 13 year old girl win? (article here)

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
    • adding a background image to your page
    • sample background resource site: backgroundcity.com

  • Details for your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
      • use of a background image on at least on page
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

1) What did this 13 year old girl win? (article here)

Classwork
  • Congratulations to the PMI scholarship winners-$2,000 each from PMI
  • Congratulations to Daniela Canizalez for her award from NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award. The National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT- www.ncwit.org)

  • work on projects/portfolios
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Friday, April 20, 2007

4/20/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
View the senior portfolio of Matt Vigil (it's a work in progress)

1) What piece of work do you like best?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, develop your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
      • a flash slideshow on the home page with at least 5 photos; must automatically run
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences

Mr. Rabon supervises - Mr. Dino is at luncheon with Pathways kids; I expect good behavior.

View the senior portfolio of Matt Vigil (it's a work in progress)
1) What piece of work do you like best?

Classwork

  • Turn your current company website site folder into the drop box (advweb1)
    • make sure your name is on your folder
    • check site against requirements below
  • Details for your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

  • Mr. Rabon supervises - Mr. Dino is at luncheon with Pathways kids;I expect good behavior.
  • turn in your first draft of your portfolio into the pathways drop box-make sure your name is on your folder
Classwork
  • Friday: the 6 PMI winners meet at Convention Center at 11:15 next to the Blue Bear (need yellow slips first)
  • first grade issued this Friday: need to have preliminary portfolio design submitted
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both

  • work on projects/portfolios
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Thursday, April 19, 2007

4/19/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read the first few paragraphs of this article on teen cell phone use

  1. About how many teens have a cell phone?
  2. Do you have a cell phone? why or why not? if so, who pays for it?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, develop your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read the first few paragraphs of this article on teen cell phone use
  1. About how many teens have a cell phone?
  2. Do you have a cell phone? why or why not? if so, who pays for it?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, develop your own company home page in Dreamweaver
    • your site requirements as of today:
      • 5 working pages or more (all links work)
      • use of CSS styles (paragraph and Heading style) on every page
      • at least one paragraph of text on each page
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read the first few paragraphs of this article on teen cell phone use

  1. About how many teens have a cell phone?
  2. Do you have a cell phone? why or why not? if so, who pays for it?
Classwork
  • Friday: the 6 PMI winners meet at Convention Center at 11:15 next to the Blue Bear (need yellow slips first)
  • first grade issued this Friday: need to have preliminary portfolio design submitted
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both

  • work on projects/portfolios
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

4/18/07

P1, 2 & 3 - Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read the first few paragraphs of this story on DPS (link here)

  1. Why do some families choose other district schools over DPS?


Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, develop your own company home page in Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read the first few paragraphs of this story on DPS (link here)
Why do some families choose other district schools over DPS?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read the first few paragraphs of this story on DPS (link here)
Why do some families choose other district schools over DPS?

Classwork
  • Friday: the 6 PMI winners meet at Convention Center at 11:15 next to the Blue Bear (need yellow slips first)
  • first grade issued this Friday: need to have preliminary portfolio design submitted
    • see example here (matt v)
    • see other magnet examples here
    • your portfolio needs to showcase your magnet work; can use either flash or html or both

  • work on projects/portfolios
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

4/17/07

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Some web designers are using CSS exclusively to develop websites (see here)
1) what does CSS stand for?
2) why might you do a site in CSS?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, develop your own company home page in Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Some web designers are using CSS exclusively to develop websites (see here)
1) what does CSS stand for?
2) why might you do a site in CSS?

Classwork

  • Do Sample Dreamweaver/Javaco site with Mr. Dino
  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
How was prom?

Classwork

  • work on projects/portfolios
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Friday, April 13, 2007

4/13/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
What is Triskaidekaphobia ? Why is it appropriate for today?

Classwork

  • Do Sample photoshop slicing into Dreamweaver with Mr. Dino

  • After doing sample slicing, slice your own company home page into Dreamweaver (make sure you slice into the appropriate folder)
  • Print a one-page document and put into basket: write about your projects you want to submit to the contest below; include project name and short description; include any screen shots; mention the web address if the project is on the web.

  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
What is Triskaidekaphobia ? Why is it appropriate for today?

Classwork

  • Do Sample photoshop slicing into Dreamweaver with Mr. Dino
  • Print a one-page document and put into basket: write about your projects you want to submit to the contest below; include project name and short description; include any screen shots; mention the web address if the project is on the web.

  • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial(Cafe Townsend)

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
What is Triskaidekaphobia ? Why is it appropriate for today?

Classwork

  • work on projects/portfolios
  • be prepared to submit your best projects for the DPS digital design contest

Thursday, April 12, 2007

4/12/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
A national talk radio host has people demanding his firing (link here)
1) why are people upset?
2) should Imus be fired?

Classwork

Print a one-page document and put into basket: write about your projects you want to submit to the contest below; include project name and short description; include any screen shots; mention the web address if the project is on the web.

The Educational Technology team at DoTS is sponsoring a Student Digital Media Showcase. We want to provide this opportunity for teachers to share the exemplary work of their students and to further highlight some of the fine work going on in district classrooms.

The showcase is open to all levels, Elementary, Middle, and High, with a separate category for specialized programs at DSA, CEC, and the computer magnet programs.

Here are the categories for you to submit your students’ work:

1. Digital Still Art: Photography, Enhanced Photography, Original Work (Kid Pix, Illustrator, other)

· FORMAT - .jpg or .gif with a file size of 2 MB or smaller for each submission

2. Digital Video Short (3 min or less)

· Digital Storytelling, Claymation, Movie, News broadcast, Commercial / PSA, Animation, Documentary / Historical

· FORMAT - .mov or .wmv
3. Audio;· Original Composition Music (Garageband or other), Podcast;FORMAT - .mp3 or .wav or .aiff

4. Classroom Instructional Presentation
Slide Shows, Podcasts, Timeliner, other

5. Misc.;
· Web design, other

The deadline for submissions is April 27th. Submissions will be posted on a website as they are received. All work will be posted by May 4th. Judging will be concluded by May 14th, with awards given to students by May 18th.

All submissions must adhere to US Copyright laws. For fair use information, please see the NCCC Association of Distance Learning Educators guidelines at http://www.nccei.org/blackboard/copyright.html.

All submissions must be in a digital format. Video and audio submissions cannot be more than 3 minutes in length.

Ed Tech can assist those teachers who may not know how to save their product to the prescribed media formats.

Work must be submitted to Educational Technology via Email, on CD, or DVD. Use the entry form attached to this email. Please send all submission to Educational Technology at the Department of Technology Services (DoTS), attention Dale Downing. You can send your entries via email (to: Downing, Dale), school mail, or you can drop off your submission at DoTS – 780 Grant Street.

  • Photoshop work
  • going from Photoshop into Dreamweaver video

  • Learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
A national talk radio host has people demanding his firing (link here)
1) why are people upset?
2) should Imus be fired?

Classwork

Print a one-page document and put into basket: write about your projects you want to submit to the contest below; include project name and short description; include any screen shots; mention the web address if the project is on the web. (see contest description above)

  • Photoshop/Dreamweaver work:
  • going from Photoshop into Dreamweaver video

  • learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P7 - Pathways

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
A national talk radio host has people demanding his firing (link here)
1) why are people upset?
2) should Imus be fired?

Classwork

work on projects/portfolios
be prepared to submit your best projects on thursday for the DPS digital design contest

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

4/11/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming
Announcement-Mr. Dino is out today; I expect each student to be productive and respectful of the substitute teacher. Please respect the room and each other.


Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences
Apple recently announced how many iPods it has sold.
1) How many iPods has Apple sold (research)? Cite your source.
2) Do you own an iPod?

Classwork

note: Period 2 will have a guest speaker in Brady Grant.

Dreamweaver CSS completion.

tasks today:

  • finish Cafe_townsend_part 4; please use handout and place back neatly when done (this should take about 10 minutes)
  • learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Announcement-Mr. Dino is out today; I expect each student to be productive and respectful of the substitute teacher. Please respect the room and each other.

Daily Journal - use c
omplete sentences
Apple recently announced how many iPods it has sold.
1) How many iPods has Apple sold (research)? Cite your source.
2) Do you own an iPod?

Classwork

note: Period 2 will have a guest speaker in Brady Grant.

Dreamweaver CSS completion.

tasks today:

  • finish Cafe_townsend_part 4; please use handout and place back neatly when done (this should take about 10 minutes)
  • learn how to slice in Photoshop-you must watch and learn from these videos; practice on your own company file in Photoshop & Imageready as you watch

P7 - Pathways

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Apple recently announced how many iPods it has sold.
1) How many iPods has Apple sold (research)? Cite your source.
2) Do you own an iPod?

Classwork

work on projects/portfolios
be prepared to submit your best projects on thursday for the DPS digital design contest

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

4/10/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Current Grades are posted.

Announcements

If you're interested in applying for the magnet's summer work program (Digital Currents), then apply online here.

  • Digital Currents Application link
  • http://digitalcurrents.computermagnet.com/apply/hsform.html
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
View the top web brands in Jan. 2007 here
1) which of these sites/brands do you visit on a weekly basis?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

tasks today:

  • finish Cafe_townsend_part 4;
  • print your one-page company site you designed in photoshop (print to B/W printer)
  • add a horizontal navigational bar (in Photoshop) to your company site
  • add rollovers to your navigation bar (requires you to watch video on rollovers)
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Current Grades are posted.

Announcements
If you're interested in applying for the magnet's summer work program (Digital Currents), then apply online here.


  • Digital Currents Application link
  • http://digitalcurrents.computermagnet.com/apply/hsform.html
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
View the top web brands in Jan. 2007 here
1) which of these sites/brands do you visit on a weekly basis?
Go this page and click on the Multimedia link (left side of page).

Classwork

  • finish Cafe_townsend_part 4;
  • print your one-page company site you designed in photoshop (print to B/W printer)
  • add a horizontal navigational bar (in Photoshop) to your company site
  • add rollovers to your navigation bar (requires you to watch video on rollovers)

P7 - Pathways

Current Grades are posted.

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
View the top web brands in Jan. 2007 here

1) which of these sites/brands do you visit on a weekly basis?

Classwork


work on projects/portfolios

Monday, April 9, 2007

4/9/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Current Grades are posted.

Announcements

If you're interested in applying for the magnet's summer work program (Digital Currents), then apply online here.


  • Digital Currents Application link
  • http://digitalcurrents.computermagnet.com/apply/hsform.html
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
start a new daily journal document

Go this page and click on the Multimedia link (left side of page).
View the audio slide show on the New York Auto Show.
1) what program did the reporter use to tell his story?
2) what is the current trend among automakers?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

tasks today:

  • finish Cafe_townsend_part 3;
  • add a horizontal navigational bar (in Photoshop) to your company site
Other parts of Dreamweaver tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Current Grades are posted.

Announcements
If you're interested in applying for the magnet's summer work program (Digital Currents), then apply online here.


  • Digital Currents Application link
  • http://digitalcurrents.computermagnet.com/apply/hsform.html
Daily Journal - use complete sentences
start a new daily journal document

Go this page and click on the Multimedia link (left side of page).
View the audio slide show on the New York Auto Show.
1) what program did the reporter use to tell his story?
2) what is the current trend among automakers?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task today: finish Cafe_townsend_part 2; begin your own company site in dreamweaver

Other parts of tutorial

P7 - Pathways

Current Grades are posted.

Daily Journal - use complete sentences

start a new daily journal document

Go this page and click on the Multimedia link (left side of page).
View the audio slide show on the New York Auto Show.
1) what program did the reporter use to tell his story?
2) what is the current trend among automakers?

Classwork


bob kois presents

Friday, April 6, 2007

4/6/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
print daily journals from 2/13 through today.

Check out the new autos at the New York auto show.

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task today: finish Cafe_townsend_part 2; begin your own company site in dreamweaver

Other parts of tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences

print daily journals from 2/13 through today.

Check out the new autos at the New York auto show.

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task today: finish Cafe_townsend_part 2; begin your own company site in dreamweaver

Other parts of tutorial

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

print daily journals from 2/13 through today.

Check out the new autos at the New York auto show.

Classwork
  • application for Pathways scholarship

    • Link here for application for scholarships for the PMI Mile Hi Chapter and the Denver Metro PM Education Foundation for 2007.
    • From Bob Kois,"We really appreciate all your hard work and the great work of your students in this years High School Project of the Year competition. It was great to see all their projects."
  • Students need to complete by April 6th; Bob will pick them up
  • We have 3 - $5,000 scholarships to give this year. Upon selection, the students will need to fill out an agreement, detailing the principles of the scholarship.
  • Work on your projects or portfolios

Digital Currents Application link
http://digitalcurrents.computermagnet.com/apply/hsform.html

Thursday, April 5, 2007

4/5/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
1) What does the Google Zeitgeist show? (link here)
2) what is the top item? why do you think this item is number one?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task today: finish Cafe_townsend_part 1; begin your own company site in dreeamweaver

  • use color scheme generator for colors
  • create a graphic header (see Cafe Townsend example)
  • have at least 5 links;include space for text and video
  • include other graphics that relate to your site
Other parts of tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
1) What does the Google Zeitgeist show? (link here)
2) what is the top item? why do you think this item is number one?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task: create mockup of your business site in Photoshop/Fireworks

  • use color scheme generator for colors
  • create a graphic header (see Cafe Townsend example)
  • have at least 5 links;include space for text and video
  • include other graphics that relate to your site
Other parts of tutorial

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

1) What does the Google Zeitgeist show? (link here)
2) what is the top item? why do you think this item is number one?


Classwork
  • application for Pathways scholarship

    • Link here for application for scholarships for the PMI Mile Hi Chapter and the Denver Metro PM Education Foundation for 2007.
    • From Bob Kois,"We really appreciate all your hard work and the great work of your students in this years High School Project of the Year competition. It was great to see all their projects."
  • Students need to complete by April 6th; Bob will pick them up
  • We have 3 - $5,000 scholarships to give this year. Upon selection, the students will need to fill out an agreement, detailing the principles of the scholarship.

  • Work on your projects or portfolios
  • see photos on server

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

4/4/07

Per 1, 2,3 Intro to Web Programming

Announcement

Job opportunity: work with a graphic design company at 6th & Broadway; need good graphic design skills on the computer. Part-time after school, could turn into a good summer job.
See Mr. Dino if interested.

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read this interview about a Mexico City design agency (link here)
1) what do they design?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task: create mockup of your business site in Photoshop/Fireworks

  • use color scheme generator for colors
  • create a graphic header (see Cafe Townsend example)
  • have at least 5 links
  • include space for text and video
  • include other graphics that relate to your site
Other parts of tutorial

P6 - Advanced Web Programming
Job opportunity: work with a graphic design company at 6th & Broadway; need good graphic design skills on the computer. Part-time after school, could turn into a good summer job.
See Brady Grant if interested-room 235.

Daily Journal - use complete sentences
Read this interview about a Mexico City design agency (link here)
1) what do they design?

Classwork

Dreamweaver intro and sample site design.

task: create mockup of your business site in Photoshop/Fireworks

  • use color scheme generator for colors
  • create a graphic header (see Cafe Townsend example)
  • have at least 5 links
  • include space for text and video
  • include other graphics that relate to your site
Print and turn in your company mockups today - black & white; put name on them and in basket.

P7 - Pathways
Daily Journal - use complete sentences

application for Pathways scholarship

  • Link here for application for scholarships for the PMI Mile Hi Chapter and the Denver Metro PM Education Foundation for 2007.
  • From Bob Kois,"We really appreciate all your hard work and the great work of your students in this years High School Project of the Year competition. It was great to see all their projects."
  • Students need to complete by April 6th; Bob will pick them up
  • We have 3 - $5,000 scholarships to give this year. Upon selection, the students will need to fill out an agreement, detailing the principles of the scholarship.

Classwork
  • Work on your projects or portfolios
  • see photos on server