I am thinking a lot this semester about the whole HTML thing. I keep hearing that it is going away and that with all the technology that will just do it for you, those that know how to do it will be gods, etc. I find it all deeply confusing, the whole mathematical language. I am finding it fascinating to play with it but, will I ever use it?
Blogs are another adjustment for me. I feel guilty not blogging more often but then I feel guilty for blogging so informally. That's the only way I know how to blog.
Anyway, I'm off to spend some more time on Frontpage....
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
CAIDA and PEW
I really love some of these sites! We are instructed to look for content first, and then design. Some of these sites are certainly more user friendly than others. Some are not clear at all on purpose, and most particularly, funding!
1). First, was ICANN.
I do not understand the content. Too much jargon being used. Are these people internet police? Are they campaigning for something? I don't actually know who this site is directed at. I have read their "about" section and, what do they have the power to do? Who polices them? How do I know what qualifications they have? I also found it interesting that the about section says they "promote competition" on the internet. Excuse me??
I would possibly like them if I had a clue why they exist.
next
2) Internet Traffic Report
At first, I did not understand why anyone would ever have a need to know this, but I confess, they made a believer out of me. I found the information quite interesting but had a few questions...
Why is Asia so low? Does China have something to do with that? I'm surprised South America is so high. I really like the FAQ, it was full of good information. I really appreciated that they explained confusing terms for me (like packet loss)
what a clever concept!
3) Internet World Stats
The first thing I see is a pop up. There are ads on this site. I cannot see who maintains this. I do see that it was recently updated (3 weeks ago) but I see no link to e-mail anyone.
thumbs down!
4) CAIDA
This may have been my favorite. I have to scroll across to see it all- I hate that. I really like the papers! How exactly do they "investigate practical and theroetical aspects of the internet"? I have questions about their funding. They do explain in a pie graph how they are funded and how their money is spent- which is great. However, they do not explain who their funders are except in acronyms, which I do not understand. I still have no idea who really pulls their strings. The site is also not maintained very often (August of last year). I found that surprising. Still, this was full of excellent information that I very much enjoyed.
5) PEW
My other favorite site from this weeks picks! fabulous concept. I was very impressed also by the pedigree of the staff listed. I need to spend more time reading about these projects.
6) Neilson
I don't understand their accredidation process. I am not sure how they are funded. If I did not already know who Neilson was, I am not sure this site would have told me. I did not find it particularly clear.
As for textbook readings and web stuff...
Principles had some information that was a little complex for me. And then it had information that was a little basic. What I decided was: use the principles I learned in scrapbooking and I should be fine.
I spent time this week in frontpage as I have now decided not to go buy the programs that I had planned to go buy, as several people have complained to me that they are too confusing. In the interest of time and money, I spent several days last week playing with frontpage and I plan at this time, to try and make that work.
1). First, was ICANN.
I do not understand the content. Too much jargon being used. Are these people internet police? Are they campaigning for something? I don't actually know who this site is directed at. I have read their "about" section and, what do they have the power to do? Who polices them? How do I know what qualifications they have? I also found it interesting that the about section says they "promote competition" on the internet. Excuse me??
I would possibly like them if I had a clue why they exist.
next
2) Internet Traffic Report
At first, I did not understand why anyone would ever have a need to know this, but I confess, they made a believer out of me. I found the information quite interesting but had a few questions...
Why is Asia so low? Does China have something to do with that? I'm surprised South America is so high. I really like the FAQ, it was full of good information. I really appreciated that they explained confusing terms for me (like packet loss)
what a clever concept!
3) Internet World Stats
The first thing I see is a pop up. There are ads on this site. I cannot see who maintains this. I do see that it was recently updated (3 weeks ago) but I see no link to e-mail anyone.
thumbs down!
4) CAIDA
This may have been my favorite. I have to scroll across to see it all- I hate that. I really like the papers! How exactly do they "investigate practical and theroetical aspects of the internet"? I have questions about their funding. They do explain in a pie graph how they are funded and how their money is spent- which is great. However, they do not explain who their funders are except in acronyms, which I do not understand. I still have no idea who really pulls their strings. The site is also not maintained very often (August of last year). I found that surprising. Still, this was full of excellent information that I very much enjoyed.
5) PEW
My other favorite site from this weeks picks! fabulous concept. I was very impressed also by the pedigree of the staff listed. I need to spend more time reading about these projects.
6) Neilson
I don't understand their accredidation process. I am not sure how they are funded. If I did not already know who Neilson was, I am not sure this site would have told me. I did not find it particularly clear.
As for textbook readings and web stuff...
Principles had some information that was a little complex for me. And then it had information that was a little basic. What I decided was: use the principles I learned in scrapbooking and I should be fine.
I spent time this week in frontpage as I have now decided not to go buy the programs that I had planned to go buy, as several people have complained to me that they are too confusing. In the interest of time and money, I spent several days last week playing with frontpage and I plan at this time, to try and make that work.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Initial thoughts and observations
During this week one of class, I am feeling very out of my league with this material. As a result, I'm sure I'm over-reading and I feel that I am just confusing myself even more. I spent several days reading over HTML and feeling more lost by the minute.
I do not have my textbooks yet as they are on backorder, will be the end of the month. I am not pleased about falling that far behind in readings. One is around locally, I am trying to get my hands on it.
I have consulted with my work IT professionals about their recommendations for software for this course. Their opinions are invaluable to me as I know nothing about any of these programs.
* I spent time on the W3 consortium site.
I like the new visitor page. It is very easy to use and well organized. I particularly like the "where do I find what I need" section. It looks like it is very well thought out.
more later....
I do not have my textbooks yet as they are on backorder, will be the end of the month. I am not pleased about falling that far behind in readings. One is around locally, I am trying to get my hands on it.
I have consulted with my work IT professionals about their recommendations for software for this course. Their opinions are invaluable to me as I know nothing about any of these programs.
* I spent time on the W3 consortium site.
I like the new visitor page. It is very easy to use and well organized. I particularly like the "where do I find what I need" section. It looks like it is very well thought out.
more later....
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