RSS FEEDS

THIS PAGE WAS MEANT TO BE BRIGHT GREEN (the screen shot of my web page, that is)

Learning Curve!!!

I just discovered where the RSS feeds I have subscribed to are appearing...under the 'Posting' tab.

Will now have to work out how to scroll back and read evreything I've missed out on!!!

Might spend a bit of tomorrow clicking on classmates blogs before trying to correct my trashy web page (won't use colour this time...I think that's what undid me).

I'm sure my 'nesting' technique was logically and technically correct.

Stay tuned...hopefully, a screen shot of my pathetic first attempt will appear somewhere in this message...

Module 2: Chat Task

Tonight I joined a chat group on ICQ that Brett instigated: THANK YOU BRETT :-)

At first I wasn't sure how to join in (5 mins late), but Kobi sent me an invitation and I worked out (after the 2nd invite...she sent 3 in fact) that all I needed to do was click it.

It was a bit hectic initially, with about 5 conversations going at once (from 'Hi' to 'what job do you have' to 'what are you studying' and few other introduction/get-to-know you-type things).

We finally got around to answering whether people like MSN or ICQ or other chat types like Face Book. To be honest, I have always veered away from any sort of chat contacting except via sms.......Now I'm *hooked*!

What I liked most, was that it is in real time.

Sure, it took 20 minutes or so to do introductions with over 10 people on board, but it was no different to a similar sized group meeting for a few drinks at the local - except for the drinks bit and no loud music (for me anyway).

I also started a 'NET11 SP4' Group in ICQ:

http://groups.icq.com/groups/index.php?act=show_group&group_id=10526

and so far we have about 6 members and counting.

A picture of the page is somewhere in this message.

So, to wrap up my first chat experience:

I LOVED IT because it was in real time and extremely interesting.

Thanks again to Brett for organising it...looking forward to the chats on Sundays at 7pm.

Module 3: HTML: Thanks James - Success!

I am eternally indebted to James for helping me to sort out my error...I just labelled my file incorrectly!

Once I re-labelled it, my pathetic excuse for a page was uploaded in milliseconds :)

Needless to say, I will have to go back to the drawing board to reassess where I went wrong...mmm...

In the meantime, please enjoy my blooper, which has been uploaded to the presentations section because *I can*.

Module 3: HTML Upload Problems and Going Bananas

I'm really starting to lose it...have tried re-reading the curriculum, task pages, and discussion board for Module 3 but nothing seems to be able to help my decrepitly technology-challenged brain.

The best solution was to post my mishaps onto the discussion board and ask for help.

I really thought I had conquered all 26 Tutorial steps.

What a shock to the ego!

By the way, one of my fumbles showed me what my web page was like - and it's *not* what I was expecting!

Only half my text came out!

Deleted it in disgust (the pop-up that is), but in hind-sight, should have printed the screen and put in here for all the world to see.

Stay tuned...

Module 3: HTML: Creating a web page

WELCOME TO DUDSVILLE!

I just spent 6 hours progressing through the 26-step tutorial, then trying to upload my fantastic (well, it's only black and white at the moment) web page...only to find that I am doing something wrong.

It didn't work.

Will have to go back and re-read the tutorial and Discussion Board to see if anyone else has had no luck :-(

I'll try and upload a screen shot of my Note Pad preview here (don't be surprised if it is posted *above* this text instead of *below* it):

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Wishing my fellow classmates and tutors all the best that 2009 has to offer - it's going to be a *great* year :-)

I have had a couple of days off due to celebrations and festivities, and am tidying-up a submission for another course (due this arvo)...so will be able to post from tonight or tomorrow (depending upon how a headache I have had for 3 days is going...).

Catch you all soon!

Module 2: Chat: Join Up

Hi guys!

I joined ICQ and my number is: 368682990.

There was an option to bypass the download and just sign up (and then when I choose to log in again, I just do the same thing...so I did).

I have had way too many set-backs with my computer this year and worse, since this course started, so thought this was a better option...have posted a question to the board to ask Cynthia and Peter if this is ok. If I don't hear back (dubious place to pose a personal question, so they may legitimately miss it - and plus, I'm not sure I asked the question properly) I'll send a private message.

Will be joining a group of NET11 students on Sunday Jan 4th for a group chat.

Off to the hospital now - my sister had her second child, a baby girl, this morning - so we're going to visit them!