MODULE 3 - Web 2.0

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Web 2.0 is more user friendly for those who are technically challenged. A good example of this is Wikipedia. You don't have to use HTML and more than one person can edit or add to the site. The downside to these types of websites is the uncertainty of the quality of the information provided.

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The new Web 2.0 technology may enable more user input from ordinary internet users who know nothing about HTML, therefore opening the internet up to even more of the world's population.

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The main differences: Well, I think Web 2.0 is more interactive, easier to update and change whereas with HTML a site has to be maintained to be updated by, ususally one individual or company.

MODULE 3 - Blogging

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I love blogging! It's so instant, easy, fun and it can be used for so many different things eg;

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1. Excellent as a journal/journey as we have used it throughout this unit; to log our experiences.
2. I have also read a few personal blogs that keep friends and family updated on one's life.
3. You can start up a blog for just one theme or idea and receive feedback from all over the world with different opinions and ideas etc.
4. Blogs can also be great for news, upcoming events, dates of events etc

Best of all, anyone can blog!!!

MODULE 3 - FTP

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Took me ages to work out how to get my web site uploaded to the Curtin Uni space provided for students. Very difficult to try it on my own...due to illness I've been held up and so now I don't have the benefit of help from other students.

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Therefore, my site is not and will not be appearing on the Curtin Uni website. It's very frustrating because right up until the actual viewing or accessing of the site, I think I've done everything right. I installed Core FTP Lite and VPN. I uploaded my files, did everything the curriculum said to do but still no joy. I'll just have to go on without it...as I said, I'm already too far behind to waste any more time on it.

MODULE 3 - Legal Issues

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Would you be in breach of copyright if you put the Curtin logo at the top of your web page for an assignment? This information may be difficult to find so be prepared for a search and some independent thought!

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Oh my gosh! After about a day of searching the Curtin Uni website, I finally figured I'd just Google "Curtin Uni Policies" which took all of about 2 seconds! First one on the list at; http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/policies/viewpolicy.cfm?id=959f55ad-fec2-11dc-b6c5-253dc30d60f2. At the bottom of the page there is a downloadable pdf file on use of the Curtin logo.

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As was stated in the curriculum, this question was very difficult to answer and the only info I could locate is the following section, directly quoted from the uni website;

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4.5 AUTHORISATION AND RELEASE OF THE LOGO

4.5.1 The logo as a registered trademark is protected from unauthorised use.

4.5.2 The logo may only be released for use by another agency, upon approval by University

Marketing.

4.5.3 External requests for the use of the logo must be addressed to University Marketing in

writing. In making a case the applicant for the use of the logo must state: the purpose of the use of the logo; the proposed format of the use of the logo; and the date(s) or periods when the logo will be used.

4.5.4 Permission to use the logo is usually granted within two days of the request being received

by University Marketing.

4.5.6 University Marketing must sight and approve the artwork where the logo is to be applied. Approval or further requests for alteration are usually granted within two days of the artwork being received by University Marketing.

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I guess my answer to this question would be; only if I hadn't sought and received approval in writing.

MODULE 3 - WC3 Standards

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My web page did not conform when I tested it on the WC3 'validator' page. I'm not sure why but I know it can't be because of the pictures as they are all my own. It's most likely something I've mixed up in the HTML code.

MODULE 3 - Five Important Rules for Online Writing

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1. Use clear, concise text and simple, easy to understand language.

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2. Keep files small as large files take too long to load.

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3. Remain within legal and moral parametres.

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4. Highlight keywords in bold.

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5. Use correct grammar and spelling.

MODULE 3 - HTML

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Record any difficulties you encountered with these exercises. Record your thoughts about html - do you feel a sense of achievement? What are the differences between html and blogging? What do you like best?

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Firstly I have to say that Joe Barta's online tutorial was not only very easy to follow, it was fun too!

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Difficulties: There were many! Most of them were just fiddly things that I had to mess around with to get them right and it was always down to my own user error. It took me two days to get one title centred and I still don't know why.

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The most difficult part was the actual uploading onto WebCT but, thanks once again to my fellow students, it didn't take long to work out.

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My design had 11 pictures but they didn't appear on my uploaded presentation. Back to the trusty discussion boards and the advise of yet more of my fellow students and Cynthia who reminded me that the pictures had to actually be uploaded too, dah!

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Uploaded all the pics one by one to find that only some of them were appearing. Arggg...I really didn't want to ask for help yet again so I went on an investigation. I compared the file names of the pictures that could be seen with that of those that couldn't and discovered, to my surprise, that the file extensions on the working pictures were all uppercase but were lowercase on those that didn't work. I had no idea that size mattered! After changing all file names to match, my pictures appeared. Whew...relief at not having to ask for more help.

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My Thoughts On HTML: I was really excited that we were moving onto web pages, it's something I've always wanted to learn but I had no idea what goes into making one. HTML can very confusing for new users, it actually reminded me a lot of macro codes. I never expected it to be so time consuming and fiddly. Not to mention frustrating when you're certain you've got everything exactly where it should be but nothing is working! Of course, once you go through there will be one little squiggle out of place, causing all the problems. I love it! I had the biggest sense of achievement...just to see the end result made me so happy. I did it! I designed a web site!

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HTML and Blogging Differences: Blogging is much easier and more quickly accessible. All you have to do is log onto a blogging site, load a template (already designed for you) and type away. No codes, no fiddling; you don't even have to design anything if you don't want to. HTML is very fiddly and time consuming and you have to upload everything and then have it approved but it is worth it. I don't have a preference, I like both mediums for different uses.

This module has been one of the most enjoyable so far.