Derek Gehl's bootcamp · Sun Jun 10, 06:56 PM
Probably the most information packed, 48 hour seminar I’ve been too, and I’ve been to quite a few. I’ve been to Derek’s Internet marketing seminar twice, and highly recommend checking it out if you have any plans on doing Internet marketing.
www.marketingtips.com/internetmarketingseminar
I also created an entirely new page to promote the Internet marketing seminar as well.
— Mike Behnke
Social Conventions in Online Communities · Sun May 6, 02:59 PM
Came across an interesting video clip of a study done in Second Life that shows that people still experience the “Elevator Effect” in virtual communities, much like real life. Things such as staring and standing too close, which would at first thought seem like no big deal in a virtual world (it’s just digital bits on a screen, right?), actually make people uncomfortable. People have the same reactions they do in real life, that is, they move away, break eye contact, or even get violent with the person invading their space.
Anyways, check out the video
— Mike Behnke
Classes done · Sat May 5, 04:58 PM
My classes are done for the semester. A lot of time spent, especially on the Coding III class, which was the Javascripting class I took. I learned a ton and feel confident in my Javascripting skills, which I did not before. I got some decent grades in both my classes, in case anyone was wondering. Feel free to browse some of my Javascript projects
For my Flash class, we had to create a game for the final project, and I created a “get out of the dungeon cell” game. It is fairly short (3 “action” scenes plus the final scene) but I have been told it is a quick bit of fun. If you want to play it, click the link above. Please let me know what you think of it if you play it!
— Mike Behnke
Learning Some Ajax this week · Tue Apr 10, 05:47 PM
As mentioned, I’ve been taking a Javascript class and we’ve been learning ways to use Javascript in an unobtrusive manner to enhance websites.
This week, we got into Ajax and it’s uses and applications. It is definitely a hot topic right now. Anyone who would like to can check my class projects.
The Ajax assignment will be posted by next Monday, and it’s goal is to implement a live search box that updates the results from an XML file on the fly as a user types into the box.
— Mike Behnke
Taking classes · Wed Mar 28, 05:21 PM
I’m currently enrolled in two classes in the INP program at Washtenaw Community College. I am taking:
- Web Coding III
- Flash I
The Flash class is relatively easy, although the Flash software can be a pain to use at times. But I’m learning my way around it, and could definitely offer basic Flash services to clients if I wanted to. I’m not a huge Flash proponent, so I’ll stick to XHTML/CSS when possible.
The Web Coding III class is one of the harder classes I have taken. When the teacher, Jason Withrow says he likes to assign a bit of homework, he means about 10-15 hours per week. But I am learning a ton, and I have already well exceeded what I had self-taught myself in Javascript, many times over.
Other classes I have taken in the INP program include:
- Web Coding II (I skipped Web Coding I)
- Web Graphics I & II
- Web Usability I
- Web Development I
I’ve also taken some basics listed below, but still have a few to take to meet the minimum requirements:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Composition I
- Computer Info Systems
I’m working towards the web design certificates as well as an Associates Degree.
— Mike Behnke