Chapter 9 Homework
January 30, 2009
This homework is due to be turned in via email by the end of the day on Wednesday, 2/4/09. We are building knowledge, forming new understandings, and creating … well, you get the idea. We’re constructing.
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JavaScript On Demand
January 28, 2009
Now that you’ve learned a little bit about JavaScript functions and events, use these to add interactivity to at least three different parts of your main portfolio web page. Place your functions into a file called scripts.js and include it in the head section of your HTML file.
Be sure you know the definitions of the following vocabulary words:
- variable
- function
- argument
- event
Wondering how to use the window.open function? Click here for more information
JS Examples
January 23, 2009
1. Take a look at the JavaScript Examples. (For the last of the Basic JavaScript Examples, “An external JavaScript”, you might want to see what’s in the xxx.js file.)
2. Create a new folder in your account called JavaScript to hold these examples. Make them your own.
3. Join the conversation in today’s Moodle discussion.
Lab 10: Superheros
January 23, 2009
This lab is due to be checked during class on Friday, 1/30/09.
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Write To Your Mentors
January 15, 2009
AOIT Seniors, please log in to IBM MentorPlace and write to your mentors. There’s a new writing topic available to help you continue your conversations and get to your mentors a little more.
Jacobb, Nancy, Joe, Tony, and Henry: You have not ever written to your mentors. Please correct this situation immediately lest it reflect poorly on your grade.
Final Lab Test
January 13, 2009
Today’s job, intrepid programmers, is to help finish creating a product- and order-tracking system for a large online book store. Most of the code has already been written, but your expertise is needed in a few key places. Please be sure your work meets the specifications exactly (and that everything compiles) or else this business will fail. Fortunately, you have your computer and internet connection in great working order, not to mention a strong understanding of Java!
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Final Presentation Rubric
January 12, 2009
Flash character walk cycle presentations will happen during the final exam period on Thursday, 1/15/09. The following rubric will be used to assess your presentation.
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| Concept | The background story and visual style of the character are explained and show a clear relationship. | The background story of the character is explained. | The character is described. | The character is not described. |
| Process | The animation process is explained clearly. Uses of onion skin, tracing, tweening, tutorials, or sketching are explained and demonstrated. | A clear description of the animation process and technique is given. | Some aspect of the animation process is discussed. | The animation process is not described. |
| Challenges | A description is given of the challenges faced and overcome (or not), including how expectations changed. | Both challenges and responses are described. | Some challenge is described. | The challenges faced are not mentioned. |
| Evaluation | A meaningful self-assessment is given of both what was done well and how it could be improved. | Both positive and negative aspects of the work are mentioned. | Either a positive or negative assessment of some aspect of the work is given. | No self-assessment of the work is made. |
| Completion | The walk cycle is smooth, compelling, conveys the character, and shows effort. | The walk cycle could function to represent a character’s movement. | The walk cycle demonstrates good effort. | The walk cycle reveals low effort. |
CCSF Reminder
January 7, 2009
This just in:
Please remind the students that they have to attend a mandatory orientation meeting at the Ocean Campus of CCSF, Conlan Hall 101, on Saturday, January 10, from 10am – noon. They will need to bring a photo ID (Galileo student body card or CA ID) and a letter of registration confirmation for a CCSF ID. They also need to bring a pen.
If you’re signed up for a class, don’t forget to attend!
Chapter 8 Homework
January 6, 2009
This homework assignment is due by the end of the day Monday, 1/12/09.
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Final Presentations
January 5, 2009
The final exam period for this class occurs Wednesday, 1/14/09, from 10:45am to 12:45pm. During that time period, you will deliver your final presentation. There are no extensions or exceptions. Students with an excused absence will present on Friday, 1/16/09.
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