Category Education and Skills

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This section covers the full range of learning and training alternatives. These can include tutorials, elearning, online courses, disc-based training and classroom instruction.

HTML5 and CSS3 on the Rise

Sep 9, ’11 7:13 AM

It is believed that Steve Jobs and Apple are to blame for the destruction and de-throning of Adobe’s once high-flying Flash. That may be or is overstatment, but the fact remains that Flash is no longer the future of web development nor state-of-the-art.

It seems to have started around the timing of the debut of the iPad and was quickly extended with the lack of Flash on Apple’s popular iPhones.

In the ensuing vacuum HTML5 and CSS3 have stepped forward to assume the mantle of de-facto standards chosen by web developers. Flash flew high its day but was unable to weather and sustain through the ebb and flow of rapid changing innovation and demands of development.

In this shift the web world of the toolset of the average developer changed enormously and HTML5 and CSS3 were both in ascendancy and Flash was is in decline. There are many reasons for this change but without getting into that debate or discussion just surface it to say that the smart developer must seriously consider studying and mastering HTML5 and CSS3 if they desire to work in the industry or start a new web-centric business of any kind.

There are a vast number of online and offline resources out there to obtain training. ebook courses and tutorials are coming out by the dozens to feed the need. Universities, training centers and junior colleges have formally incorporated them into their curriculum.

If you are a new developer this is a uniquely perfect time to dive right in. You do not have to unlearn dense outdated techniques or forget or work around now obsolete methods or technologies.

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Training gone Wild!

Aug 7, ’11 9:05 AM
Training & Learning

Training & Instruction

Internet and computer learning is going through gymnastic gyrations attempting to redefine and legitimize itself in the whole range of educational institutions and disciplines. Often these new means of learning range from masters courses at many of The Nation’s leading universities to more casual courses offered at places like The Learning Annex and at every other fly-by-night corner store training center or Boys & Girls Club.

So who is utilizing it? What used to be confined to Computer Science majors is now open to high school drop outs and middle-age career changers looking to ride the crest of the next big thing.

Much of it can be easily accessed as elearning online or easily bought right out of a box in bite-sized pieces in the discount bin at your local retail computer store.

Some of it is actually accredited, certified and recognized although much of it is basic, casual and very ad-hoc.

It can even come buried or bundled as tutorials and help files in your commercial applications  or extracted from low-priced DVD’s at the local Flea Market.

Often it is produced by experts in the field but can also be a product of self-appointed experts and gurus (see the New Media Channel at The Learning Annex.)

The subject matter ranges from how to build a web page to Social Media and Web 2.0  or How to Hack, Crack into any and everything.

The fees can go from supposedly free to multiple years of debt and the soul of your first born.

None of this is a criticism. In fact I run a computer training center in East Oakland that focuses on bridging the Digital divide by offering training to elders and teens in one of the most economically depressed areas of town. I have come to rely and depend on these varied means of training and instruction to provide skills to the least of us. The more the merrier, the cheaper the better.

Informal training RULES!

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Amazing eLearning

Mar 17, ’11 11:39 AM

Amazing eLearning

Amazing eLearning

If you are in need of training in your quest for new skills, one of the most effective and affordable sources available is Amazing eLearning. This Burlingame-based company is making a name providing quality elearning, Online and disc-basedinstruction

http://www.amazingelearning.com

Keep your computer skills current with Amazing eLearning! We offer training tutorials for Microsoft Office, Adobe, Corel, Intuit QuickBooks, graphic design, web development, databases, programming and many commonly used applications. Stay up-to-date with the new versions of software and gain a competitive edge in the workplace. With our training tutorials you will master your computer software applications in days at a fraction of the cost of classroom training, and without tedious textbooks. We offer high quality training tutorials using the latest interactive simulation technology. Learn with step-by-step narrated instructions at a price you never thought possible!

Their experienced team is dedicated to providing unique computer software training tutorials at an affordable price.  Their training solutions are ranked one of the best in the marketplace. Over 1 million of CD-ROM computer software training titles sold since 1997, we offer many training tutorials for computer software, such as Microsoft, Adobe, Macromedia, Intuit, Corel, etc. Our proven track record ensures that you learn at your own pace with plenty of examples to follow. With over 80 existing software training tutorials and many new training tutorials to come, we are confident that we provide the best  training solutions and tutorials for you.

Amazing eLearning Headquarters:
Waterfront Plaza
500 Airport Blvd., Suite 100
Burlngame, CA 94010
(Next to San Francisco International Airport)

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Regional Sales Office:
34222 Beaconsfield St
Clinton Twp, MI 48035

NowVision Marketing and Distribution Center:
333 Neff Ave. Suite A
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Main Contact:
Main: 650-579-6662
Fax: 650-579-6668
Email: sales@amazingeLearning.com

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Peachpit Press

Mar 16, ’11 5:25 PM

About Peachpit

Peachpit Press located in Berkeley is a longtime favorite in the world of Apple and Adobe users. They produce invaluable user guides and instructional books covering a very broad range of technology subjects. Peachpit has been publishing award-winning top-notch books on graphic design, desktop publishing, multimedia, Web design and development, digital video, and general computing since 1986. Over the past few years Peachpit has grown to encompass digital product offerings, such as eBooks, online video products, and Safari Books Online; as well as our firstconference series. Their award-winning products feature step-by-step explanations, timesaving techniques, savvy insider tips, and expert advice for computer users of all sorts.

Peachpit is also the home of internationally recognized Visual QuickStart Guide and Classroom in a Book series, the design imprint New Riders and its highly popular Voices That Matter series, Peachpit is also the publishing partner for Adobe, The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), Apple, and select others.

About Pearson

Peachpit is now a part of Pearson, the international media company. Pearson’s primary operations include the Financial Times Group, the Penguin Group and Pearson Education.

pearsoned.com.

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O’Reilly Media

Mar 16, ’11 5:20 PM

O’Reilly is a force for programmers and developers. They publish and provide access to books, videos, and tutorials from O’Reilly, Peachpit, Prentice Hall, Microsoft Press, Apress  and others. O’Reilly is also a major Event organizer especially around the World of Web 2.0 and Social Media.

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PRO BLOGGER

Mar 15, ’11 11:18 AM

While I have been building this site I have been doing research and study to better understand the essentials of blogging that empower those desiring to be in the know. There are many supposed authoritive sources and self-described experts sharing and selling their wisdom and experience. In the course of my learning journey I have come upon several selected resources that I consider very useful and informative. One of these site is PRO BLOGGER. The primary force behind Pro Blogger is a fellow named Darren Rowse. According to the site Darren is a full time Blogger making a living from  blogs like Digital Photography School and TwiTip – Twitter Tips. He says “Back in 2002 I stumbled upon an article about ‘Blogging. I didn’t know it at the time but that moment changed my life. Since then I’ve become a full time blogger and have blogged on over 20 blogs”.

Pro Blogger features:

Blogging resources; tips and hints; book Lists; Feeds; Job listings; Affiliate Info; case studies; news; interviews; revenue development strategies; and general information of interest to new and experienced bloggers. This is a good source of information on Search Engine Optimization, marketing strategies, blog design fundamentals, Creating Membership programs, Rules of Blogging, Blogging as a business, more.

http://www.problogger.net

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