Did I Miss Something?

Obviously I did... I have a strong inclination to think that I missed doing my post on the Adobe web-creation program, Dreamweaver. Personally, I must say that this program, while providing a smooth, hassle-free, streamlined process for web page creation, has taken away from the true art of constructing an HTML document. In all honesty, I feel like I am cheating while using this program... Some might say the plethora of features and options in Dreamweaver allow for an extensive, in-depth, truly unique web page to be created, but it all just confuses me. I would much rather toil for hours over notepad, wordpad, or some other simple text editing program writing the real HTML code than sit down for 20mins and cut/paste or click on buttons. To me it just seems more intimate... more true... more like you care about your webpage... I guess if all you care about is pumping out webpages to make money, Dreamweaver is a a good $300+ investment, scratch that... I just looked it up on the Adobe store... this program is over $1,700... can anyone say RIP OFF!? Truthfully, anything you can do in Dreamweaver is achievable through a simple text editing program... don't fall for the hype, and don't get caught pirating it because it's "too expensive" or you'll be wishing you didn't, because the price for piracy is far more than the raping of your wallet practiced by Adobe. It's not worth it, notepad is free, and so is the information on how to code HTML, GOOGLE IT!

Hot Hot Starch!

This post is late... just as it seems everything is at this point.

I decided, for future benefit, to download the HotPotatoes program for my Macintosh.  Unfortunately, the only available version for my type of Mac was the Java version.  It was not much different from the Windows version, except that all of the programs are integrated into one interface.

I enjoyed the HotPotatoes program, and I felt its ability to simplify interactive website creation was superb.  Most people with intermediate computer knowledge should be able to create the activities, however publishing the sites requires a somewhat in-depth knowledge of how website publication works.  I was most confident using the JQuiz application, as it is the most straightforward.  JCross is rather fun to play with, but requires a previously planned set of information.  In fact, JCross is something I could see myself using for my needs analysis class, as it was a class devoted to Literature and Film.  I would be able to use the names, places, and situations in the books or films to create a very in depth crossword for the students, in some cases increasing their vocabulary.

This program will definitely be getting some use from me in the future :)