Web Development

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

Technology Forum Keynote Address Video Podcast

2009 Vassar College Technology Forum Keynote Presentation

Elephants, Ants, and Crabs: Digital Objects as Sources for Learning and Discovery, given by Jon Chenette, Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Music

Elephants, Ants, and Crabs: Digital Objects as Sources for Learning and Discovery from Baynard on Vimeo.

Posted by Baynard on 07/01 at 10:16 AM
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Monday, May 04, 2009

What is WordPress?

There’s a lot of chatter about WordPress these days, but what is it anyway?

WordPress is a state-of-the-art publishing platform… -WordPress.org

Well, OK.  But what is it really?  The simplest and most common answer is: “WordPress is for blogging.” This is true and not true.  Here’s how.

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Posted by John on 05/04 at 02:15 PM
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Web Training Module - HTML & CSS

Develop your CSS skills by completing this training module.

Please follow these instructions to learn more about HTML & CSS.

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Posted by Baynard on 04/29 at 04:37 PM
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Another Great Web Design Tool

Here’s a great tool for anyone learning web design.

W3Schools is a great resource for quickly looking up a specific tag or for using a tutorial to learn something new.  Also, it’s free!

http://w3schools.com/

Posted by Dev Darshan on 04/22 at 12:16 PM
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Poughkeepsie Royals

This is the project that I’m currently working on


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Wednesday, April 15, 2009

New Homepage Design on the Way

We are currently working on a new homepage design.  It is inspired by the BBC Homepage. 

It should make for easier access to information regarding the Media Cloisters.

Posted by Stanton on 04/15 at 03:13 PM
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

OIS web layout

The web team worked with the Office of International Services to come up with this new web design for Office of International Services The layout will be used by OIS to update the current website to make it more dynamic and interactive.

website layout

Posted by Manasi on 03/25 at 02:29 PM
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009

GetWeb and Web Design Training

A. Training Assignment


  • Activate your GetWeb Account

  • Watch the Web Training Intro Video

  • Read Andrea’s tips regarding the how-to’s of web site consultation.

  • Edit the HTML template provided.

  • Upload/FTP your edited page to your GetWeb account.

  • Email the URL of your website to Baynard.

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Posted by Dev Darshan on 02/11 at 04:16 PM
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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Web Design Resources

CSS Zen Garden and A List Apart demonstrate the artistry and the technique of CSS design

Here’s something aspiring web designers may find interesting:

CSS Zen Garden
http://www.csszengarden.com/
At any given moment, the CSS Zen garden has several designs that show how much can be done with CSS.

A List Apart
http://www.alistapart.com/
While the Zen Garden focuses on the visual aspect, A List Apart focuses on the technical aspect of CSS and web design.

Both are really great resources. Check them out.

Posted by Yevgeniya on 11/13 at 01:29 PM
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Friday, November 07, 2008

Ripping Video from the Internet & Free Online Conversion

Ever needed to grab a video from YouTube for an academic project?
Or convert between audio or video formats on the fly?
Compress a video?
Now there’s MediaConverter.org!

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Posted by John on 11/07 at 12:18 PM
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Library Video

The new student orientation committee and the Media Cloisters collaborated to create a library orientation video for the class of 2012.

This video was created with the help of many wonderful Vassar students, the new student orientation committee and the Media Cloisters.

2008 Vassar Library New Student Orientation from Baynard on Vimeo.
If you have any feedback you’d like to share, please contact Marisa Goudy or Baynard Bailey.

Posted by Baynard on 08/26 at 07:32 PM
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Sharing Large Files in Vspace

Vspace is a a useful online storage utility.

Everyone with a Vassar email account has access to Vspace.
With Vspace you can upload files from your computer into your Vspace account, and then be able to access them via the Internet. This is super useful. You don’t have to carry around a flash drive or burn a CD. You can work on something in your dorm or at home and then have it available in class or at the library.

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Posted by Baynard on 08/20 at 01:44 PM
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Monday, August 11, 2008

Chat Page

Widgets are available in Meebo and Google to add to your web page.

Click in the box below to chat with Baynard, the Media Cloisters Manager.

Posted by Baynard on 08/11 at 02:25 PM
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Monday, August 04, 2008

Easy Wiki Creation

Creating a wiki is an easy way to develop web pages.

A wiki is a group of web pages created and edited by one person (or a group of people) that allow for easy access and editing via a web browser. The pages contain text but they also support links and other forms of markup language. 

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Posted by Baynard on 08/04 at 11:14 AM
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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Google Docs

Google Docs provide collaborative work environments for a variety of applications.

Google Docs (which you can use for free if you get a free gmail account) allow you to create, edit, and share word processing documents and spreadsheets. They are useful for collaborating with people on campus or overseas. There are myriad academic applications. 

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Posted by Baynard on 06/19 at 10:57 PM
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