we could make a few changes to the code to do videos...I thought I'd post this in general, since it's intended more for those who are interested in coding but know little about it.
I've been thinking about possibly getting together a group of coders to do a summer coding "college" type thing.
The intention of this will be to give one-on-one aid to learning coders who just can't seem to learn well from tutorials and other non-personal learning techniques [books, videos, etc.]
What I plan on doing is have someone pay a "tuition" fee [not sure what it will be yet], and that covers them for the two months of summer, and winter break.
Users can attend online "classes", which will be run by me and other coders who are interested in this. We will setup a video/chat room, where the "teacher" runs screen capture software to show what they are doing, while talking over microphone.
If "students" have questions, they need simply type their question in the chat, and the "teacher" will respond. Students can also arrange for 3 one-on-one learning sessions per week if needed.
Also, all classes will be available for streaming by students for six months. [July 1 - December 31]
Some languages that will be taught include: html, xhtml, javascript, xml, php, css, and more.
Since this is still just in the planning stages, I would like to get a feel for how much interest could be gathered from this project; so all I need to know for now is would you be interested in this?
hmmm.... sounds good. I got a chat room software that i haven't used yet. it costs $5 but i already have it.
Yes i would be, very much .
That would be an awsome idea! Though i really stink at coding so i couldn't help.
I have a question: Would it be a website or just a chatroom?
It would be a full website, most likely on a Private Server.
@infestor1: I appreciate the thought, but I've already finished coding the chatroom portion of it. Now I'm just talking to my host about eventually integrating the screen capture software into my server/site.
Good luck Cr0w.i am sure it will be a big sucess.
Is there a way i can help without knowing how to code Really well because if there is i would do it.
Good luck Cr0w.i am sure it will be a big sucess.
Is there a way i can help without knowing how to code Really well because if there is i would do it.
Erm...become a student?
That's all i can think of for now, but if anything opens up, I'll let you know.
It sounds like en excellent idea! If it does come to fruition then i'll definitely consider being a student
It sounds like en excellent idea! If it does come to fruition then i'll definitely consider being a student
I just want to see how much interest I can gather, then I'll put up a poll regarding tuition costs.
I'm happy to help teach dude!
Wow sounds cool, I only know basics, I just built a website not to long ago, I posted it as "My Website" It has frames, Tables, images, etc. Though I need a Complete design, Its just "ok" But I want it Better then what it is. Go check it out.
Seems like a good idea. Would be helpful to, like you said, people who find it hard to pick it up from tutorials and like. Much like me, 6 months ago.
One thing I plan on adding is a free preview type thing for potential students. It will give them an opportunity to browse member features, and will show a few example recordings of classes.
As long as it doesn't cost too much I'm in. I learned a bit of javascript once before but I've forgotten it. I've always wanted to be able to back my designs up with codes. It will come in handy with web design and what not.
So.. just how much will it cost?
As long as it doesn't cost too much I'm in. I learned a bit of javascript once before but I've forgotten it. I've always wanted to be able to back my designs up with codes. It will come in handy with web design and what not.
So.. just how much will it cost?
Probably not too much; $20 at the most.
Hm, I would suggest lowering the price, maybe even doing it for free at first, that way people will be able to recommend the college, and possibly even a price. I would definitely be interested though.
You can' offer 'training' for free. If that was the case people wouldn't bother trying to teach...
Hehe, Wrighty... Maybe if I learn Javascript well enough I can teach
var Kai = javascript.Level1
if Kai = javascript.Level5++
{
prompt("ahmigad I can teach!");
}
else
{
prompt ("epic fail!");
}
how was that ?
prompt? O.o
alert
prompt? O.o
alert
maybe prompt is C.. lol I was learning C way back when, but compilers apparently don't work on my computer.. like the outcome pops up in Command Prompt but only for a second.. Annoying
prompt does exist, it's just not what I think you meant!
prompt does exist, it's just not what I think you meant!
I know in JS it asks for input, no?
Yup!
Yup!
teeheehee... you should teach me more o.O
No... pay for the college when it's out!
Hm, I would suggest lowering the price, maybe even doing it for free at first, that way people will be able to recommend the college, and possibly even a price. I would definitely be interested though.
I think it's quite reasonable - you'd pay a lot more for a lesson at a college, or even some books. It equates to about £10 for us peeps in the UK, which i think is excellent value.
$20 is good, would we be able to pay by PayPal? Thats the easiest way to do it.
$20 is good, would we be able to pay by PayPal? Thats the easiest way to do it.
o,o not when your mom thinks the world is out to scam itself
My mother will understand completely. I'll tell her its good for learning web design and I could put it towards my life later on, and also there are classes in high school that do coding/web design and its always better to have a head start then go in not knowing anything. She'll hand me her credit card and I'll be learning to code
My mother will understand completely. I'll tell her its good for learning web design and I could put it towards my life later on, and also there are classes in high school that do coding/web design and its always better to have a head start then go in not knowing anything. She'll hand me her credit card and I'll be learning to code
"What if its a scam!?"
"But Mom, I know them..."
"OMG WHAT IF THEY MOLESTED YOU?! WHAT. IF. THEY MOLESTED YOU?!"
"Wouldn't I notice if I had been molested...?"
"OMG THEY BRAINWASHED YOU!!"
..
I'm old enough to control my own money. I earn it, i spend it
I can get my mother to give me her credit card for anything. I simply tell her I'll pay her the money back and she agrees to almost no matter what it is.
I'm old enough to control my own money. I earn it, i spend it
So can I, I just can't spend credit card money. I actually have 60ish right now, but I am buying an R4DS
I currently have no money! I'm saving for a Tablet. It costs about $80 too. I just bought Guitar Hero 3 for $90.. My birthday is next month =/
I currently have no money! I'm saving for a Tablet. It costs about $80 too. I just bought Guitar Hero 3 for $90.. My birthday is next month =/
Yatta! I got one like a week ago..
Bamboo!
Thats the one I'm thinking of getting too.
A tablet is on my shopping list too. If i've got enough money from overtime during Christmas i might be able to afford one.
Thats the one I'm thinking of getting too.
its really great and worth it
Good. Because I'm getting it.
$20 is good, would we be able to pay by PayPal? Thats the easiest way to do it.
*struggles to get back on topic*
Yes, paypal will most probably be the method of pay!
lol is there really any other way?
Bank Transfer ... and other online payment methods 'storm pay' is one I think.
Cheque, if someone doesn't have paypal. Would take ages to get over by post but that's an option.
Bank Transfer ... and other online payment methods 'storm pay' is one I think.
storm pay = scam all over it
someone tried to scam me with it ... nub
The other ones suck! PayPal > Your mother's service of transfering money.
The other ones suck! PayPal > Your mother's service of transfering money.
So eloquently put.
PayPal is just too easy. You type in your account and password then you have moneyzzz.
( I've gotten 3 topics locked so far!)
PayPal is just too easy. You type in your account and password then you have moneyzzz.
( I've gotten 3 topics locked so far!
bah, team work if anything
would we get degrees and have a little online graduation and everything?
I want a certificate that says something special on it so I can print it out and take it to a bar or something and when they say I have to be 21 I'll show them certificate that says I graduated Coding College.
I don't know how it will work..
but I'm guessing there would be tests etc... It'll be ran professionally though for sure!
I want a certificate that says something special on it so I can print it out and take it to a bar or something and when they say I have to be 21 I'll show them certificate that says I graduated Coding College.
XD by the time u graduate you'll be way beyond 21 jk jk
Fo shoo sista girl! Wha i duu! Kthxbai. Figure it out, get back to us.
Payment options will most likely be PayPal, Google Checkout, Interac Online, Cheque/Money Order, and Wire Transfer.
And yes, there will be some form of exams [not sure how it'll be controlled to not allow cheating, though.], and I'll get a sexy certificate made which will be mailed to each "student".
Payment options will most likely be PayPal, Google Checkout, Interac Online, Cheque/Money Order, and Wire Transfer.
And yes, there will be some form of exams [not sure how it'll be controlled to not allow cheating, though.
What would all the staff be. Teachers and...something else.
Teachers mainly I would have thought... there'd be some administrative people too I think (though Cr0w would probably handle that [or I could
Teachers mainly I would have thought... there'd be some administrative people too I think (though Cr0w would probably handle that [or I could
Lol. What about a janitor.They would..hm... that doesn't make any sense.
Haha you never know
Haha you never know
Janitor clears out spam. Hey, as you said.You never know.
I'll be taking care of most of the administrative stuff [money, specifically.
There will be a forum for the site, but the teachers will probably take care of moderating that.
I'll be taking care of most of the administrative stuff [money, specifically.
There will be a forum for the site, but the teachers will probably take care of moderating that.
You're going to take our monehs!
I'm actually quite excited about this, it'd be an excellent venture if it all went to plan, and had the right backing.
I'm glad that people are interested in this; that way it will [hopefully] be a success.
*Looks at clock [reads 5am]...wonders if it's time for sleep.
Yes, yes it is time for bed
Yes, yes it is time for bed
Nahh, I've got a code I need to finish; I think I'll work on that so that I can get it released faster!
Yes, yes it is time for bed
Nahh, I've got a code I need to finish; I think I'll work on that so that I can get it released faster!
Do you know when it will be realeased?
when he's done
when he's done
.....true.
I wouldn't think for a while yet, as there's a lot still to sort out - staffing, payment, lessons..not forgetting all the behind the scenes admin work!
I think he said june/july to me...
I think he said june/july to me...
Time it so it opens on my birthday
I think he said june/july to me...
Time it so it opens on my birthday
o,o
that would suck, you would have to go to school on your birthday
It'd not be the first time, and at least i'd be doing something i enjoy
It'd not be the first time, and at least i'd be doing something i enjoy
Computers ftw!
I'm actually not sure when it will start, as I work full time July 1st - August 31st.
Start it Now!
Start it Now!
Yes, everyone send me your $20 tuition fee through the online payment system I haven't set up, then head over to the site that doesn't exist yet, to take some classes that haven't been planned, taught by some teachers who don't exist, on some software that hasn't been written yet. o.O
Seriously, Wrighty...
I meant when it's all done!