Right now I'm thinking paper robot.
These are cool too.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Week 1, GSP 410
Wow. I mean, wow. I'm having a really hard time not being cynical about my first assignment for this semesters class.
First off, I had to install another program and I really dislike doing that. Especially demo trial-ware of a program I've never heard of and I'm unlikely to use. The program is called SmartDraw, and though it has some decent looking features, it isn't the sort of thing I do every day. The extent of what we did could be done in Word, or Powerpoint, two much more logical choices in the long term. Plus, it bothers me a little that the class assignment is to download and use and turn in work done with a trial demo software. I wonder what the SmartDraw people would think of DeVry using their software this way?
Here's the instructions as I saw them, the the bad grammar, spelling and missing instructions as is.
And this is what I had to do to it.
That's it. Well, that's one third of the assignment, though it was just as simple. Basically select the shape and then fill in the wording as it appears in the book. I hope I can actually learn something from this class. Something outside the "discussion" area, where in my experience to date, little has be learned.
First off, I had to install another program and I really dislike doing that. Especially demo trial-ware of a program I've never heard of and I'm unlikely to use. The program is called SmartDraw, and though it has some decent looking features, it isn't the sort of thing I do every day. The extent of what we did could be done in Word, or Powerpoint, two much more logical choices in the long term. Plus, it bothers me a little that the class assignment is to download and use and turn in work done with a trial demo software. I wonder what the SmartDraw people would think of DeVry using their software this way?
Here's the instructions as I saw them, the the bad grammar, spelling and missing instructions as is.
And this is what I had to do to it.
That's it. Well, that's one third of the assignment, though it was just as simple. Basically select the shape and then fill in the wording as it appears in the book. I hope I can actually learn something from this class. Something outside the "discussion" area, where in my experience to date, little has be learned.
DeVry again
After a much enjoyed and much needed 2 week break from classes, I'm back at it. I'm now enrolled in GSP 410, Software Engineering for Game Programming. So far, the reading has been so dry I can't get through it. Although I think it has some good points, I just seem to have a problem with non-fiction.
Anyway, I'm downloading SmartDraw for my first assignment. We'll see how it goes.
On an aside, I decided to try and link with my professor on LinkedIn, he wouldn't be the first. Unfortunately however, he was unwilling to do so. I don't know why this bothers me, as it doesn't really matter. I guess I just don't like the rejection. Obviously its his profile and he can link with who he wants. Maybe its for the best though, since his profile picture makes him look like a weird stalker.
Anyway, I'm downloading SmartDraw for my first assignment. We'll see how it goes.
On an aside, I decided to try and link with my professor on LinkedIn, he wouldn't be the first. Unfortunately however, he was unwilling to do so. I don't know why this bothers me, as it doesn't really matter. I guess I just don't like the rejection. Obviously its his profile and he can link with who he wants. Maybe its for the best though, since his profile picture makes him look like a weird stalker.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Don't You Be My Neighbor
The DEA was out in force today in my back yard. Turns out for the last few years we've had our own weed house in the neighborhood.
This really creeps me out. So close.
On Sunday Gail and I noticed some strange behavior over at this house. We were on our deck and we noticed the neighbor was pulling dead plants out their backyard basement window. We commented on it jokingly, as they must be cleaning out the weed. We don't really know these neighbors, having never taken the time to try and get to know them. I couldn't identify them if I needed. Last night we watched the Season 5 premier (onDemand FYI) of Weeds on Showtime too. Then today DEA raids the house.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Dean's List
Grades are in, I'm on the Dean's list again!
I was worried going into the final for GSP-380, but once I started it was a breeze. Some of the questions were wonky to try and trick you. Or maybe just poorly phrased to try and be different, but a strong A pulled through.
My next class is GSP-410, Software Engineering for Game Programming. Hope this class rocks. I'm taking it alone so I can give it some focus (and take some pressure off during the summer).
I was worried going into the final for GSP-380, but once I started it was a breeze. Some of the questions were wonky to try and trick you. Or maybe just poorly phrased to try and be different, but a strong A pulled through.
My next class is GSP-410, Software Engineering for Game Programming. Hope this class rocks. I'm taking it alone so I can give it some focus (and take some pressure off during the summer).
Friday, June 26, 2009
ARhrrrr
ARhrrrr is an Augmented Reality thingy for mobile devices. I can't wait for this sort of stuff to become more common place.
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