(I have decided to leave this post up until after Friday’s class, so that it doesn’t get pushed down by other posts. Unfortunately, this theme doesn’t allow for sticky posts that remain at the top of the page and I’d like to be sure everyone sees it. After I have talked about it in class, I will start making updates at that time. Remember to use this as a test post for commenting!)

If you’re here, I’ll assume you are (or were) in IS301 at Nevada State College, and saw in the syllabus that this website would be used as an interactive platform to discuss technology and serve as a supplemental source of information from what we learn in class.

This site doesn’t necessarily mirror what we talk about in class. In fact, posts on this site could be anything from a detailed look at how you can determine what data is passing over and through your home network, to asking how long you can watch Ned Flanders riddly-diddly.

If it’s related in any way to technology then it is fair game on this site. There is so much to talk about, so much to cover, and so many ways that it impacts us that there is never a shortage of topics to talk about.

An iPhone device that adds a bacon scent to your alarm. Isn’t technology great?

Posts occur daily (normally), sometimes multiple posts in one day if there is a lot going on, but it is only me making all the posts so I put them up as often as I can. I am considering allowing students to make guest posts or even set up their own blogs, so we’ll see how that goes.

I usually let the comments fall out as they will, but I do occasionally get involved if a debate starts or questions get asked.

I always accept ideas or suggestions for posts you’d like to see as well; if there is something you’d like to know more about, whether we covered it in class or not, or something you saw or heard about that you thought was interesting and would like more information, or anything else, you are welcome to let me know.

I would strongly suggest you read the post below, which gives you some ideas about the functionality, capabilities, and future intentions of this site. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, or anything else, you can leave them in the comments.

Some important reminders regarding comments:

Carl Sagan has it figured out

Commenting is mandatory, and I will provide additional information about the structure your comments should take and how often they are required, although it is all spelled out very clearly in the syllabus available on WebCampus.

If you will be commenting under a nickname, you need to let me know who you are or I can’t give you credit for your comments.

You can also use this post as a testbed for making test comments, to see if your WordPress registration or Facebook commenting or what have you is actually working properly. You can make test comments as often as you like, that’s what this post is for.

WordPress is the blogging platform on which this site is based, so to register for a WordPress account, which will let you comment on this and any other WordPress site, you can follow the guide I have put up under the ‘How to Sign Up‘ link. You can find it in the left sidebar on this page, near the top, or you can click the link above. Below is an image of the sidebar link if you need.

Some additional pages.

So be sure you check back, including this week now that regular posts have started. If you have any comments, concerns, problems with or suggestions about the site please let me know.

Have fun!