digital media at broward college

Catching Up

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 21:30:00 +0000

What have you all been doing since I last posted. Yes, one should post every day or close to it so you can see that I am way behind. I hope that this one post will invite those of you who have followed me to comment and share how you have been doing in life and school. I have been very busy with school as usual with new online changes with D2L and new classes. Also, I am thinking about what direction I will take in terms of developing another blog about what I like to do other then teach or school topics. And the thoughts are tremendous. I have so many ideas and so little time. I do hope so many of you that visit will tell me how you are doing. Then I will get back to the business of sharing interesting topics with you.

7 Lively Type Effects for InDesign

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:41:00 +0000

Create seven lively type effects in InDesign by following the tips in this article? http://www.creativepro.com/article/seven-lively-sins-try-these-indesign-type-effects. Of course, the same ideas can be applied to Illustrator, Photoshop, and other programs of your choice. What are your favorite type effects and when do you use them?

Mobile Marketing

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:58:00 +0000

Read the entire article at http://appsavvy.blogspot.com/2012/03/r-u-marketing-on-mobile.html. Kim has some noteworthy articles on her site http://appsavvy.blogspot.com that you will find helpful. Thanks for the valuable information.

Graphics to Fabric

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:14:00 +0000

As many of you know, one of my favorite sites is http://www.geninne.com/. Today's blog shows the release of her new fabric from Cloud 9. The collection is called Alegria. Can't beat it, two of my favs, design and fabric. I have used these examples in classes before. Why don't some of you look at your designs to see if you have anything worthy of print not on paper, not on the web, but on FABRIC!

Congratulations Geninne on your beautiful work. I hope this is inspiration to many of you. I can't wait to touch and sew on some of these designs.

Have you learned anything new on Blogging?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:48:00 +0000

Have you learned anything new to add to your blog recently. Just because you have started development of your blog, doesn't mean you are done. The learning curve continues. Share a tip or link that you like for 3 bonus pts. I just read about breadcrumbs used in Google search http://www.bloggerplugins.org/2009/06/breadcrumb-for-blogger-blogspot.html and plan to try it soon. What blogs are you following? Share two links for sites you have found helpful to your blog or to you for 2 bonus pts.

Notice the New Look of My Blog?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:12:00 +0000

You see the change to the style of the blog. What do you think. Go to template, Dynamic Views and try one for yourself. The one I am using is magazine. I will customize soon. Which one do you like the best for your blog?

SEO, Keyword Optimization

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:17:00 +0000

SEO, keyword optimization. Read the following two articles to enhance your chances of having your page search for keywords by Google, Yahoo, and other SEO sources.

http://www.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-seo/basics-of-search-engine-friendly-design-and-development

http://www.seomoz.org/blog/perfecting-keyword-targeting-on-page-optimization

Have you tested your SEO ranking? The following article gives you a step-by-step guide to search engine optimization.

http://www.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-seo

Now let's see what you have learned about SEO or keyword targeting. Respond by telling us how you have used keywords in one of your blog's pages? Have you used internal links, internal link targeting? Show us an example.

Chase Bank Overcharging? Does Social Media Really Work?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:41:00 +0000

What fee does your bank charge to cash a check drawn on your bank by someone who is not a customer? What do bank charges have to do with digital media and social media you ask? I want to see if companies really do pay employees to search social media to see what is being said about their companies. Can we as individuals make a difference in how banks and other industries treat their customers? We know in some instances that we do. Bank of America pulled the fee for using its ATM card after customers used social media to protest. The Sun-Sentinel, Miami Herald, and other news outlets have reported on other examples. Let's find out if social media really works.

Here's my story. Today I visited Chase Bank to cash a check drawn on its bank. While waiting in line for the next available teller, I asked if Chase cashed checks drawn on its bank if I didn't have an account there. Yes, I was told, the bank does. When the teller was available to help me, I asked the same question. The teller responded yes, but immediately asked me if I wanted to open an account with Chase. I said no. After the teller asked for identification, fingerprinted my index finger, then started to cash the check, he told me that I needed to pay $27.50. Seriously? Ser-i-o-u-s-l-y! You've got to be kidding I said to the teller. He said no, he was telling the truth. If I wanted to open an account, the charge would be waived. The bank charges 2 percent of the check value to cash a check drawn on its bank, to a non-account holding customer. I was in shock, although with the way banks have been doing business and overcharging customers, I don't know why. I told the teller no thank you and asked for the check back. So, to get my money, I must place the check in my bank account, wait for the check to be processed for the funds to be available, or else pay the fee.

So, is your bank charging fees like this? What do you think of the 2 percent charge? Is that the cost of doing business? Does it cost a bank $27.50 or more, to cash a check? What as customers of banks can we do? I want to see if Chase or other banks will get this message and respond. I am going to send this message to blogs, my classes, and to other social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook. Will you do the same? Can we make a difference? Share this with your contacts to see if businesses really do hear us.

Design a Day. Is it for You?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000

If you are working on your portfolio, looking for a job, working and not doing what you want, or are just a regular Joe, student, you will enjoy this post: http://www.gomediazine.com/design-articles/hannes-beers-all-day-everyday-project/. That about describes everyone doesn't it. This article came to my google feed so I decided to check it out. This topic of something a day has been making the rounds in social media for a year or two. This is just the author's twist (and a good one) on it. If you are considering doing an interview for your blog or podcast, this is a sample that could give you ideas. Create your own "something a day" to see what you can do. Link here if you do follow this lead.

Win $200 Book Cover Design Contest

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:18:00 +0000

Untitled Document
Win $200 by designing book cover for CGS1060C.
2nd Annual book cover design contest
for CGS1060C to be used for 2012-2013 classes
offered by Pearson Publishing Company

File format: all designs must be submitted in native format (psd, ai, or indd) as well as jpg, tiff, and PDF. The design must be created for Print. Size 8.25 x 10.75, spiral bound. The text needs to be in a separate layer from the design so editing can be done if necessary.
This wording must be placed on front cover: Fifth Custom Edition for Broward College, South Campus. CGS1060C Course Textbook Bundle. This required bundle includes an MIL access code and selected chapters from two textbooks. Back cover just continues background graphics, ISBN and Pearson logo. The current & previous winning covers are attached. These are included to let you see the design of previous editions. This in no way means you should create something like these. Use as guides only.
Design: Let your imagination and creativity take over. Think of all the topics covered in the course: Microsoft apps, Windows, computer technology, security, Internet, hardware, software, social apps and so on. Don't use icons of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Windows as that is too drab and expected.
The faculty on South wants a cover that will attract attention to South Campus and the course. Preference will be given to designs that show this as a South Campus book (drawing, cartoon, photograph, whatever you visualize as South Campus). The current cover is in lime green. The new design must use color other than that color so students can recognize the correct textbook to buy.
Students must be in computer or Digital Media classes on South Campus to apply. No previous winner can apply. The winner will need to sign a release of reproduction rights to Pearson Publishing. You will be credited for the design in the inside of the book.
Think abstract, you donÕt need computers to show technology, but you do need to show the concept of technology. Your clients are students. What design will engage a user and encourage a student to open the book.
You can design the book cover in Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign. Graphics must be designed by you, with any graphics or photography copyright free. If you use a special font for the text, make sure to include the font with your files.
Deadline: March 16, midnight. Place all files in a folder with your name on it. Zip the folder. Email the zipped file to slambert@broward.edu. Print the front and back cover and place them in a pony envelope to OST/Digital Media Technology office, Bldg. 70, R. 203, addressed to Suzanne Lambert.
Winner to be selected by OST faculty by March 20.
Winner will receive $200.
Winner's design will be used on book cover for 2012-2013 school year, and in addition the winner will receive publicity in Broward College media. This is a great opportunity to add to your portfolio and may open up job opportunities as well. This is a quick deadline. You will need to work under pressure to get the job done. This is a real job! Show us what you can do!

previous winner, Rafael Alvalos

current edition

Have you Blogged today?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:57:00 +0000

What have you done this week to increase traffic to your site? Have you blogged, tweeted, FB, LinkedIn? Get busy now. Find links that have helped you and share them here. First 5 responses with information get 3 bonus pts. for discussion. Talk me into bonus pts for more than the first 5. See this link to inspire you. http://www.pbdink.com/blog/2011/12/31/social-networking-worth-time-spent-it/.
I found this through LinkedIn recommendations.

Have you read introduction-to-marketing-analytics.pdf?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000

Have you read the post from last week on blogging and marketing analytics? If you haven't here is your second reminder. This is worth the read. The free download is worth the read. You can also find the pdf on the blackboard site for the class. Pamela Vaughn has done a great job in covering many of the terms, definitions, sources, for analyzing and marketing your blog. http://www.hubspot.com/thank-you-inbound-marketing-analytics-ebook/?guid=1f3875e5-a022-4fc9-9c07-c28fb39e29c0&submissionGuid=d040a050-4f1d-47ba-aff5-5e671930a7f6 read this now.

10 Amazing Blogging Insights Your Analytics Can Tell You

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:19:00 +0000

Posted by Pamela Vaughan

Fri, Jan 13, 2012 @ 12:50 PM

If you're regularly creating content to fuel your inbound marketing strategy, you're probably using a blog to publish the bulk of it. That's fantastic, since we know businesses that blog more than 20 times per month generate 5 times more traffic than businesses that blog fewer than 4 times per month (they also generate 4 times more leads than businesses that don't blog at all!).

With all that content, traffic, and leads you're generating, are you aware that you're sitting on a gold mine of valuable data? Did you also know that you can leverage all that data to glean valuable insights and improve the performance of your blog content? You just have to know how to use it! Let's break it down by the individual blog metrics you should be tracking so you can start making incremental improvements to your blog and generating even more traffic and leads using data that's right under your nose.

Are you posting regularly to your blog? What is your tracking telling you.

Have you tried Pinterest

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:34:00 +0000

Have you tried Pinterest.com? I just read more information today on how companies are using www.pinterest.com for branding, organizing, blogging and so much more. This article http://www.blogworld.com/2012/01/21/35-brilliant-bloggers-talk-about-pinterest/comment-page-1/#comment-35138 led me to this post. I visited a number of the links in branding and agreed with much of what the authors are saying. Take a look and tell me what you think. If you have used Pinterest, how and why.

Blog Site Addresses

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:40:00 +0000

Please link to your blog site, add your name, and a brief description of your blog so that everyone can go to each others' blogs. Everyone in class should reply to this post.

Register for Digital Media Technology, Term 20122

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:55:00 +0000

Now is the time to register for winter term. Look at the schedule online. If you need help, see Carolinda Williams, 954-201-8111, cwilliam@broward.edu, our technical adviser for assistance. If you plan to graduate before next year winter term, you must take the internship and the project management classes. DIG2940 Digital Media Practicum and DIG2945 Digital Media Project Management are offered only once a year.

I will be happy to answer questions for you as well. DIG2500c Digital Media Authoring (learn how to create blogs, podcasts, create interactive tutorials using Adobe Captivate, screen capture tutorials and other authoring topics) is offered next term as well and will only be offered once this year. If you need that class, register for it.

Check out the other classes as well.

CSS Best Practices for Beginners

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Review this article and study the tips for best use of CSS. If you follow these steps, your CSS should improve and be easy to edit. http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/html-css-techniques/30-css-best-practices-for-beginners/.

Do you have other recommendations that have helped you to add?

Dynamic Typography Design

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Typography is stunning way to create posters, advertisements, and other graphic design. Here are some links to some of the best sites I have found to see these displays of Typography in Design.

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2009/09/30-typography-posters-that-youve-probably-never-seen-before/

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/02/25/breathtaking-typographic-posters/

http://blog.uprinting.com/90-exciting-typography-posters-and-designs/

http://www.noupe.com/design/40-killer-typographic-posters-photoshop-effects-and-tutorials.html

http://webexpedition18.com/articles/55-surprisingly-beautiful-typography-posters-and-desings/

Take a look and tell us your favorite and why. Did you see anything to inspire you? What do you look for in inspiration for your designs?

Looking for a Job?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:54:00 +0000

I just found a link to Acquinity Interactive in Deerfield Beach. It looks like they have quite a few openings for digital media jobs. Take a look:

https://www.abso.com/jobboard/Acquinity/Careers.html

If you are not qualified now, you can at least see what companies in the area are looking for. Any of you interested?

Beginners have hope for inspiration

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:51:00 +0000

I just read this post about beginners and thought it might give some of you hope, inspiration, feeling of community. . .
http://leffjakin.tumblr.com/post/4946606064
Does this apply to you? What are your thoughts.

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:45:00 +0000

Students needed for commercial of BC Digital Media Technology

Anyone who is available to be in a commercial that is being shot today, August 24, 1 p.m., please come to Bldg. 70, R. 225, South Campus. Broward College is shooting a commercial that will highlight South Campus, and specific programs offered here. If you are on campus, stop by. You may be on your way to being a commercial talent. This is a volunteer job, but you can gain bonus points for your discussion grade. I am not sure how long it will take, but certainly not too long. We are scheduled for 1-3 p.m., but I think it will be less than a half hour of shooting time.

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:37:00 +0000

As Digital Media Technology followers, what interests you?

What would you like to see in this blog that might help you return. Are you more interested in graphic design in Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign, or web design, or video production. Comment here to add your voice on topics you might like to have discussed. I will start with what comes to my attention, but I am always interested in your voice. Any suggestions for future postings?

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:31:00 +0000

Welcome to Term 20121, the fall term at Broward College, Digital Media/Multimedia Technology, South Campus.

As you can tell, it has been a while since I have posted to the blog. This summer my mother broke her hip and I have really devoted my time to taking care of her. I am very lucky to still have my mom who is 79 and I will do anything to help take care of her. I am still living with her until she completes all the therapy to walk by herself. Although I had online classes this summer, I didn't keep up with the blog as my workload became very complicated with the health care. I am only going into details here to let everyone know why I have not been consistent in updating the blog.

Now that the term has started, I hope to post on a regular basis so that this blog will be pertinent to you.

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Internship opportunities: You can work ahead to gain hours for your internship if you are interested in the following opportunities.

Social Capital Management: We are a full service technology firm that is currently seeking qualified interns to join our team. We reviewed information on your organization and we believe that there is a pool of talents among your members and affiliates. It would be greatly appreciated if you could forward these internship opportunities to your associates.

Social Capital Management is a full service technology firm that specializes in social media, search engine, web design, and mobile solutions. Our mission is to utilize social connectivity to bring about positive social change. The internships focus on new media, social media, designs, search engine and mobile technology. We welcome true social media enthusiasts and digital natives to apply. Our internships foster a virtual working environment and real-time idea exchanges. In addition, our organizational structure and management approach seek to encourage innovation, creativity and advancement. For more information on our company, please visit http://socialcapitalmanagement.org.

Opportunities are in three categories: Content Coordinator, Design and Search Engine Coordinator, Social Media and Online Marketing Coordinator. Read more

Content Coordinator

Internship Description

Social Capital Management is a full service technology firm that specializes in social media, search engine, web design, and mobile solutions. We are seeking for qualified interns to join our team. The internships focus on new media, social media, designs, search engine and mobile technology. We welcome true social media enthusiasts and digital natives to apply. Our internships foster a virtual working environment and real-time idea exchanges. In addition, our organizational structure and management approach seek to encourage innovation, creativity and advancement.

The intern is required to devote 20 hours per week to the internship and must have reliable access to a computer and internet. In addition, the intern must have excellent communication skills and writing skills. Bilingual and knowledge on content management are preferred but not required. Each intern will be trained on different aspects of content generation and management.

Time Required: 20 hours per week.

Location: work from home.

Term: This position is offered as a six-month unpaid internship and training will be provided. Upon the completion of the internship, an evaluation will be made to assess potential for a paid position.

Company Background:

Social Capital Management is a full service technology firm that specializes in social media, search engine, web design, and mobile solutions. We are a team of true digital natives and social media enthusiasts who enjoy developing outside-the-box solutions for businesses, non-profit organizations and political campaigns. Our mission is to utilize social connectivity to bring about positive social change.

In the age of information revolution, most organizations have used online technology to operate and to market their services and products. While these initiatives are essential to a successful operational and marketing strategy, they can be costly. Social Capital Management assumes the responsibility of these essential digital activities, and provides a cost effective solution to the operational and marketing strategy of any organization. The solution consists of creating and implementing a customized digital strategy allowing businesses to connect with consumers. For more information, please visit http://socialcapitalmanagement.org/

Contact information:

Please submit your resume on our website at http://socialcapitalmanagement.org/opportunities. You can also email your resume with a writing sample to hr@socialcapitalmanagement.org for consideration.

Design and Search Engine Coordinator

Internship Description

The intern is required to devote 20 hours per week to the internship and must have reliable access to the internet, a computer with PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. In addition, the intern must have experience with Photoshop and HTML. Basic knowledge on PHP, C++, and web design are preferred but not required. Each intern will be trained on different aspects of design and search engine optimization.

Time Required: 20 hours per week.

Location: work from home.

Company Background:

Contact information:

Please submit your resume on our website at http://socialcapitalmanagement.org/opportunities. You can also email your resume with a design sample to hr@socialcapitalmanagement.org for consideration.

Social Media and Online Marketing Coordinator

Internship Description

The intern is required to devote 20 hours per week to the internship and must have reliable access to a computer and internet. In addition, the intern must have excellent communication skills and writing skills. Bilingual and knowledge on social media are preferred but not required. Each intern will be trained on different aspects of social media and online marketing.

Time Required: 20 hours per week.

Location: work from home.

Company Background:

Contact information:

Please submit your resume on our website at http://socialcapitalmanagement.org/opportunities. You can also email your resume with a writing sample to hr@socialcapitalmanagement.org for consideration.

slambert@broward.edu (Anonymous) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:55:00 +0000

Job anyone? Please read the following to see if you are interested in working for this company.

Job Description:

We are seeking student designers who are interested in multi-media and ecommerce web development with an international broadcasting company. You will learn how to create websites for mobile, desktop and television platforms. Responsibilities include designing user interfaces and formulating ideas on how to improve our conversion/retention rate.

Salary: Negotiable

Company Overview:

Olympusat, Inc. owns, operates and provides turnkey operational and distribution services for independent linear and non-linear networks. Formed in 1999, Olympusat was the first independent company to offer a package of Spanish-language networks in the U.S. together in a satellite multiplex and marketed by our seasoned affiliate team. These networks have developed over the years to be high quality compelling, popular and highly distributed across the nation.

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND PORTFOLIO TO HUMANRESOURCES@OLYMPUSAT.COM