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September 02, 12:12 PM
“If you have been unsure about whether to move to HTML 5 video or not, one more hurdle has been removed. MPEG LA has announced that the license for H.264 video will be free forever for anyone who provides their videos free to the end user.
Since this was the main objection groups like Mozilla had against using this codec, chances are that Firefox will soon be updated to use it. Then you’ll only need to save your videos in two formats: H.264 and Flash (for IE). And when IE 9 comes out, you will only need the one format.” -
August 25, 10:27 AM
Frequency of Students' Computer/Internet Activities
Quick stats on computer/software/internet use and frequency of use.
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August 19, 05:51 PM
The First Thing You Should Do With Facebook Places: Don't Let Other People Tag You
Seriously. Go change this setting pronto!
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August 19, 05:11 PM
A Comprehensive, Intro to SEO Powerpoint Slide Deck
Excellent introductory SEO presentation and documents.
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August 18, 02:47 PM
10 Essential Free E-Books for Web Designers
Sorry about all the Mashable links, that’s all I’ve managed to check lately, but more diverse sources are coming soon!
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August 13, 05:39 PM
40+ Web Design and Development Resources for Beginners
A must read for everyone looking to learn anything about web design.
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August 13, 04:56 PM
“Include your passion projects. This is what sets you apart and tells your story. I recommend to leave off irrelevant experience.” -Kimberly Aguilera”
- August 13, 03:19 PM
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July 16, 05:53 PM
10 Free Wireframing Tools for Designers
“Wireframing is a crucial step in web design and development as it allows for rapid prototyping and helps to pinpoint potential problems early in the process. It can be invaluable to have a visual representation of content, hierarchy and layout.”
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July 13, 04:30 PM
Google App Inventor: Now Anyone Can Create an Android App
I’ve heard interest in students looking to create smartphone apps, but the learning curve of app programming and be frustrating even for programming students. For those interested, check out this fully non-code, WYSIWYG-ish app developer for creating Android apps. Looks like the hope is that this will be a stepping stone to bring more people to Android app development, which is a good place for a student to begin experimenting.
- July 13, 04:24 PM
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June 29, 05:25 PM
SEU mentioned on Mashable!
Congrats to SEU for it’s innovative use of location-based apps! A Mashable mention is, of course, super cool.
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June 04, 11:12 AM
Read Textbooks on This Insanely Large Dual-Screen Tablet [PICS]
What do you think students? Would you pilot a textbook/educational device like this?
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June 03, 05:19 PM
Fleeting Epiphanies: Some of my favorite HTML5 and CSS3 tools and info
HTML5
- http://www.modernizr.com/ - One of my favorite tools. Modernizr tests, and then reports back what the user’s browser supports so you can write fallback CSS and JavaScript where needed. It also adds support in IE for most new HTML5 elements (with more being added in vs 1.2). I need…
Click through for the whole list - it’s perfect!
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June 03, 02:08 PM
Overcome the Google Analytics Learning Curve in 20 Minutes
A Marketing student asked me how to learn Google Analytics for a job - here’s a quick place to start for your questions after your initial dive into the wonderful world of analytics.
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June 02, 03:37 PM
The Future of Web Fonts
Catch up the situation with web typography here.
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May 24, 04:09 PM
“This website provides an independent and open tool for scanning your Facebook privacy settings.”
ReclaimPrivacy.org | Facebook Privacy Scanner
If you haven’t already used this tool to check your privacy settings, please do. Even my results were surprising!
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May 24, 03:36 PM
Google Tries to Simplify Fonts on the Web
While Typekit is awesome, I’m excited to see Google’s take on the web font issue.
- May 19, 02:19 PM
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May 18, 05:15 PM
Advice for Students & New Designers
Must-reads for those looking to break into the web industry (and reminders for those that already are):
- The Role of College for Web Designers (BuildInternet)
- Advice from Leading Male Designers (Smashing Magazine)
- Advice from Leading Female Designers (Smashing Magazine)
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May 13, 02:04 PM
8 Ways to Organize Your Life After College Using Google Docs
Some helpful, well-designed Google Docs to help you get organized. An excellent Google blog, and helpful for non-students too!
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May 12, 05:38 PM
“Our students need a way to put their best foot forward when they’re being researched by potential employers on Google, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn”
University to Provide Online Reputation Management to Graduates
Looks like a valuable service - I love the idea of giving students/graduates/everyone a concrete way to improve their online rep management.
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May 12, 01:31 PM
36 SEO Myths That Won’t Die But Need To
Okay I know this came out last month, but the discussion as to what is “true” in SEO is worth the link.
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May 12, 12:56 PM
Protect Yourself Against Facebook's New Hacker Path
Details on how to opt out of the “Instant Personalization” program.
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May 12, 12:53 PM
The Basics of CSS3
Some trendy features, with the CSS explained. Short & sweet. Enjoy!
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May 07, 05:28 PM
50 Helpful Typography Tools And Resources - Smashing Magazine
An excellent all-around resource list on typography for the beginner & typo-pro!
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May 07, 05:20 PM
When and why was my site flagged for malware?
A student who worked at a start-up had this issue - if it happens to your site, take action!
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May 07, 05:13 PM
“Knowing the ins and outs of our software is an important part of the job, too. Thinking conceptually and devising solutions should come first, though”
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May 07, 10:17 AM
“We’re partnering with the makers of Whrrl, a cutting-edge, location-based mobile platform, to allow you, your family and friends to participate in a one of a kind, collaborative, interactive, and real-time visual experience.”
Graduation gets social tomorrow at the SEU graduation ceremony. If I had a smart phone, I’d definitely join in. I’ll be there tomorrow, so I look forward to at least seeing Whrrl in action.
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May 06, 03:08 PM
9 Critical Tasks Before Launching Your Small Business Blog
I often see people in the workshops who are looking to start a web presence for their small business. While blogging is great, SMB’s need to first give it some significant thought.
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May 04, 05:33 PM
The Search Engine Landscape in 2010
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May 04, 05:27 PM
A List Apart: Articles: A Brief History of Markup
HTML5 for Web Designers is going to be a must read. Check out this link for an excerpt Chapter 1.
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May 04, 01:51 PM
Top 10 YouTube Tips for Small Businesses
aka YouTube marketing 101 :)
- May 04, 12:35 PM
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May 03, 05:10 PM
Click the image to read all about The Perfectly Optimized Page.
via www.seomoz.org
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April 30, 03:37 PM
“But the case for Google Apps in education is compelling in many ways. We interviewed the architects of this plan, as well as others who use Google in the classroom, and we’ve highlighted the three major benefits: 1) It saves schools money; 2) It boosts academic performance and motivation, and; 3) It prepares students for digital communication in the real world.”
Why Schools are Turning to Google Apps
Mashable succinctly looks at some of the advantages of K-12 schools using Google Apps. No discussion of the disadvantages, but thought-provoking noneoftheless.
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April 30, 01:54 PM
“Why aren’t we ranking higher on Google? Our name starts with A, and this other company only starts with H!”
(via clientsfromhell)
Some SEO humor for you :)
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April 21, 03:11 PM
“So You Need a Typeface” infographic by Julian Hansen
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April 19, 05:27 PM
Link Magnets: A New Paradigm in Link Acquisition
How to be a Link Magnet: SES NY 2010
“Magnetism is link acquisition is the idea that rather than simply producing and hoping people like it enough to link, you build a true incentive for them to do so.”
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April 19, 05:22 PM
Creating an Online Video Strategy
Best work I’ve seen for creating a current strategy for using and optimizing video on your site. A must read if you’re producing and sharing web video!
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April 19, 02:04 PM
SEOmoz | Whiteboard Friday - Click-Through-Rate and Usage Data in SEO
“If a lot of people click on my listing in the search results, I’ll rank better, right?
Wrong.”
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Going to my first class of the semester tonight! So excited to be back in school <32 days ago from Chromed Bird
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@kassien are you in austin? we should get together and catch up.17 days ago from web
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Starting Yoga today and graduate classes tomorrow - glad to be getting back into the swing of things and refreshing my Yoga practice.17 days ago from Chromed Bird
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Thanks for all the replies re:Gowalla! I'm using Go & 4sq to test but Gowalla has the better Android app I think.17 days ago from Chromed Bird
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@kassien thanks for adding me on GoodReads! I'll definitely be adding more books as the semester starts.17 days ago from Chromed Bird
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I LOVE the "tech" articles these girls write. Hilarious! But then they make me sad at the same time.... - http://bit.ly/aKJhm5 #cnn17 days ago from web
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anyone on Gowalla? I don't know anyone that uses it. I signed up and got the app but not sure if it's worth it.17 days ago from web
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wow, someone is definitely getting a snazzy napper for their b-day soon...20 days ago from web
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Wow, watching the combat troops leaving Iraq live is really powerful. I saw them bomb Iraq live as a high schooler, and now I watch the end.2 weeks ago from web
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@seuhelpdesk Oracle calendar has gone offline. This is it!
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@alexura I'm excited to see Insception. Wanna go to amys or borders afterward?
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SEU faculty & staff, calendar training begins this week! Have you registered for calender training yet? http://frc.stedwards.edu/workshop11 weeks ago from web
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@DaveWaldron I loved DIY U, lots of food for thought concerning how we educate ourselves vs. what is valued as a "real" education. Enjoy!11 weeks ago from web
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The St. Edward's IT news blog is live! Subscribe at http://bit.ly/bnrw6D for IT news and helpful computer tips & tricks.12 weeks ago from TweetDeck
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@CamtasiaTips Is there an ETA for adding a closed captioning feature to Camtasia for Mac? What do you recommend in the meantime?2 months ago from web
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SEU mentioned on Mashable! - Congrats to SEU for it’s innovative use of location-based apps! A Mashable... http://tumblr.com/xmrcf5c9s2 months ago from Tumblr
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The cover of "The Heroes of Olympus: Lost Hero" reminds me so much of HP 7 the flying on the dragon scene. Even the chars match up!2 months ago from web
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Please Note - No July or August Computer Workshops: http://bit.ly/cgm0Fp2 months ago from bitly
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Austin Slave To Fashion: Treasure City Fashion Show- Featuring Lauren!! - › Today is a super special post.... http://tumblr.com/xqeblo19h2 months ago from Tumblr
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Megan Garza
Computer Training Coordinator at St. Edward's University
Higher Education | Austin, Texas Area, US
Experience
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Aug 2008 - Present
Computer Training Coordinator / St. Edward's University
Responsibilities include teaching and developing free computer and software workshops for members of the St. Edward's University community, writing lesson plans and software tutorial documentation, developing strategies and collateral for marketing IT initiatives and new training workshops, consulting for community member projects, educating new staff about SEU software and technology policies and working with faculty to provide specialized training workshops to meet individual instructor needs. -
Dec 2007 - Aug 2008
Natural Search Specialist / Apogee Search
Lead and managed several search engine optimization (SEO) campaigns for a variety of clients. Campaign management and consulting included making structural and content recommendations for increasing search engine rankings and educating client contacts on SEO best practices and strategies. Responsible for organizing and teaching training sessions for staff and the creation of accompanying process documentation, and overseeing intern training and daily assignment delegation. -
Sept 2007 - Dec 2007
PR/Marketing Intern / Knowbility, Inc.
Intern assistant to Teenya Franklin, Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR) Project Manager. -
Aug 2004 - Dec 2007
Resident Technical and Helpdesk Assistant / St. Edward's University
Assist students, faculty and staff personally or via telephone to analyze computer troubleshooting issues (internet connectivity, software problems, virus/spyware infections).
Education
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2009 - 2011
St. Edward's University
Master of Liberal Arts in Humanities -
2004 - 2007
St. Edward's University
BA in Communications
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Interests:
new technology and media, photography, voracious reading, art & creative writing, green living & sustainability, eating sushi
tech teacher & social web geek
gaming & book nerd
liberal arts & photography student
