Homework #5 is not complete until your purchased domain name points to your wordpress website.
When you are finished post the link to your account in the COMMENTS BOX IN BLACKBOARD.
Watch the following video for assistance
http://www.screencast.com/t/gNwPLVpqdNb
Students will create a web site for the purpose of "Communicating Findings"! This assignment calls for you to create a web site in which you present ALL of the finding of the research you conducted for this course.
1. Select a domain name with instructor approval and purchase website at http://directnic.com
EMAIL THE INSTRUCTOR AND GET INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL ON YOUR DOMAIN NAME BEFORE YOU PURCHASE IT.
Domain names should reflect a professional image. No slang or terms that are negative or offensive.
2. GET A FREE WORDPRESS ACCOUNT AT http://wordpress.com
ALL Sudents are required to obtain THEIR OWN PERSONAL domain name and publish ALL their projects online.
Students will use directnic.com to purchase a domain name AND STUDENTS WILL CREATE THEIR WEBSITE USING WORDPRESS.COM
FOR AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT SHOULD BE CONTAINED ON YOUR SITE - CLICK HERE
http://socialwork300student.wordpress.com/
A link to all student web sites will be posted on the class website.
All projects must be submitted on the student’s individual web site, failure to post completed projects to the website will result in a grade of zero for each individual project.
3. Once you have purchased your domain name and set up your free WORDPRESS account, you will then need to log into your Directnic account and point your domain name to your WORDPRESS site. This way when someone types in your website name they will be taken directly to your WordPress Website.
Communicating Findings!
Homepage for Website E-Portfolio (ongoing all semester): Students will create a professional-quality website Electronic Portfolio that reflects the subject matter of their research project and serves as a portal to access completed semester assignments.
Students will create and edit their own personal website and modify the pages to post their projects. This is one way to develop an understanding of presenting and communicating findings on the web. I don’t intend for the students to leave as Web designers, as that isn’t realistic nor is it the purpose of the class but students do need to leave with a working understanding of the processes, and this unit of the course serves that purpose.
. A link to all student web sites will be posted on the class website.
All projects must be submitted on the student’s individual web site, failure to post completed labs and projects to the website will result in a grade of zero for each individual project.
Watch the following video for assistance
http://www.screencast.com/t/gNwPLVpqdNb
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You will also need to create a http://wordpress.com account. You will point your domain name to your wordpress account .
for example: when you type in http://socialwork300.com you are taken to http://socialwork300.wordpress.com/
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Additional instructions for pointing your domain name to your wordpress account
How do I point my domain to my existing webpage?
http://www.directnic.com/help/faq/?question_id=45
To redirect a domain name to an existing web site follow these instructions:
1. In your directNIC account, go to "Domain Manager" and make sure the domain is using directNIC nameservers. If not, click the computer icon and then select directNIC defaults from the drop down box. Our nameservers are ns0.directnic.com and ns1.directnic.com.
If you are using bannerless hosting, you will have to deactivate the service first. You can find the instructions in the Bannerless Hosting FAQ.
2. Click the "Change Hosting Information" button (the house icon) next to the domain you want to redirect.
3. Click on the "Change Hosting Type" link.
4. Select "Redirected" or "Redirect with No Frame" option, and then click on the "Change Hosting Type" button.
The following page will allow you to enter the URL you wish to redirect your domain to. Make sure you click the "Redirect" button to submit the change.
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This one of those assignments that you must pay close attention. You must also read and understand the instruction. Overall very easy and understanding.
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ReplyDeleteThis assignment was not as bad as I thought after getting some help with it.
This homework assignment was a little difficult for me. The directions were clear. The main problem I had with it was with the redirecting of the website. You really have to follow all the directions to the letter! You cannot wait until the last minute to start this assignment because you may encounter some problems. I have never done a blog before, so I'm eager and excited to use this.
ReplyDeleteWhen you are finished post the link to your account in the COMMENTS BOX IN BLACKBOARD.
ReplyDeleteThe assignment wasn't to hard just have to follow directions closely to make sure everything is done right.
ReplyDeleteFinished both parts of the assignment. Only problem is that apparently its going to take some time for the url (dukesandcompany.com) to be redirected to the blog (http://dukesandcompany.wordpress.com). The help section on directNIC says it could take up to 48 hours.
ReplyDeleteOverall, this assignment was complicated, but it wasn't too hard. It just takes a looong time to complete. Also, I don't really like the fact I have to spend money to participate in the class. I didn't really mind this time because I was going to buy a domain name eventually anyway, but I don't want to spend too much more money.
This assignment was complicated in parts. The only thing that irritated me was getting my link to redirect correctly. But i finally got it. Overall this assignment was something i learn and can use in future refrences.
ReplyDeleteThis homework assignment was interesting. Always wanted to learn how to create a website and get a domain name. I actually learned something in this homework. Look forward to learning more.
ReplyDeleteOk, So I just finished this assingment! And i must say it was not as hard as i thought it was going to be. I had a little trouble understanding the directions but after re-reading them and reading some of my classmates comments I finally understood the assignment and how it ssuppose to go and was able to complete the assignment. I enjoyed this alot..I think the thing we are learning in here i will use for years to come, I happy about that!!
ReplyDeleteThis assignment was not as difficult as I thought it would be. The whole process of creating the website and then linking it to the other page was very interesting. It was something new for me, since I have never had a website. I really enjoyed this assignment. :)
ReplyDeleteThis assignment appeared to be a bit more challenging at first. However after reading the directions a few times and asking my peers for help. Then after a while I got the idea of what the assignment should look like. I enjoyed doing this assignment. I learned a lot.
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ReplyDeleteOKKKKKAAAYYYYYYYY....... all i thought about this assignment at first was $$$$$$ money coming out of my pocket until i learned that in the end i can get $$$$ in my pocket. but the only advice i can give is READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY....
ReplyDeleteThe assignment wasnt that hard, you just had to follow instructions carefully. Hopefully I did everything right. I thought that it was going to be challenging but following directions gets you a long way.
ReplyDeleteThis assignment was actually very interesting and educational. I didnt really find it hard at all, just follow the directions like baking a cake. Somethings like adding things to my blog I kinda had to stumble upon to figure it out but besides that, hope I got it right.!!!
ReplyDeleteThis assignment stressed me out. This assignment challenged me. I had to read every direction CAREFULLY !!!!! Once I got the hang of it I realized that it wasn't that difficult. The hardest part of this assignment was getting the web page started. I hope this domain is the last thing we have to purchase for this class.
ReplyDeleteOh homework 5... Oh homework 5.... Once again- I'm learning from this class- details! It took a while for me to find the right things- but once I did- I became a better person!
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This assignment make sure you read the instructions carefully and watch the video lectures which are very helpful. I'm excited to see how the ending product will look like at the end of the semester.
ReplyDeleteThis assignment was not too bad. I faced minor problems with trying to get the websites to act right but over time i got through it. I do enjoy the fact that I have a website with my name on it.
ReplyDeleteThe assignment went well, I had to contact the directnic about my domain redirection but other than that I was A OKAY! I love web design and other cool tech things just lasted a little longer than I would have liked! I love wordpress now!
ReplyDeleteThis assignment was the most challenging so far. It took me quite a while and a little experimentation but I figured it out for the most part on my own and I was proud of what I accomplished.
ReplyDeleteThis was a little confusing but I believe I got it. took a little longer then I expected one again but I didn't hate this one lol
ReplyDeleteNavigating the wordpress site was hard, but I did it. I think it's going to be kind of cool to have my own website. Atleast now I will have something to show for all of my work. Overall- this assignment was pretty easy, just time consuming.
ReplyDeleteI did not have an easy time with this one. Not one of the easier assignments but you live and learn. I'm not so technological savy so this was a struggle.
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