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Slight derail, but for everyone considering a workshoppy preconf, you might consider using something like http://showterm.io so that people can follow along. -Sean On 11/8/12 8:16 PM, "Heidi P Frank" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi Jason, > I'd definitely be interested in the Ruby workshop. I know a little > bit about programming (PHP, Javascript, Python), but would be a > complete beginner on Ruby and would love a bit of hands-on to get my > feet wet. > heidi > > Heidi Frank > Electronic Resources & Special Formats Cataloger > New York University Libraries > Knowledge Access & Resources Management Services > 20 Cooper Square, 3rd Floor > New York, NY 10003 > 212-998-2499 (office) > 212-995-4366 (fax) > [log in to unmask] > Skype: hfrank71 > > > On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 2:45 PM, Wilhelmina Randtke <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> HTML5 video seems better suited to a regular presentation slot than to a >> half-day workshop. I just don't think there is enough content there to >> fill the half day. It would have to be combined with something else (video >> editing? video delivery and usability? something else?). >> >> -Wilhelmina Randtke >> >> >> On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 12:58 PM, Shaun Ellis <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >>> Jason, >>> I think both ideas are excellent. >>> >>> As for the Ruby on Rails intro, the RailsBridge Curriculum mentions an >>> "install-fest" happening the night before. In the interest of time, I >>> would recommend distributing a VM with all the required software >>> pre-loaded. While part of programming involves setting up one's >>> environment, it will be more inspiring to get right to the "fun". >>> >>> -Shaun >>> >>> >>> On 11/8/12 10:12 AM, Jason Ronallo wrote: >>> >>>> I have a couple ideas for preconf sessions, but I am wondering whether >>>> anyone would be interested in them before further committing by posting >>>> one >>>> to the wiki. Would you be interested in attending or suggesting someone >>>> attend either of these? >>>> >>>> 1. An introduction to coding through Ruby and Rails. I'm looking at >>>> something like the RailsBridge Curriculum [1] as a quick, gentle >>>> introduction to getting started coding web applications. It seems that >>>> with >>>> the bigger venue that more folks may be attending that do not do coding in >>>> their regular job but may like to get started. Is there something like a >>>> basic training that the Code4Lib conference and community can do to bridge >>>> that gap and get more folks in libraries coding and having a better >>>> understanding what is involved in the work? Anyone else who would be >>>> interested in helping to lead this or help field questions and help folks >>>> work through problems? >>>> >>>> 2. An HTML5 Video workshop. I've pitched a talk on HTML5 Video that I'd >>>> really like to give, but wonder if there would be enough interest to do a >>>> 1/2 day workshop on the topic? It would allow time to do some hands-on >>>> work >>>> with the whole process of making video available this way. Anyone else >>>> with >>>> experience with video who would like to help put this together? >>>> >>>> Interest in either of these? Would you commit to attend one? Willing to >>>> help plan one? >>>> >>>> Jason >>>> >>>> >>>> [1] >>>> http://curriculum.railsbridge.**org/curriculum/curriculum<http://curriculum >>>> .railsbridge.org/curriculum/curriculum> >>>> >>>> >>> -- >>> Shaun D. Ellis >>> Digital Library Interface Developer >>> Firestone Library, Princeton University >>> voice: 609.258.1698 | [log in to unmask] >>>