Mary's NET11 Blog

I downloaded the FTP program WS_FTP from Ipswitch on a 30-day trial.

This task was super-easy for me as back when I was 12 and 13yrs old I always used to use a (much older) version of WS_FTP. I found the readme.txt file on recall.curtin.edu.au and also found the answer to the question.

I've also been attempting to keep on top of all that is going on in the discussion boards for NET11 - so far I've read everything posted. I haven't said much myself though, as online I've tended to be a 'reader' rather than a 'commenter'. When I do have something useful to add or can be of any help to anyone however, I will post. :)

Also, I found a lovely template for this blog thanks to Blogger Templates.org and I am using this template through the Creative Commons Licence.

- Mary

Labels: Module 1

Today my Internet WAS working fine (yay!) it really does makes such a difference being able to start studying at around 8.30am in the morning.


As I am studying both NET11 and NED11 this study period, my first priority today was to download and find some type of weekly planner and write down my goals for the week study-wise, and then block the different reading and tasks for each unit onto the plan. I found a fairly simple but very usable planning sheet at Time Thoughts. I'll use that until I buy myself a very essential item - a diary!


I completed all the reading for Module 1, and I thought the links through to the HowStuffWorks articles were fantastic - I got totally submerged in the subject and read up on several of the recommended reading links provided in the articles.

After all that reading, it was time for the first task in Module 1 - Using Telnet.



Step 1 - Logging into the Deakin library database computer.



Step 2 - Decide on what I want to do.

Step 3 - Searching by Author name.

Step 4 - Print to email.

Everything I learnt today was highly enjoyable! :) time for some NED11 studies now.

- Mary

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References

Deakin University (2007). Deakin University library database. Retrieved February 27, 2007, from http://library.deakin.edu.au/

Labels: Module 1

Today was my first day for NET11, which I'm studying online through Curtin University of Technology.

Unfortunately studies today got off to a rather bad start, because after waking at 6am (nice and early to get a good start on the study period!) my wireless router and broadband connection decided today was a great day to go offline. I managed to log on to WebCT throughout the morning, only to have the connection fail again. Finally after lunch my Internet connection became stable.

In the meantime, I did manage to write up a mini-schedule for my studies. I find it great to have what I need to do all written out in front of me. I'll do up a weekly plan to keep my studies on track. One of the first things I will do is familiarise myself with Curtin's policies and guidelines.

I also did the online orientation, introduced myself on the discussion board with name, age etc. I don't usually divulge such information as my full name or age online, but since the board is only accessed by our tutors and fellow students I didn't really mind giving out that information.

I'm really impressed with the online library system at Curtin, it was really easy to use and I've already borrowed my first book.

NET11 seems like it will be lots of fun to study, I couldn't wait to start my learning log, and I would love to code or find a template that is nicer than the default (and overly popular) blogger standard templates. Hopefully I'll find time to make one.

- Mary

Labels: Internet Studies