Programming content for the web often involves JavaScript, and thanks to Yahoo! and Douglas Crockford there are some great online (and free) programming courses.  Even if you’re not a JavaScript programmer it might be useful to link to Yahoo! User Interface Blog and monitor their YUI Theater Posts.

Thus, without further adieu:

JavaScript Programming Language

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Slides

Advanced JavaScript

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Slides

An Inconvenient API: The Theory of DOM
(Browser Document Object Module)

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Slides

Much of the content for this post I discovered via Peteris Krumins blog. In addition, I have added the JavaScript classes to my Google Co-op courses search engines.

I’ve not posted much in the way of "hard" engineering content recently.  It’s time to rectify that over the next few days.  NanoHub is an excellant resource which I discovered via Peteris Krumins blog. Although some resources at NanoHub require a free registraion, it is worth the effort. The examples I’ve linked are in the clear without the need of a registration. Make certain you visit NanoHub, as these are just three examples out of hundreds.

• NanoTech 101 – undergraduate level Nanoelectronics lecture series
• NanoTech 501 – graduate / professional level Nanoelectronics lecture series

Here is just one example of a Nano webinar … many, many more exist.

• MatLab Dos and Don’ts

"Matlab is widely used for simulations but is believed to be unsuitable for complex projects and to produce slow-running software tools. The presentation argues that blind copying of methods typical of C and Fortran is responsible for such inefficiencies. It teaches how to avoid these mistakes and to improve the run time and usability of codes by using unique Matlab mothods. Tools for optimizing the code and good software practices are also discussed."

I have added various NanoHub resources to both my webinar and courses search engines.
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If you wish to learn something about technology, and how your mouse really works, click here. Move your mouse around to run the test. You will get the best test results if your speakers are turned on. Don’t forget to "click" during your test. (access a free online Harvard course on understanding your computer)
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Saturday morning while driving to our cabin in northern Minnesota, I listened to this podcast author interview from iinovate blog. If you take the time to listen, you’ll be surprised to learn that this podcast is not about working less. It’s about working smart, being innovative, and enjoying the process. The author’s name is Tim Ferris, and he’s done some cool and smart stuff in his life.

My wife who was in the car with me … stopped what she was doing and listened to this particular podcast.  Thus this comes dual recommended by Rich and Molly Hoeg!

Had you ever thought of using Google Adwords and the resulting stats to run a marketing test … where the goal of the test was NOT to sell anything? Nor had I! Listen to the podcast.
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While attending eLearning Devcon last week, I attended a fantastic presentation given by Mark Henry on how to use the Apple Video iPod as a training device. Imagine an iPod which becomes an "expert system" for field technicians … or providing instructions in multiple languages for hotel personnel … you now understand the theme of Mark’s presentation.

Even better, Mark has been kind enough to provide me his very thorough Powerpoint deck, which is a tutorial in itself … and some Apple Computer white papers on using Notes for this kind of functionality. Use the links provided below to download same!

• Mark Henry’s Beyond Podcasting Presentation
• Notepad++ (better than notepad … used by Mark)
• Apple Computer’s White Papers
  • iPod Notes Features Guide
  • Using iPod as a Tour Guide

In addition to this information, you should check out these other posts I have on mobile learning, two with specifics to iPod and the iPhone:

• Creating Mobile Content (iPhone and iPod)
• Creating Mobile Content via Sun Computer’s NetBeans
• Jump Drive Learning … or Wiki on a Stick!
• Nerdcast – Take 09 (listen to the interview with Edwin Garcia)