On line computer classes?

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Sat Jan 14, 2006 9:58 pm

Anyone here ever take one? I've been wanting to take a few classes in PHP software coding, but I travel too much. An internet based class would be perfect for my schedule, but I have no idea where to look for a decent one that has an open ended time frame ( meaning instead of a semester and strict deadlines you go at your own pace.)

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 1:33 am

Looks like I ain't alone:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060113/ap_ ... pus_online

Fat Bones · Post by **Fat Bones** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 11:32 pm

Always look here first...

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:31 am

nope. not on that list.

in fact, they don't have any software or computer environment classes.

but the wimmen....

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:24 am

For PHP, get a book, and go through it, doing all of the example programs and the like. If you've had any experience with C syntax, you'll find PHP to be a breeze.

Although...actually being able to code with PHP is not that big of a thing, when you see all of the stuff available in the open source world. There's no need to reinvent the wheel.

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 9:24 am

There kind of is with a custom made site.

I have some books, was looking for something video or audio descriptive to support those.

DO I need C syntax knowledge? I don't have that.

Shlomart Ben Yisrael · Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:53 am

For a second there, I thought they were Kraftwerk in drag.

ElTaco · Post by **ElTaco** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 11:46 pm

There are some online sites such as elementK and others that do video and demonstrations of just about any software and IT info out there. They aren't cheap but a good quick way to learn. They aren't really affiliated with any school, so don't expect degrees from them. We get it free with my job and every once in a while I use them. Fairly decent.

(subscription based)

Mister Bushice · Post by **Mister Bushice** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 12:01 am

element k and others? what others? I found a couple, but I'd rather go with a recommendation if possible.

ElTaco · Post by **ElTaco** » Wed Jan 25, 2006 4:26 pm

ElementK is hands on type thing. Basically they kind of demonstrate how you do a task or two and then they have you perform it in a virtual environment. I've done a few of their 'classes' and liked them.

Atomic Learning takes the video type teaching. They create videos and demonstrations about their topics and so you learn by watching instead of necessarily by doing. Of course the videos are all online.

Another option might be to get access to technical books online such as with Safari online.