[Papervision3D] Free Papervision3D Workshops

Wed Jan 7 16:31:52 PST 2009

That's way cool, open source education!

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 12:24 PM, Mikenku <livelym1 at nku.edu> wrote:

>
> Last Semester I taught a series of Papervision training courses at NKU and
> we
> have expanded that endeavor this semester by offering two free national
> workshops and 11 courses (free for all Kentucky Educators). Dates are
> subject to change, and as we approach the workshops I will supply
> additional
> information.
>
> If you can't make the workshops, don't worry, everything will be recorded
> and placed on YouTube. And all source files will be posted on Google Code
> for download.
>
> The workshops and courses are specifically geared for educators.
>
> Training Schedule NKU (Courses and Dates)
>
> 1. (Feb 3) Virtual Tours & Google Maps
> 2. (Feb 10) Human Organ Modeling in Blender
> 3. (Feb 17) Virtual Physics Labs in Papervision
> 4. (Feb 24) Building Molecules in 3D
> 5. (Mar 3) 3D Plotter and Equation Parser
> 6. (Mar 11, 12, 13) Spring Break Free National Workshop Flex/Papervision
> 7. (Mar 17) Open Workshop
> 8. (Mar 24) Creating a Data-Driven Website
> 9. (Mar 31) 3D Virtual Learning Games
> 10. (Apr 7) Building a Cell Phone Course Part 1
> 11. (Apr 14) Building a Cell Phone Course Part 2
> 12. (Apr 21) Open Workshop
> 13. (May 19, 20, 21) Summer Break Free National Workshop Flex/CS4
>
> Descriptions
>
> Note: All sessions will be recorded live and placed on YouTube.
>
> (Feb 3) Virtual Tours & Google Maps: In this course, you'll learn how to
> create a Google Map and place a Blender (or 3DSMax) model on its longitude
> latitude positions. You'll learn how to make those models interactive. And
> how to load content into your project for display on the web. The Walton
> County Ghost tour will be used as a demonstration. The class is free and
> participants are required to bring their own laptop.
>
> (Feb 10) Human Organ Modeling in Blender: In this course, you'll make
> organs
> in Blender (such as the heart, liver, stomach). You'll learn how to create
> textures for those organs, and how to place your models on the web so your
> students can interact with them. The heart will be used as a demonstration.
> The class is free and participants are required to bring their own laptop.
>
> (Feb 17) Virtual Physics Labs in Papervision: In this course, you'll create
> virtual physics labs based upon MIT OpenCourseware. Basic Newtonian
> mechanics will be discussed, and ActionScripting gravity, friction,
> vibration, and collision will be demonstrated. Finally, a 3D physics engine
> will be used to create interactive physics labs. The oscillating pendulum
> will be used as an example. The class is free and participants are required
> to bring their own laptop.
>
> (Feb 24) Building Molecules in 3D: In this class, you'll use Papervision to
> create molecules from standard mol files. You'll learn how to load
> different
> molecules and how to make them springy. Billboarding for large molecules
> will be discussed. You'll place your models on the web so students can
> interact with them. Benzene and other basic molecules will be used as
> examples. The class is free and participants are required to bring their
> own
> laptop.
>
> (Mar 3) 3D Plotter and Equation Parser: In this course, you'll learn how to
> integrate an equation parser with a Papervision plotting program. The
> program allows you to input an equation and have it plotted in 3D. Equation
> parsers, 3D plotting, and 3D engine development will be discussed. The Sinc
> and other functions will be used as an example. The class is free and
> participants are required to bring their own laptop.
>
> (Mar 11, 12, 13) Spring Break National Workshop Flex/Papervision
> This 3 day workshop will include:
> Day 1: Getting Started in Flex, and Papervision
> Day 2: Building Models and 3D Wii Games
> Day 3: Creating a 3D Learning Management System
> The workshop is free and participants are required to bring their own
> laptop.
>
> (Mar 17) Open Workshop: This is a feedback session allowing participants to
> ask questions about previous sessions, bring in design ideas for
> discussion,
> and learn about requested topics that were not addressed in previous
> courses. The class is free and participants are required to bring their own
> laptop.
>
> (Mar 24) Creating a Data-Driven Website: In this class, you'll learn the
> basics of creating a data-driven website. You'll build a searchable Flex
> interface. You'll learn how to get PHP talking to your Flex interface and a
> MYSQL database. You'll learn about CRUD, and how to store and change data
> in
> your database. Roxanne Kent-Drury's English site will be used as an
> example.
> The class is free and participants are required to bring their own laptop.
>
> (Mar 31) 3D Virtual Learning Games: In this class, you'll learn how to tear
> apart 2D games and turn them into 3D games. You'll learn how to turn
> killing
> games into learning games. You'll learn how to work with models, textures,
> and sounds. You'll learn how to upload your games to the web. Both board
> games and virtual environment games will be discussed. A simple memory
> game,
> and Stuart Crickmer's business game will be used as an example. The class
> is
> free and participants are required to bring their own laptop.
>
> (Apr 7) Building a Cell Phone Course Part 1: In this class, you'll receive
> an overview of cell phone technologies and a discussion of why they are
> important in education. You'll learn how to program a cell phone and how to
> use it to disseminate information. The class is free and participants are
> required to bring their own laptop and encouraged to bring a specified cell
> phone (the cell phone type will be provided upon request).
>
> (Apr 14) Building a Cell Phone Course Part 2: This class is a continuation
> of Building a Cell Phone Course Part 1. In this class, you'll learn more
> advanced techniques in cell phone programming and optimization. You'll
> learn
> how to work with media and data sources. You'll learn how to put together a
> cell phone course for the web. The class is free and participants are
> required to bring their own laptop and encouraged to bring a specified cell
> phone (the cell phone type will be provided upon request).
>
> (Apr 21) Open Workshop: This is a feedback session allowing participants to
> ask questions about previous sessions, bring in design ideas for
> discussion,
> and learn about requested topics that were not addressed in previous
> courses
> (such as working with Adobe Air). The class is free and participants are
> required to bring their own laptop.
>
> (May 19, 20, 21) Summer Break National Workshop Flex/CS4
> This 3 day workshop will include:
> Day 1: Getting Started in Flex, and CS4
> Day 2: Building Models and 3D Websites
> Day 3: Creating 3D Data Visualization Templates
> The workshop is free and participants are required to bring their own
> laptop.
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