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Comment on Google Android Contact by begunn

begunn — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:06:06 +0000

Hey,

Did you look at the Open Handset Alliance developers page – (http://code.google.com/android/)?

It looks liek the page also has a message board.

Hope you have a nice holiday!

Brian

Comment on New Resource by Mike Harding

Mike Harding — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:53:19 +0000

Pretty cool! I wondered what a deadlight was, and found this definition (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/deadlight)

1. Nautical
a. A strong shutter or plate fastened over a ship’s porthole or cabin window in stormy weather.
b. A thick window set in a ship’s side or deck.
2. A skylight constructed so that it cannot be opened

mike

Comment on Beginning of Grant App by hmoir

hmoir — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:59:21 +0000

Sounds good, Nicole.

Do you think you could sell your idea to other battlefields, or to historic sites with a bigger budget, like Monticello or Mount Vernon? I wonder if such sites have anything similar to your proposed resource–if they don’t I think they would benefit immensely from it. Just think of how many tourists visit, for example, Mount Vernon, and how much better-served and better-informed they would be if they could use your software-format, revised specifically for different historical sites.

How did you come up with this idea? It is a great idea!

Holly

Comment on Presentation by Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:20:00 +0000

This project seems really exciting and expandable. The photos are a really great addition, it is difficult to envision the past and visual elements really add to the experience. After start up, it would be easy to add more elements, voiceover, video reenactments, etc. You could attach games at the end of the tour for people that have their own devices to play later. I wish I had some sort of criticism, but I don’t. That must be a good thing.

Comment on To wayside or not to wayside? by smdeane

smdeane — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:47:33 +0000

I too agree with “trail marker.”

When it comes to your tool, I think it is a great idea because it is both interactive (engaging) and educational. It makes for a great combination, especially since we live in a world so tied to entertainment and technology…I think it will draw in an audience that doesn’t normally “get into” history. I know I would like to try it out as soon as you have it up and running.

Overall, I like your choice of photos, format, and ease of navigation – it’s straightforward. For the life of me I can’t remember one of the comments in class (because I did not make it), but it had to do with some information overlooked as you move from page to page. Hopefully, that person will leave a comment…sorry, I can’t be more specific.

I look forward to using it in the near future!

Comment on Presentation by populariscultura

populariscultura — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:34:08 +0000

Woops i did indeed mean Nicole. Sorry…

Comment on To wayside or not to wayside? by populariscultura

populariscultura — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:27:08 +0000

Yeah- Marker does work well, at least for me. Good choice!

Comment on To wayside or not to wayside? by Curtis Vaughn

Curtis Vaughn — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:39:28 +0000

I think what you call the wayside depends on the purpose of the stop. If the stop gives information, then “information marker” may be appropriate. If the stop gives a different perspective on the battle, then something like “battle view” may be more appropriate.

Curtis

Comment on To wayside or not to wayside? by Hillary

Hillary — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:23:27 +0000

Agreed, I like trail marker best, too. I think it’s the most universally understood term for what you’re referring to. At least to me, there’s no confusion whatsoever with that term. And the tour is taking them on a trail of sorts…

Comment on To wayside or not to wayside? by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:26:23 +0000

I like trail marker. Maybe tour marker would work? I know that is not exactly what they are but…