[Papervision3D] Free Papervision3D Workshops

[Anthony Pace]

Although I find it great that you are providing this for free, perhaps 
you may want to post the videos on meta cafe or flickr instead of 
youtube, so the video can be at a higher resolution?

Mikenku 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.
>