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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I ran across the other day the following Kicker Starter. Which closes in the next 48 hours.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>As this appears to be a good next step for people like myself looking to jump up from Arduino and such.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Just throwing it out there and looking for any feedback. As I am contemplating backing it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atushinsky/android-complete">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atushinsky/android-complete</a><o:p></o:p></p><h3>FAQ <o:p></o:p></h3><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1' id=DoINeedToBeAProgAlre><a name=DoINeedToBeAProgAlre></a><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atushinsky/android-complete#DoINeedToBeAProgAlre"><span class=question><span style='color:blue'>Do I need to be a programmer already?</span></span> </a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin-left:.5in'>No, we begin with the installation of Java and take it from there. We cover the various topics that you should be familiar with as a programmer, and I'll help you learn all this properly, and in a fun way.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'>With that said, the only way you'll improve your skills after the course is by continuing to work with the technology. If you're passionate about building something, and working with a PC, you will be successful!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'>Last updated: Friday Oct 26, 7:06pm EDT <o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1' id=HowWillTheCourBeDeliToMe><a name=HowWillTheCourBeDeliToMe></a><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atushinsky/android-complete#HowWillTheCourBeDeliToMe"><span class=question><span style='color:blue'>How will the course be delivered to me?</span></span> </a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin-left:.5in'>The course will be downloadable. I will provide an ISO file (or probably multiple ISO files), which can be burned to a DVD, or simply mounted and used directly in any major operating system. The course will work on Windows, OS X, and Linux, and you can even copy parts of the course to your tablet and/or phone. This will allow you take the course with you. There is no DRM on the material.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'>Last updated: Friday Oct 26, 7:11pm EDT <o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1' id=WherAndWhatDoYouCurrTeac><a name=WherAndWhatDoYouCurrTeac></a><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atushinsky/android-complete#WherAndWhatDoYouCurrTeac"><span class=question><span style='color:blue'>Where and what do you currently teach?</span></span> </a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin-left:.5in'>I currently teach at Bergen Community College and County College of Morris, both in New Jersey. Previously I worked for Rutgers University, and this spring, I will also be teaching Android at Ulster Community College, in upstate New York.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'>Here's a link to the course catalog at BCC: <a href="http://www.bergen.edu/continuinged/Documents/CEfall2012.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.bergen.edu/continuinged/Documents/CEfall2012.pdf</a> - Android 1 & 2 and my WordPress course appear on page 46.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'>CCM: <br><a href="http://www.ccm.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/pdf/businesscommunity/CppFall12.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.ccm.edu/Media/Website%20Resources/pdf/businesscommunity/CppFall12.pdf</a> - Page 18.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in'>Last updated: Friday Oct 26, 7:15pm EDT <o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1' id=HowMuchTimeDoIHaveToWorkOnTheCourCanIDoThisInMySparTime><a name=HowMuchTimeDoIHaveToWorkOnTheCourCanIDoT></a><a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atushinsky/android-complete#HowMuchTimeDoIHaveToWorkOnTheCourCanIDoThisInMySparTime"><span class=question><span style='color:blue'>How much time do I have to work on the course? Can I do this in my spare time?</span></span> </a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin-left:.5in'>The course is designed so you can work at your own pace, and on your schedule. Everything will be self-contained, and I am available for support in case you run into issues. You download and work with all of the material on your PC, and/or tablet. Lifetime updates and erratas will be provided to you as well.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Michael P. Flaga, <a href="mailto:michael@flaga.net"><span style='color:blue'>michael@flaga.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>