WEBVTT 00:00:03.000 --> 00:00:14.000 music 00:00:17.000 --> 00:00:21.000 Are you tired of being a small fish in the universal big pond? 00:00:21.000 --> 00:00:27.000 I am authorized to assure you that so far there is no reasonable cause for alarm. 00:00:27.000 --> 00:00:29.000 pew pew 00:00:29.000 --> 00:00:31.000 dramatic sound 00:00:31.000 --> 00:00:34.000 Do you feel left out on the curb of the information super highway? 00:00:34.000 --> 00:00:38.000 waves crashing 00:00:38.000 --> 00:00:41.000 Do you have something to say but feel like no one's listening? 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:43.000 I want you to get mad. 00:00:43.000 --> 00:00:45.000 I'm mad as hell. I'm not going to take it any more. 00:00:45.000 --> 00:00:49.000 Well there's no need to be left out on the fringe anymore. 00:00:49.000 --> 00:00:56.000 Thanks to me and my techy friends you can create your very own website. 00:00:56.000 --> 00:00:59.000 Yes your own website. You heard it right. 00:00:59.000 --> 00:00:65.000 Now each and every one of you with access to a computer can build your own website 00:01:05.000 --> 00:01:10.000 thanks to an exciting new technology, me and my pocket-protected friends, have developed. 00:01:10.000 --> 00:01:13.000 I like to call it the Web-O-Matic. 00:01:13.000 --> 00:01:17.000 The Web-O-Matic is fun and easy to use. 00:01:17.000 --> 00:01:21.000 Web-O-Matic will ease your computer phobia 00:01:21.000 --> 00:01:25.000 and make building websites a stimulating experience. 00:01:25.000 --> 00:01:28.000 Here's how it works. 00:01:28.000 --> 00:01:32.000 OK so the first thing you gotta do is find the Western Oregon University website. 00:01:32.000 --> 00:01:37.000 When you select the internet from the list of programs you should automatically go to the website. 00:01:37.000 --> 00:01:39.000 If that doesn't happen you're at the wrong school. 00:01:39.000 --> 00:01:44.000 OK. See this window? It's called the location window 00:01:44.000 --> 00:01:47.000 or the URL window for those hip on the internet. 00:01:47.000 --> 00:01:51.000 Using your left mouse button click twice after the words in the URL window 00:01:51.000 --> 00:01:54.000 then type in the magic word Web-O-Matic. 00:01:54.000 --> 00:01:56.000 Don't worry, you need not capitalize anything. 00:01:56.000 --> 00:01:59.000 That's right. Web-O-Matic. 00:01:59.000 --> 00:01:65.000 Hit the enter key. You'll be entering the brave new world of personal webpages. 00:02:05.000 --> 00:02:06.000 Why wasn't I told about this? 00:02:06.000 --> 00:02:09.000 This is the Web-O-Matic login page. 00:02:09.000 --> 00:02:12.000 You're nearly ready to begin but you must jump through this hoop first. 00:02:12.000 --> 00:02:17.000 The login page allows you to start the exciting page building process. 00:02:17.000 --> 00:02:21.000 Key in your login name and then your five digit telephone extension number. 00:02:21.000 --> 00:02:27.000 If you're not sure of these numbers our your login name call 88176 00:02:27.000 --> 00:02:30.000 and with luck someone there will help. 00:02:30.000 --> 00:02:34.000 Now click on the login button and you're on your way. 00:02:34.000 --> 00:02:40.000 The next step in the amazingly simple Web-O-Matic process that may cause some minor concern 00:02:40.000 --> 00:02:42.000 is when you see this page. 00:02:42.000 --> 00:02:47.000 Where it says title type in whatever seems to best describe your position. 00:02:47.000 --> 00:02:52.000 You are limited only by your imagination and existing legal prescendent. 00:02:52.000 --> 00:02:56.000 Next word says header. You should enter a short but descriptive phrase to headline your greeting. 00:02:56.000 --> 00:02:60.000 Your headline should say something to direct the viewer's attention. 00:03:00.000 --> 00:03:04.000 The foundations of scientific brain surgery are being laid right here. 00:03:04.000 --> 00:03:10.000 Finally you will see a window with a title and greeting from you to the world. 00:03:10.000 --> 00:03:14.000 This is your opportunity to tell the world something about yourself. 00:03:14.000 --> 00:03:18.000 Remember your greeting just like everything else about your personal website 00:03:18.000 --> 00:03:22.000 can be edited if you feel less uncomfortable with something you write. 00:03:22.000 --> 00:03:24.000 Once you've done all of this 00:03:24.000 --> 00:03:26.000 click on the next button and get ready for fun. 00:03:26.000 --> 00:03:28.000 We don't want to lose the momentum. 00:03:28.000 --> 00:03:32.000 You've made it. This is the background colors page. 00:03:32.000 --> 00:03:35.000 We've given you way more choices than necessary. 00:03:35.000 --> 00:03:37.000 Just click on the color that says this is me. 00:03:37.000 --> 00:03:41.000 And then click on the finish/next button. Now you're sailing. 00:03:41.000 --> 00:03:47.000 00:03:47.000 --> 00:03:51.000 You're nearly home free. 00:03:51.000 --> 00:03:54.000 This is the colors the words you type would be. 00:03:54.000 --> 00:03:57.000 Again we've provided you with too many choices. 00:03:57.000 --> 00:03:62.000 Just remember dark backgrounds, light foreground 00:04:02.000 --> 00:04:05.000 Light background, dark foreground. 00:04:05.000 --> 00:04:08.000 If you're confused ask someone in the art department 00:04:08.000 --> 00:04:12.000 It's easy. It is scientific headishin. 00:04:12.000 --> 00:04:16.000 This is the exciting part. The list of links page. 00:04:16.000 --> 00:04:20.000 This is your chance to show the world the websites you find intersting. 00:04:20.000 --> 00:04:24.000 Or you can use it to send browsers on an endless loop 00:04:24.000 --> 00:04:26.000 through the wacky work of cyberspace. 00:04:26.000 --> 00:04:32.000 Where it says caption, all you have to do is type in a remark like my favorite links. 00:04:32.000 --> 00:04:37.000 Next, fill in your 10 most favorite links. 00:04:37.000 --> 00:04:43.000 Remember, you need not type in the http:// characters. 00:04:43.000 --> 00:04:45.000 Web-o-matic has done that for you. 00:04:45.000 --> 00:04:48.000 Hey that sounds pretty good. 00:04:48.000 --> 00:04:52.000 Now the excitement of building your own webpage reaches a true crescendo 00:04:52.000 --> 00:04:56.000 with the file uploaded page. This is your opportunity to show yourself 00:04:56.000 --> 00:04:59.000 to the world using your favorite picture. 00:04:59.000 --> 00:04:61.000 Step 1 - Decide what picture you'd like to use. 00:05:01.000 --> 00:05:07.000 Step 2 - In the caption for your picture window type in a suitable phrase. 00:05:07.000 --> 00:05:11.000 Be serious, be cutsey, be yourself. 00:05:11.000 --> 00:05:14.000 With Web-o-matic anything is possible. 00:05:14.000 --> 00:05:19.000 Next, in the image alignment window, click on left, right or centered. 00:05:19.000 --> 00:05:23.000 Doing so positions your picture in a particular position on the screen. 00:05:23.000 --> 00:05:27.000 Bear in mind that where you position your picture says a lot about who you are. 00:05:27.000 --> 00:05:29.000 That's the beauty of Web-o-matic. 00:05:29.000 --> 00:05:33.000 Next, if you know the file name which has the picture you've choosen 00:05:33.000 --> 00:05:37.000 simply type the file name in the pick a file window 00:05:37.000 --> 00:05:40.000 and you're done. 00:05:40.000 --> 00:05:44.000 If you're not absolutely certain about which picture to use, click on the browse button 00:05:44.000 --> 00:05:48.000 then, all you have to do is scroll thru the millions of possible choices 00:05:48.000 --> 00:05:52.000 until you find the one that says you. With Web-o-matic, it's easy. 00:05:52.000 --> 00:05:55.000 You'll feel different when you see my picutre 00:05:55.000 --> 00:05:59.000 You're almost home now. Here's how your page will look up to this point. 00:05:59.000 --> 00:05:64.000 With Web-o-matic there's really only one step left before your site is ready for public consumption. 00:06:04.000 --> 00:06:08.000 If you'd like to add your office hours schedule or some other information 00:06:08.000 --> 00:06:12.000 simply click on the create/edit schedule button. 00:06:12.000 --> 00:06:15.000 Type in the pertinent information and wowla, you're done it. 00:06:15.000 --> 00:06:18.000 You have created your very own personal website. 00:06:18.000 --> 00:06:21.000 00:06:21.000 --> 00:06:24.000 with the Web-o-matic build engine 00:06:24.000 --> 00:06:27.000 you can edit your schedule at any time. 00:06:27.000 --> 00:06:32.000 Web-o-matic is versatile. To see your completed Web-o-matic page simply 00:06:32.000 --> 00:06:37.000 click on the my home page button and you'll discover just how computer literate you've become. 00:06:37.000 --> 00:06:39.000 See how easy that was. 00:06:39.000 --> 00:06:43.000 And if you want to see a list of your fellow Web-o-matic friends 00:06:43.000 --> 00:06:46.000 docee-do on over to the Western homepage. 00:06:46.000 --> 00:06:52.000 Click on index and then click on the W and look for the Web-o-matic directory prompt. 00:06:52.000 --> 00:06:57.000 In no time at all, you'll be able to see the wonderful websites your co-workers have built. 00:06:57.000 --> 00:06:60.000 I assure you such power exists. 00:07:00.000 --> 00:07:04.000 For more information about the Web-o-matic, simply email the Web-o-matic president at 00:07:04.000 --> 00:07:10.000 webomatic at redbaron.wou.edu. And hey, thanks for watching.