Required Listening

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What's Required Listening about?

Required Listening is a weekly show show for and by web students and teachers. Learn what get's taught in the classroom, resources and tips for students and teachers, and the latest web news.

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Required Listening episodes:

02.07.2014
Episode 44 - Welcome Back with Online Learning
In our first video back in a while, we introduce our new format as well as do a roundup of major sites teaching web design and development online.
03.06.2012
Episode 43: Aarron Walter and the Web Standards Project Interact Curriculum
Welcome to Required Listening, the weekly show for web students and teachers. I’m your host, Prof. Zac Gordon and today I would like to welcome our guest, Aarron Walter, to the show. Aarron is Lead User Experience Designer...
02.17.2012
Episode 42: Student Web Hosting
In this episode we discuss, in depth, the topic of hosting for web design and development students and recommend the Student Web Hosting Company.
01.27.2012
Episode 41: Kyle Cotter and the 2012 Student Web Conference
In this show we talk with former host and web student extraordinaire, Kyle Cotter, about the 2012 Student Web Conference.
06.14.2011
Episode 38: Bazingazingazinga
In our last recording from Springbrook High School we wrap up on the school year, get technical with HTML5 video and JavaScript, run through the latest web news, update you on the latest from Think Vitamin Video membership, recommend some...
05.17.2011
Episode 37 - Wingdings with Face Font
In this video we cover the latest from the classroom, get technical with CSS advanced selectors, and cover the latest web news.
04.22.2011
Episode 36: Spring Break Friday
In this short episode we recap our series on "The Pros' Education", skip webucation, and cover the latest web news from the week.
04.12.2011
Episode 35: Dave Flippin DeSandro
In our last of the series "Pro's Education" we talk with local web celeb, Dave DeSandro about his education background and how they influences what he does today. Of course, we also cover the latest from the classroom and...
03.29.2011
Episode 34: Vector Media Matt
Continuing our series on the Pro's Education, we talk with Vector Media Group's Matt Weinberg about how learning music and business in school affects him as a web strategist and developer today. We also talk about the latest from...
03.21.2011
Episode 33: Drop Out or Entrepreneur?
Continuing our series of asking web professionals what they studied and how it affects their job today, we talk with Dan Philibin about how he learned what he knows and what his plans are for after high school. Of...
03.08.2011
Episode 32: Masuga’s B
In this episode we discuss the latest in the classroom, interview Devot-ee's Jacob Russell, talk about the latest with ExpressionEngine, and do the weekly news roundup.
03.01.2011
Episode 31: Flingading on Webucation
In this episode we discuss the latest in the classroom, ask Leslie Flinger from ExpressionEngine about her web education, and talk about a whole bunch of EE stuff.
02.08.2011
Episode 30: Dad’s Advice
In this episode we talk about teaching 5 web languages to Freshman, creating an environment to help students get paid, charging hourly v. by project, and the latest web news.
02.01.2011
Episode 29: Too Sexy for My Template
In this episode we talk about the start of a new semester for web design and development, ask whether we should use templates in a web class, get in depth with the pros and cons of using a template for...
01.25.2011
Episode 28: Balls of Steel
In this video we shed tears over the cancellation of the EE CMS class at Montgomery College, share some lessons in the politics of implement curriculum at the University level and get technical with options for sharing your work with...
01.18.2011
Episode 27: Sponsor Us
In this episode we call some of our favorite well endowed web professionals to help support the growth of our wonderful podcast, now on it's second year. Of course we also cover our normal great content like asking what...
01.11.2011
Episode 26: Meh
In this post conference round up we talk about what we learned at the Student Web Conference, get technical with how to build your own Project Management Software, thank our conference sponsors, and recommend some cool stuff.
01.04.2011
Episode 25: Liquid Bling
In this pre-conference special, Chris, from Be Perceived joins us to discuss the theme of the conference: branding.
12.21.2010
Episode 24: Pablo Og
Holiday special episode - responsive design, EE books, and screencasting in the classroom. Paul Boag we remember you. Zac's recommends: A Book Apart HTML5 and CSS3 books and Kyle's recommends: Google Search Features. Thanks to our sponsor this month,...
12.07.2010
Episode 23: JavaScript Object Nucktation
In this episode we discuss using YouTube to post web design classes, wrapping up college classes, and Kyle's busy internship. In the webucation seciton we discuss showcasing student work online and then get technical with JSON. Thanks to the special...
12.02.2010
Episode 22: Blue Beanie Day
In this episode Kyle rants about IE, we discuss learning about Content Management Systems (CMS), weight the pros and cons of using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for jQuery and other common scripts. We also celebrate the notorious Blue Beanie day...
11.28.2010
Episode 21: Oprah in Da House
We go over how to assess a project, our sponsor Susan Meyer, and The UX Design Education scam by Andy Rutledge. This week our sponsor is Susan Meyer. Susan is a talented illustrator who specializes in high quality vectors...
11.28.2010
Episode 20: Rollin on Dubs
We go over AJAX, and get interviews from students, as talk about our new sponsor, Klassic Sound. Klassic sound provides live sound, staging, and recording for your events. Check them out at http://klassicsound.com.
11.18.2010
Episode 19: No Caffeine Issue Here
We go over how much JavaScript do you teach in class. What libraries are available, and different implementations of jQuery.
11.02.2010
Episode 18: “That’s Me!”
In this episode your hosts talk about our new sponsor, mentoring students on making money, how to manage finances and more!
10.26.2010
Episode 17: Sniffle Sniffle Sniffle
In this episode your hosts discuss the wireframing, WordPress theming, events in JavaScript, and iPhone midterm projects in the classroom. The webucation section talks about how teachers can use the podcasts to further their own learning and use in...
10.26.2010
Episode 16: We Love Envanto
We go over video hosting options for webucational videos, how to embed videos on your site, and the latest web news.
10.25.2010
Episode 15: Nap Time
In this animated episode, we go over longevity of URLs and much more!
10.12.2010
Episode 14: Out of Order
Zac and Kyle go over An Event Apart, media queries and different teaching methods.
09.11.2010
Episode 13: Pandamonium
Your hosts Kyle Cotter and Zac Gordon get tormented, we mean, educated, by Kenny Meyers, as they talk about Kenny's past experiences, and Kenny's advice to students and teachers. Kyle, Zac, and a magical panda Kenny Meyers, discuss branding yourself on...
09.06.2010
Episode 12: The Ultimate Web Student’s Back To School Guide!
The Ultimate Web Student Back To School Guide, media types in CSS, and Google's releases Keeping Current In the Class - New structure for Web classes at Springbrook High School, WP for High School Students, Springbrook Web Program, Adv Web Book,...
09.06.2010
Episode 11: Location, Location, Location
Where to meet with clients, how to build a teaching site, and what tool do you use for the job.
07.06.2010
Episode 10: We Found the Yeti
We have a new format! We talk about what to charge clients as students, the CMS course Zac teaches, and the latest news in the web.
07.02.2010
Episode 9: The Echo
Around Dabrook: Zac goes over his CMS class, and future plans for Dabrook. In web news: bye BoagWorld! Hello WordPress 3.0, wats up iPhone4!
06.23.2010
Episode 8: What a Nice Backend
Kyle and Zac go over CMSs and Apple products. What's happening in the classroom - Zac talks a little bit about his CMS course, and reflects on the year.
06.12.2010
Episode 7: Get Your Mojo On
Kyle and Zac attempt to do a roundup of the EECI 2010 conference. What's happening in the classroom - Zac talks a little bit about his CMS course. What's current in the web world - EECI is the focus for the majority...
05.28.2010
Episode 6: Be Perceived
In this long episode of the month, Zac and Kyle go over a pros advice on interning, and two students step between middle school webucation and high school. What's happening in the classroom - Preparing to use your skills in the...
05.21.2010
Episode 5: The Random Sound Effect
This week we discuss where to go to build up your portfolio, Zac's new CMS course, Google's new look, Carsonified's new product, and more!
05.14.2010
Episode 4: cPanemel
This week we discuss hosting options for clients, useful products for hosting management, IE9, and go over Carsonified's secret new creation.
05.07.2010
Episode 3: Adapple
In our third episode we have a checklist of things to do before handing a project over to a client, talk the Apple vs. Adobe debate, and recommend useful products.
04.30.2010
Episode 2: Muggefied
In our second episode we go over age differences between web designers, talk the state of Flash sites, and get an interview with Chris Coyier. What's current in the web world - Zac talks about the Usage of Flash Sites and...
04.23.2010
Episode 1: Operation Test Pilot
Zac and Kyle go over how they hope things play out as far as the podcast series. They give a formal introduction to all who might not know exactly who they are. Finally, they go over all the different useful...

What's Required Listening about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Required Listening episodes:

Episode 44 - Welcome Back with Online Learning

Episode 43: Aarron Walter and the Web Standards Project Interact Curriculum

Episode 42: Student Web Hosting

Episode 41: Kyle Cotter and the 2012 Student Web Conference

Episode 38: Bazingazingazinga

Episode 37 - Wingdings with Face Font

Episode 36: Spring Break Friday

Episode 35: Dave Flippin DeSandro

Episode 34: Vector Media Matt

Episode 33: Drop Out or Entrepreneur?

Episode 32: Masuga’s B

Episode 31: Flingading on Webucation

Episode 30: Dad’s Advice

Episode 29: Too Sexy for My Template

Episode 28: Balls of Steel

Episode 27: Sponsor Us

Episode 26: Meh

Episode 25: Liquid Bling

Episode 24: Pablo Og

Episode 23: JavaScript Object Nucktation

Episode 22: Blue Beanie Day

Episode 21: Oprah in Da House

Episode 20: Rollin on Dubs

Episode 19: No Caffeine Issue Here

Episode 18: “That’s Me!”

Episode 17: Sniffle Sniffle Sniffle

Episode 16: We Love Envanto

Episode 15: Nap Time

Episode 14: Out of Order

Episode 13: Pandamonium

Episode 12: The Ultimate Web Student’s Back To School Guide!

Episode 11: Location, Location, Location

Episode 10: We Found the Yeti

Episode 9: The Echo

Episode 8: What a Nice Backend

Episode 7: Get Your Mojo On

Episode 6: Be Perceived

Episode 5: The Random Sound Effect

Episode 4: cPanemel

Episode 3: Adapple

Episode 2: Muggefied

Episode 1: Operation Test Pilot