Now that I have a bit of free time – waiting for feedback for my first 3 chapters, I’ve decided to blog about what’s happened recently.

So I’ve had to recreate Knowledge Trails because apparently the server that it was hosted on got moved and so I couldnt even log into the site. 😦 On the plus side, in creating the new site I realised that I am able to put my knowledge about community of practices in action when re-deciding what plugins to include in the site. I’ve also been able to find new plugins that will allow me to write the form to create Knowledge Nuggets instead of uploading them as files that were created in a word document.

I’ve been able pre-design the dashboard of the site so when a new user logs into the site, they wont be overwhelmed by a blank page. If they dont like the layout, they can edit the page when they become more well versed with using the site.

I’ve managed to find a plugin that will allow me to edit the spotlight area. This is good because I wont have to keep the current spotlight up on the site showing just information about Elgg. Since this plugin allows me to divide the spotlight area into three columns I think I’ll be using it to direct the users to the Video walkthroughs (if I’m allowed to reupload them), upload current information about Parks Victoria, and posting other information such as featured video clips for example.

I’m quite happy with the progress of my exegesis thus far.

I know I’ve only completed 3/4 chapters but I’ve already put the first 2 chapters into InDesign and while I know I still have a lot of editing to do with my third chapter once it comes back, I’m relieved to know I’m almost done. With my final chapter I have a vague idea of what I need to do to tie it all together.

I’ve gotten to the stage where I’ve started worrying about printing this beast and trying to figure out how big of a hole it’s gonna put in my pocket (printing 4 copies) and 4 sets of DVDs. I scared myself thinking that I needed to print it either ALL in colour or ALL in black and white. Luckily it’s not the case otherwise I’d be paying just over 500 bucks for 3 copies. erk. Anyways I think I should get crack-a-lack-en on my fourth and FINAL (yay!) chapter =D