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  <item rdf:about="http://weblion.psu.edu/news/accessibility-2013.02.21">
    <title>WebLion Looking to Hire Programmer-Analyst (Accessibility Developer)</title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/accessibility-2013.02.21</link>
    <description></description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<blockquote class="pullquote">For more information and to apply, go to <a href="http://psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html" title="Jobs at Penn State">psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html</a>.</blockquote>
<p>WebLion is looking to hire an experienced web developer. The successful candidate will report to the manager in charge of TLT’s Accessible Technology and Information Initiative at Penn State and specialize in the technology and development of accessible web pages, websites, and web-based applications. He or she will be part of an Agile development team and will use the team's collaborative processes and tools.</p>
<p><span>Duties include the following:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>Demonstrating best HTML 4 and 5 coding practices</span></li>
<li><span>Coding accessible user interfaces for applications and software integrations</span></li>
<li><span>Administering an enterprise website-scanning application</span></li>
<li><span>Managing a case-management / ticketing system</span></li>
<li><span>Answering technical questions about web standards and accessible coding</span></li>
<li><span>Preparing, organizing, and conducting training sessions and clinics for web developers on fixing inaccessible sites, advanced coding to increase functionality, and applying principles of universal design.<br /> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span>To qualify for this job, you must have <span>a deep knowledge of </span></span><span>HTMLW3C web standards, HTML 4 and 5, and </span><span>interface design using standard HTML control elements. You must also have </span><span>experience using standards-testing software.</span></p>
<p><span>Also highly valued are the following:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span>knowledge of accessibility and universal design</span></li>
<li><span>knowledge of WCAG 2.0, Section 508, and ARIA standards</span></li>
<li><span>programming experience with PHP, Python, or other languages for web application development</span></li>
<li><span>development experience using JavaScript</span></li>
<li><span>experience creating accessible MSWord and PDF documents</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span>You must  also have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, must demonstrate a commitment to quality and customer service, and must be able to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds.</span></p>
<p>For more information and to apply, <span>go to </span><a href="http://psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html" title="Jobs at Penn State">psu.jobs/Search/Opportunities.html</a><span>.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <dc:publisher>No publisher</dc:publisher>
    <dc:creator>Rose Pruyne</dc:creator>
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      <dc:subject>for plone edu</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2013-02-21T21:40:00Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://weblion.psu.edu/news/pse13-venue">
    <title>Plone Symposium Moving to UW Oshkosh June 2-9, 2013</title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/pse13-venue</link>
    <description>New venue for this event. Now Plone Symposium Midwest.</description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><span>After hosting <a class="internal-link" href="../symposium">Plone Symposium</a> for the past 5 years, WebLion is passing this event to Wisconsin Oshkosh. <a class="external-link" href="http://plone.org/news/plone-symposium-moves-to-oshkosh">This way for more information about Plone Symposium Midwest 2013...</a><br /></span></p>

<p>Also see further details on the OshKosh site: <a href="http://www.uwosh.edu/ploneprojects/plone-activities-blog/uw-oshkosh-to-host-plone-symposium-midwest-2013" title="Symposium details on the Oshkosh site">uwosh.edu/ploneprojects/plone-activities-blog/uw-oshkosh-to-host-plone-symposium-midwest-2013</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
    <dc:publisher>No publisher</dc:publisher>
    <dc:creator>Rose Pruyne</dc:creator>
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      <dc:subject>nav: symposium</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-06-21T14:10:00Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://weblion.psu.edu/news/fsd-311">
    <title>FacultyStaffDirectory 3.1.1 Now Available</title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/fsd-311</link>
    <description>Plone 4 fixes, sample directory</description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><span>This release of FacultyStaffDirectory fixes a number of template issues on Plone 4.x. It also includes an additional installation profile which sets up a sample directory for testing/evaluation.</span></p>
<p><span>Available at </span><a href="http://pypi.python.org/pypi/Products.FacultyStaffDirectory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://pypi.python.org/pypi/Products.FacultyStaffDirectory</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <dc:publisher>No publisher</dc:publisher>
    <dc:creator>Rose Pruyne</dc:creator>
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      <dc:subject>twitterfeed: weblion news</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>for planet plone</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-03-29T12:40:00Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://weblion.psu.edu/news/managing-agile-plone-projects">
    <title>Managing Agile Plone Projects</title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/managing-agile-plone-projects</link>
    <description>Sally's has been active in the Plone community for years developing, training and consulting for Jazkarta. Her interests and experience include data and content management, information retrieval, computer aided design, environmental conservation, scientific visualization, and GIS. She has a Ph.D. in biology and loves creating Plone applications that make scientists more productive.</description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p><b><i>The scenario:</i></b></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px; "><i>All the pieces have fallen into place for that big website project.  You've chosen Plone, you've lined up the budget, you've gathered a team  of developers, you've selected a design firm. You've worked with all the  stakeholders and come up with a long list of features. Plone and its  add-ons will provide many of them, but some will need custom  development. How are you going to manage the project?</i></p>
<p><span style="float: none; ">You know written requirements "thrown  over the wall" can lead to trouble. You've heard about agile-development  and you like the idea of iterations and adapting to change. But how can  you use agile techniques with a part time team and a project that is  part design, part development, and all within a feature-rich CMS  environment?</span><br /><br /><span style="float: none; ">This one day  course will show you how. Through a combination of lectures,  discussions, and group exercises, you will learn an agile approach to  managing a Plone development project.</span><br /><br /><span style="float: none; ">The class will cover:</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Roles</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Discovery</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Scheduling</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Release planning</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Writing user stories</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Estimation</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Iteration planning</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Defining custom content types</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Integrating designers into the process</span><br /><span style="float: none; ">- Project management tools</span><br /><br /><span style="float: none; ">The  value of the techniques you will learn are very clear to stakeholders.  They get full ownership of the project, choosing exactly what it will  deliver at every step along the way, and getting the system they  envisioned at the end.</span></p>
<h2><span style="float: none; ">Audience</span></h2>
<p><span style="float: none; ">Managers, team leaders, project managers, anyone responsible for a CMS development project.</span></p>
<h2><span style="float: none; ">Prerequisites</span></h2>
<p><span style="float: none; ">Basic familiarity with content management systems.</span></p>
<p><span style="float: none; "><a href="http://agileplone.eventbrite.com/">Register Now for Sally's Course<br /></a></span></p>
<h3>More Great Training Offerings</h3>
<p>Check out the other Training Workshops that are available at <b>Plone Symposium East 2012</b>:</p>
<h4><a class="external-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/getting-off-the-ground-with-plone-1"><b>Getting Off the Ground with Plone</b></a> - Cris Ewing - May 20, 21</h4>
<h4><b><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/managing-agile-plone-projects"></a></b></h4>
<h4><b><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/python-fundamentals">Python Fundamentals</a></b> - Chris Calloway - May 19, 20, 21</h4>
<h4><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/theming-plone-4"><b>Theming Plone 4</b></a> - Chrissy WainWright - May 20, 21</h4>
<h4><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/creating-plone-content-types-with-dexterity"><b>Creating Plone Content Types with Dexterity</b></a> - Steve McMahon - May 20, 21</h4>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="vevent"><span class="description"> </span></span></p>
<h3><a class="external-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium">Register for PSE12</a> too!</h3>
<h3>And *STILL* get the Earlybird Price until April 2nd, 2012</h3>
<p> </p>
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    <dc:publisher>No publisher</dc:publisher>
    <dc:creator>Mike Halm</dc:creator>
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      <dc:subject>for plone edu</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>for planet plone</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>twitterfeed: symposium</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>plonesymposiumeast2012</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>twitterfeed: weblion events</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-03-27T12:00:00Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://weblion.psu.edu/news/dexterity-offers-great-new-feature-to-plone">
    <title>Dexterity Offers Great New Feature to Plone</title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/dexterity-offers-great-new-feature-to-plone</link>
    <description>Join Steve McMahon in learning about how Dexterity will make content-type development in Plone 4 much easier. </description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p>Steve McMahon has been working on core Plone development for years and is recognized as one of it lead developers.  His FormGen product is widely recognized as one of the finest Plone plug-ins. Join Steve in learning all the basics about Dexterity and how it can save you time in your development efforts.</p>
<p><span class="vevent"><span class="description"> </span></span></p>
<h3><span id="parent-fieldname-location">Description</span></h3>
<p><span id="parent-fieldname-location">Creating  new content types in Plone is easier than ever. Dexterity, Plone's new  content-type development framework, allows you to create content types  through-the-web, in add-on products, or even to move back and forth  between the two. Dexterity will be built into Plone 4.3+, but is ready  to use now in Plone 4 (or 3.3.5). The course will focus on practical use  of Dexterity, with just enough theory and history to help students  understand how Dexterity fits into Plone.<br /></span></p>
<h3></h3>
<h3>Topics Covered</h3>
<ul>
<li>Installing Dexterity for use in Plone 3.3.5 or 4.x.</li>
<li>Creating new content types through the web or by schemas in Python.</li>
<li>Dexterity field types, widgets and behaviors.</li>
<li>Making add-on products to deploy Dexterity content types.</li>
<li>Adding custom validators, methods and properties via Python.</li>
<li>Creating custom views of content.</li>
<li>Implementing containment and references.</li>
<li>Custom security and workflow for content types and fields.</li>
<li>Schemas, models, the roles of the Zope Component Architecture and Grok.</li>
<li>When Dexterity is practical, and when it's not.</li>
</ul>
<p>The class will combine lecture and exercises.</p>
<h3>Audience</h3>
<p>Integrators or programmers who wish to develop new content types for Plone.</p>
<h3>Prerequisites</h3>
<p>Good  knowledge of the functionality of Plone and its built-in content types.  Basic knowledge of Python, HTML and XML. Ability to work in a  command-line environment on your platform of choice.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="vevent"><span class="description"> </span></span></p>
<h3>More</h3>
<p> </p>
<p>Check out the other Training Workshops that are available at <b>Plone Symposium East 2012</b>:</p>
<h4><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/creating-plone-content-types-with-dexterity"><b> </b></a></h4>
<h4><a class="external-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/getting-off-the-ground-with-plone-1"><b>Getting Off the Ground with Plone</b></a> - Cris Ewing - May 20, 21</h4>
<h4><b><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/managing-agile-plone-projects">Managing Agile Plone Projects</a></b> - Sally Kleinfeldt - May 21</h4>
<h4><b><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/python-fundamentals">Python Fundamentals</a></b> - Chris Calloway - May 19, 20, 21</h4>
<h4><a class="internal-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium/training/theming-plone-4"><b>Theming Plone 4</b></a> - Chrissy WainWright - May 20, 21</h4>
<p><span class="vevent"><span class="description"> </span></span></p>
<h3>Register for PSE12 too!</h3>
<p> </p>
<p>Join us in this pre-Symposium workshop and while you are registering for   this exceptional training offering, why not register for the <a class="external-link" href="http://weblion.psu.edu/symposium">Plone Symposium East 2012</a> too!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <dc:creator>Mike Halm</dc:creator>
    <dc:rights></dc:rights>
    
      <dc:subject>for plone edu</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>training</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>for planet plone</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>twitterfeed: symposium</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>plonesymposiumeast2012</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-03-15T12:00:00Z</dc:date>
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  <item rdf:about="http://weblion.psu.edu/news/transparent">
    <title>Lean-Agile Makes the Work Transparent</title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/transparent</link>
    <description>Using project tracking software, a shared code repository, and other collaborative tools is not enough to guarantee that all project work is transparent. It requires team-driven incremental vetting and testing of work as well as sharing information and decision making at each point in the process.</description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<blockquote class="pullquote" style="text-align: left; ">WebLion has been using the Lean-Agile process since August 2011.</blockquote>
<h2 style="text-align: left; ">transparency is undeniably more efficient.</h2>
<p><span style="text-align: left; ">Developing products on your own with inadequate checks and balances for long stretches of time might seem acceptable, or even cool, for a while -- if you're inexperienced or a cowboy. But in reality, it's a burdensome and buggy process. It's rife with questionable decisions, bad habits, and shortcuts. Egos get tied too closely with methods and products. Change causes pain. Troubleshooting and maintenance becomes a real killer. <a class="external-link" href="http://rosepruyne.blogspot.com/2012/02/lean-agile-makes-work-visible.html">Read the rest of this blog post...</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
    <dc:publisher>No publisher</dc:publisher>
    <dc:creator>Rose Pruyne</dc:creator>
    <dc:rights></dc:rights>
    
      <dc:subject>for plone edu</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>for tlt blog</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>twitterfeed: weblion news</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2012-03-02T14:56:09Z</dc:date>
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    <title>Portlets gone wild with ContentWellPortlets 2.0.1 </title>
    <link>http://weblion.psu.edu/news/rhp/contentwellportlets-2.0.1-released</link>
    <description>This new release adds the ability to add portlets to the footer area. It also has 6 portlet managers per area. This means 20 total portlet managers including the 2 on the sides that ship with plone.</description>
    <content:encoded xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><![CDATA[<p>ContentWellPortlets takes the frustration out of making complicated dynamic pages.  Instead of making some hand coded page view that you want to use for just certain pages, you can now quickly add portlets in the content area (above and below) and the footer area with just a few clicks. The footer well area was added due to being requested by members of the Penn State family and its popularity on sites like <a href="http://digg.com/">digg</a>, <a href="http://espn.go.com/">ESPN</a>, <a href="http://nytimes.com">The New York Times</a>, to name a few.</p>
<p>Here are some screenshots of Penn State sites that will use it or are already using it:</p>
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<a href="http://weblion.psu.edu/its-cwp/image_view_fullscreen"><img style="margin-right: 10px;" src="http://weblion.psu.edu/its-cwp/image" alt="null" height="200" width="251" /></a> 
<a href="http://weblion.psu.edu/agsci-cwp/image_view_fullscreen"><img style="margin-right: 10px;" src="http://weblion.psu.edu/agsci-cwp/image" alt="null" height="200" width="297" /></a>
<a href="http://weblion.psu.edu/tlt-cwp/image_view_fullscreen"><img src="http://weblion.psu.edu/tlt-cwp/image" alt="null" height="200" width="276" /></a></div>
<p>Adding, Moving and Deleting portlets per page or folder is incredibly easy now:</p>
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<a href="http://weblion.psu.edu/its-cwp-edit/image_view_fullscreen"><img style="margin-right: 10px;" src="http://weblion.psu.edu/its-cwp-edit/image" alt="null" height="200" width="197" /></a>
<a href="http://weblion.psu.edu/its-cwp-footer-edit-1/image_view_fullscreen"><img style="margin-right: 10px;" src="http://weblion.psu.edu/its-cwp-footer-edit-1/image_preview" alt="null" height="200" width="264" /> </a></div>
<p>Please check out <a href="http://plone.org/products/contentwellportlets/">ContentWellPortlets</a> and let us know what you think.</p>
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    <dc:publisher>No publisher</dc:publisher>
    <dc:creator>Rob Porter</dc:creator>
    <dc:rights></dc:rights>
    
      <dc:subject>for tlt blog</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>for planet plone</dc:subject>
    
    
      <dc:subject>portlets</dc:subject>
    
    <dc:date>2009-10-13T19:00:44Z</dc:date>
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