Saturday, March 30, 2013
Coding Progress
I just finished the first section in codecademy in HTML/CSS. I've learned to create a button, a resume, and picture pages, among other things. I've earned 20 badges so far. It would be fun to totally master html/css, but there is so much more to learn! Next I think I will work on JQuery.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Today I completed 7 more lessons at Codecademy. I've earned 12 badges and have completed 6 courses overall. Some things are easier to remember than others and the hints don't always give me enough information. So I do write a lot down as I go on paper. I even copy and paste each lessons's code, since sometimes it loses my previous work, that I need to expand on. That is more than a little frustrating.
It does require me to think, which I like. And I can imagine the possibilities of what I might be able to create in the future. For now, I'm just taking it slow, reflecting and really concentrating on learning it. I've not set any personal goals or timelines with this project. So we'll see how it goes...
It does require me to think, which I like. And I can imagine the possibilities of what I might be able to create in the future. For now, I'm just taking it slow, reflecting and really concentrating on learning it. I've not set any personal goals or timelines with this project. So we'll see how it goes...
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Coding
I need to keep practicing my skills as a part of my professional development and add new skills. Writing code is said to be beneficial to all workers and is something I wish to know how to do. There are several new start-up companies that teach programming, I've found. After reviewing the initial information,I decided to start with Code Academy, since it provides several programming languages through its website, without my needing to download and install anything. I created a username and password, then began the lessons. I started at the top of the list and plan on going through the lessons sequentially. The beginning lessons are on HTML and CSS. Since I have already taken formal coursework on HTML/CSS, it is a review for me. I can see how differently it is being taught here by people in the technology field. So far it appears to be presented simpler, with much freedom to include individual and meaningful (to me) content. Humor is included, as well, as ongoing feedback. So far, I like it. I'm thinking that if I work on it 30 to 60 minutes a day, I should make respectable progress, without interfering with my job search.
I'm not sure why more girls aren't interested in programming. I find computers fascinating and want to know more, whether I am or am not encouraged to do so. But then, I am intrinsically motivated and love learning, just for the sake of accumulating knowledge. Maybe I will have a better idea after going into coding in more depth. So far, I find it to be fairly easy, although rather tedious. The nice thing is when your code isn't clean, you see the problems in the browser. Its a matter, then, of finding your errors and correcting them. Instant feedback.
I'm not sure why more girls aren't interested in programming. I find computers fascinating and want to know more, whether I am or am not encouraged to do so. But then, I am intrinsically motivated and love learning, just for the sake of accumulating knowledge. Maybe I will have a better idea after going into coding in more depth. So far, I find it to be fairly easy, although rather tedious. The nice thing is when your code isn't clean, you see the problems in the browser. Its a matter, then, of finding your errors and correcting them. Instant feedback.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Reason for No Picture Posting
It seems I cannot upload my pictures to this blog since I am using my Kent email address to sign in. It's the Kent administrator that doesn't allow it, if my understanding is correct. I created a personal gmail account, started another blog and am able to upload my pictures to the new blog. My new blog is called All Things Fiber and can be seen at http://allthingsphyber.blogspot.com/. I am happy to be able to include my pictures, but now need to figure out how to gather all my blogs in one place, if that is possible, under my new account. And another password to remember...ooy.
It seems I am leaving quite a trail of clutter on the web. Need to do some housekeeping.
It seems I am leaving quite a trail of clutter on the web. Need to do some housekeeping.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Adding Photo from Picasa
It took me a while to figure this out, but I have successfully added an image from Picasa to my blog. The online tutorials didn't help. There is no Blog This! button in my tray, as was suggested. Or if it is there, I didn't see it. At the top left menu, I found something similar in Create. I'm getting a little better at exploring.
I thought I published this, but alas, not. Let's see if it works this time this way...sigh.
Apparently, it shows up as a draft., not an image...frustrating.
I thought I published this, but alas, not. Let's see if it works this time this way...sigh.
 Rose of Sharon | |
| Rose of Sharon |
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Moving Right Along...
My Instructional Website is finished and submitted. I see many similarities between the instructional website and the webquest. They have an introduction page, they have objectives, tasks, resource links and a means of guiding or walking the student through the project. The webquest had sections for instructing other teachers. I suppose that could be included in an instructional website, optionally.
My instructional website is one section/unit/project within my second year horticulture landscape design II course in higher education. I created it as though the course textbook did not include a section on designing rain gardens. I will include it in my CMS next. The webquest will be another section/unit/project in my CMS. It is on the topic of designing a garden space with willow structures. The podcast I created will be the introduction to another section on extending the growing season with high, medium, and low tunnel structures. The overall theme to my landscape design course is that good landscape design can be creative and cost effective to include all garden users. It can serve many purposes besides aesthetics and there are many niche markets to consider for the landscape designer. This is a course I would be excited to teach.
My instructional website is one section/unit/project within my second year horticulture landscape design II course in higher education. I created it as though the course textbook did not include a section on designing rain gardens. I will include it in my CMS next. The webquest will be another section/unit/project in my CMS. It is on the topic of designing a garden space with willow structures. The podcast I created will be the introduction to another section on extending the growing season with high, medium, and low tunnel structures. The overall theme to my landscape design course is that good landscape design can be creative and cost effective to include all garden users. It can serve many purposes besides aesthetics and there are many niche markets to consider for the landscape designer. This is a course I would be excited to teach.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Hot Potatoes
I just finished creating a crossword puzzle and a short quiz for my instructional website. It took me hours to learn and it was not easy, but I have to say it was a lot of fun! Hot Potatoes is definitely going into my toolkit for future use.
I like twitter. I like when I go over the 140 character limit and it tells me I need to be more creative. For some reason I don't mind being pushed by a computer, like I mind being pushed by humans. So much of what I follow on twitter, though, is redundant. Three organizations will repeat the same information. Some organizations tweet hourly or every so many minutes with nothing of value, for days on end. But it sure has been helpful with providing information on the Ohio storm cleanup efforts. So I will take the bad with the good and continue to follow twitter. I learned a new word from twitter, this week, derecho. And saw an image showing exactly what it is. I am a weather channel junkie, but never heard them use that word before. Television and the internet has made science come alive for me. It was one of my worst subjects in elementary and high school, as there were never enough good visuals to help me understand the text.
I like blogging, too. It gives me time to reflect and gather my thoughts without pressure. And of course I get to chose the subject matter. I've read other bloggers posts this week that have included photos of their property damage and experiences with the storms that they have encountered. So different than having someone tell me on the phone what they experienced. Blogging makes it more real. It's also an unobtrusive way to stay current while I'm immersed in my coursework.
It's finally hitting me. One more week and I will have completed the masters program. It's so hard to believe.
I like twitter. I like when I go over the 140 character limit and it tells me I need to be more creative. For some reason I don't mind being pushed by a computer, like I mind being pushed by humans. So much of what I follow on twitter, though, is redundant. Three organizations will repeat the same information. Some organizations tweet hourly or every so many minutes with nothing of value, for days on end. But it sure has been helpful with providing information on the Ohio storm cleanup efforts. So I will take the bad with the good and continue to follow twitter. I learned a new word from twitter, this week, derecho. And saw an image showing exactly what it is. I am a weather channel junkie, but never heard them use that word before. Television and the internet has made science come alive for me. It was one of my worst subjects in elementary and high school, as there were never enough good visuals to help me understand the text.
I like blogging, too. It gives me time to reflect and gather my thoughts without pressure. And of course I get to chose the subject matter. I've read other bloggers posts this week that have included photos of their property damage and experiences with the storms that they have encountered. So different than having someone tell me on the phone what they experienced. Blogging makes it more real. It's also an unobtrusive way to stay current while I'm immersed in my coursework.
It's finally hitting me. One more week and I will have completed the masters program. It's so hard to believe.
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