The first 4 weeks of class we have spent discussing basic html tags and their application in web page design. We slowly worked from text and paragraph alignment to adding color and images. A set of brief thoughts on each of these follow:
HTML #1:
A very basic page containing text, headings, horizontal rules, and links. This page truly is basic, though a starting point is required for every project.
HTML #2:
This page added a copyright notice to page #1. Finding the code for the copyright icon was easy, as almost every web page includes this somewhere, and there are html information sources everywhere on the internet. This particular step had an entire class time dedicated to it; I do not know the reason for this as the process of finding and adding the code took at most five minutes, leaving another 70 minutes to find something do do with myself.
HTML #3:
This page adds color to our site, turning the page into something you can actually read without cringing. I did not initially create this page, as logically, colors should be chosen in conjunction with the images to be present on the page. Due to the requirements of the class, I had to backtrack; deleting the images from my page and re-saving it as a new .html file.
HTML #4:
This page gives the creator a great deal of individual choice, as the images added can be as personal or generic as one wants. Image tags where added below the links to allow the display of images. I chose images that I edited myself and have a personal investment in. I also added a table to better structure the placement of the images and text within the page.
Conclusion:
This process has taken an extremely long time to create such a basic page. Personally, I feel this page should have taken one to two classes to complete. If this where an actual page, not just an example of basic tags, more time would be warranted for choosing format, color, and content. For the purposes of this exercise, however, I believe that fluency in internet searches and editing software dictates that it should be completed quickly and efficiently.
1 comment:
I like the idea of an introductory/overview paragraph as well as a conclusion. Because this will eventually evolve into a webpage within our ePortfolio, it would be good at this time to make the suggested revisions.
Separate the description from the reflection. For example, under HTML #1 a possible description would be:
Description:
This webpage was created applying basic HTML tags using the text editing tool, Notepad. Then you can go into your reflection....
Reflection: This page truly is basic, though a starting point for every project....Maybe elaborate...why do you call this basic?
The above is the suggested format for all the HTML pages in this post.
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Reflective writing has major benefits for both the writer and the reader, especially if the reader is in a position to impact the writer (learner). Clearly you have no probelm with this style of writing. Based on your prior knowledge & skills, your reflections are candid, fair statements, and reflect the impact the learning or lack of learning has had on you so far (exactly the reason for writing these reflections). From my perspective, it sounds like HTML #4 was the most enjoyable for you.
From reading your blog, here's what I am recommending....You came into this class with an impressive IT background. You can take the basic assignments and bring them to another level. For example, on HTML Page #4 you talked about your individual freedom to explore the selection/placment of images. Well, how about adding video? If you have prior knowledge of a skill or concept that is introduced in class, complete what is asked, but then explore further what you can add to it. This is OK as long as the basic requirements have been met. For future posts, you can talk about your prior knowledge & skill for a particular assignment.
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A formatting issue to be aware of: When referring to HTML, use caps.
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Great post...it gave me insight into what you are all about!
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