Below is a repost of my original proposal for my 20% project. I am currently traveling and will be updating you more on this project soon. My goal is to learn some basic elements of HTML code so I can adjust my website to my liking. I also hope to do even more with this learned knowledge in the future. I am a continual learner and I see this project as a foundation for my future learning. Will I enjoy it, or will it be too much of a challenge? Stay tuned here to find out.
Learning to Code: for the Tech Geek in me
10 Authentic Questions (in no particular order)
Successful or Not? If I have successfully adapted my website using coding (evidenced by showing the “back end” work on my website) - then I will consider myself successful.
Learning to Code: for the Tech Geek in me
10 Authentic Questions (in no particular order)
- Will one type of coding be more beneficial for me to learn than another?
- What are the differences in each type of coding?
- Why would one type of coding be used instead of another?
- What new layout and design features can I add or adjust on my Weebly website if I know how to code?
- Besides adapting my Weebly website, what else will I be able to do after I learn a few basics of coding?
- What can I teach my students about coding - especially my Mayan Genius Bar (help desk) students?
- How can I infuse coding into my science lessons?
- Is it possible to help develop scientific educational websites - like PheT simulations - with knowing how to code (and using my personal teaching skills)?
- How often will I need to refresh my skills in coding after I learn them now? Do the basics of coding change often?
- Will the complexity of coding make me okay with remaining on the edtech side, or encourage me to delve deeper into being more of a behind-the-scenes techie?
Successful or Not? If I have successfully adapted my website using coding (evidenced by showing the “back end” work on my website) - then I will consider myself successful.