Authentic Question #1 : Will one type of coding be more beneficial for me to learn than another?
HTML has been a good starting place for me with such a practical project in mind. On the other hand, if I were to have a longer amount of time to work, I would have explored programs such as Scratch and Hopscotch more so that I could get my “feet wet” before really diving into the meat of coding. I chose to start with learning about HTML coding because I learned that it is used for content and web page structure and my goal was to personalize my Weebly website. Although I have done some minor personalization, I still hope to learn a few more details to adjust my website further.
Authentic Question #4 (from my list):
What new layout and design features can I add or adjust on my Weebly website if I know how to code?
Now that I understand the basic format of an HTML document, it will be easier to adjust the format and design of my Weebly website. I am still deciding on what i would like to do differently. It is helpful that Weebly’s code editor lets me change the code and visibly see the effects on a test page first. It checks the accuracy of my coding and lets me know if I need to adjust to create the desired appearance.
Authentic Question #5 (from my list): Besides adapting my Weebly website, what else will I be able to do after I learn a few basics of coding? & Authentic Question #6 What can I teach my students about coding - especially my Mayan Genius Bar (help desk) students?
While I was sitting next to my IT director looking at the code of a Canvas LMS page, I wondered if I could learn to adjust my Canvas home page or course based on my learning about code. It would give me the chance to uniquely adapt the course pages. I also would like to guide my Mayan Genius Bar students in adapting their website. As I continue to learn more about coding, I even think about the back end workings of apps on the iPad. Will I be able to know how things are put together behind the scenes of an app?
I am getting closer to the end of the formal allotted time to learn to code, but that doesn’t mean my learning will stop. My analytical mind is already waiting for the free head space to be available so I can plan my next interaction with Project Code.