Everything HTML *Seriously, It’s Not that Bad*
The way technology is constantly changing and advancing, I would not be surprised if technology related courses be added as a mandatory part of children’s school curriculums. Nowadays, if you do not know how to operate the latest gadgets, or navigate through the most current software/programs, your entire life’s purpose is questioned by your peers. Maybe not openly but know that doubts were cast when you said you did not know how to create or maintain a webpage in that last staff meeting.
What was once deemed as a ‘nerdy hobby’, has almost overnight become a highly demanded and lucrative career field, i.e. Geek Squad. We are aware that knowing how to navigate through and operate apps on our phones or webpages on our computers is a needed skill today.
However, just imagine how useful and self-sufficient you would be if you knew how to create those same apps and web pages! With my new blog, you can accomplish this goal, and much more. When I first started in this field, I was terrified, to say the least. My knowledge of behind-the-scenes technology, HTMLs, web design, etc. was very limited. (Some would even say non-existent.) Nevertheless, as I explored the information more in depth, I realized that it is very fascinating, and surprisingly easy to learn.
Like most things, learning HyperText Markup Language (HTML) may seem difficult at first, but it is really not hard to understand. With a little time, patience, and effort, most people can learn the basics in no time. In fact, there are many resources on the Internet that make learning this language simple and fast, and some are even free. (Madison, 2020)
HyperText Markup Language (HTML) is a type of computer language that is used to create pages that can be posted on the Internet or sent via email. (Waterman, 2020)
What is HTML?
- HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language
- HTML is the standard markup language for creating Web pages
- HTML describes the structure of a Web page
- HTML consists of a series of elements
- HTML elements tell the browser how to display the content
- HTML elements label pieces of content such as “this is a heading”, “this is a paragraph”, “this is a link”, etc.
Example of some simple HTML
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Page Title</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>This is a Heading</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph.</p>
</body>
</html>
My blog will educate readers on using HTML. We will review fun and innovative ways to break down coding in more readily understandable ways. My overall goal for “Decoding HTML” is to slowly but surely reduce the stigma associated with using HTML and all things “IT related”.
Codeacademy and W3 Schools are two sites that can be used as a training tool on how to use HTML. Both sites give great tips. W3 Schools is a go to for me when I get stumped.
Works Cited:
https://www.wisegeek.com/is-it-hard-to-learn-html.htm (Madison, 2020)
https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-html.htm (Waterman, 2020)
I wouldn’t be surprised either if technology related courses became a required part of kids’ education sooner or later. I love your plan to educate readers on using HTML. I would certainly benefit from it, considering technology-related things are not exactly my cup of tea.
I truly believe that technology should be required for all school aged children. Times have really changed since I was a child, Technology is taking over so it’s either learn or get left behind. Thanks for your comment.
It’s funny you mention adding coding courses into grade school course curriculum. I work with an extracurricular company that teaches children how to code and one of the primary questions we ask them before they start is if they have had any experience coding before, they reply “yes we have a coding class once a week for an hour” these are kids below the age of 10 already learning how to code in schools such as Don Roberts Elementry School, and Forrest Park Elementry School and many others.