Hello! I had to do a reading assignment for my web design class. I'm reading the text, Head First HTML: With CSS and XHTML. My homework: Read chapters 10, 11, and 12. What do I do instead of just reading the text?
I think: I'm going to create a video series and post it on Youtube! And I'm going to record myself reading the text in a British accent! I record the intro video 3 times, but the sound doesn't match the video and it keeps getting cut off when I upload it to Youtube. I realize that the end goal is to finish my reading assignment, and this is taking too long. I switch to a new idea.
I think: I can still create a video series! I'll create a power point via InDesign. I'll create separate audio via some program that sounds like audiobug, but I keep on forgetting it's real name. And I'll gather photos and import all of these to Final Cut and make my video there so the audio is for sure going to be on track. Then I'll upload it to Youtube!
I finish making the first slide to the power point and quickly realize that this idea's benefits do not outweigh the costs when my end goal is to simply read and master 3 chapters of my text. This idea is not time effective.
Okay! New idea: Blog about my readings! This is the perfect idea. I want to teach what I'm learning because I know that is one of the best ways to learn something. I love to write. My chances of having any technological problems through blogging are slim, and this idea is more time effective. I've also wanted to blog on this topic for a while. I'm writing about it in my creative writing ideas blog, yes, ... well, web creation is creative, and creating content is writing. :)
Why couldn't I just read my homework like a regular person? Because I need creativity to drive my life. It excites me. It makes my experiences engaging, and it livens my senses.
So, you techies and non-techies are in for a treat! If you want to learn HTML, XHTML, and CSS - I will sum up and explain all of my knowledge from the 650 page book, Head First HTML: With CSS and XHTML.
I'm starting backwards, where I am currently in the class. I'm starting with chapters 10, 11, and 12 (and soon 13). These chapters cover the box model in CSS, divs and spans, layout and positioning, and tables and lists. Then I'll back track to the beginning topics afterwards.
Soon I'll start writing about my internet marketing adventures, the things I do and use, so you can do and use them too. :) But for now, I'll stick to HTML, XHTML, CSS and of course - Creative Writing Ideas.
If you are thinking, "What can this girl possibly know about web design?", you'll soon find out if you continue to read. :)
I've had one web design client, and made her a website to promote her book, A Seven-Year Goodbye. You can check out my work here: http://www.asevenyeargoodbye.com.
I'm working on a second website for another client to promote her book, Self-Love: The Only Diet That Works.
Enjoy the learning experience! I know I will. :)
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