Step 5 - First Java Script

This step was to attempt to do some things with Javascript which I have never used before.  I was able to understand the concept of loading Javascript in the head or the body and why you need to be careful about where you place the script file based on when you will be calling the script.  If you want a function availabe when the page loads, you need to use the onload command.

I thank W3Schools for the tutorial and Peter for recommending that I use the tutorial for this step.

I have created an HTML page that you will hot first.  When you click on the link on that page, you will be taken to the page where I execute the javascript.  The script and HTML is available through the view source.

The link for this step is here.  The url is http://oviattfamily.net/JavaScript.

Step 4 - My Electricity Web Site

The purpose of this step was to complete the population of all of the web pages, videos, and supporting documents for the electricity unit web site.  Once this exercise was completed, all I have left to do are the steps to create:

1. An interactive simulation for assembling circuits
2. An interactive assessment module that would allow students to take the pre-test on-line in a multiple choice format with feedback based on their response.

I feel like we are at that point with just a few minor edits still to make in these materials.  The format of the module is that it allows the teacher to guide the students through the various documents and exercises for each lesson.  The lessons contain a library of the documents and other resources that can be used by the students or the teachers at any time from any location.

To see the web site use this link or enter the url http://oviattfamily.net/electricity/

I feel good about where the project is at this point.

Darin

Step 3 - Create CSS style for Electricity Unit - Embed a video

I completed the CSS for my Electricity unit.  I populated the cover pages for each of the seven different lessons in the unit and started the process of building and linking the library of documents and media.  That will be the project to complete step 3.

The link to the project is here.

The url is http://oviattfamily.net/cssproject/

Design Blueprint Critiques

I was fortunate enough to work with both David Dean and Alyssa Walker in our shared critiques.  The exercis3e was extremely useful for me as both shared excellent counsel and ideas regarding the scope of my project and the design.  I am grateful for their kindness and honesty.  I only hope my comments on their designs were as helpful to them.  Thanks to you both.

You can see David's critique of my blueprint here David Dean critique of Darin's Design Blueprint.

You can see Alyssa's critique of my blueprint here Alyssa Walker critique of Darin's design blueprint.

My review of David's blueprint is here Darin's review of David Dean's design blueprint.

And finally, my review of Alyssa's blueprint is here Darin's review of Alyssa Walker's design blueprint

Step 2 - CSS page

This link Step 2 CSS page is for the files for Step 2.  These files are the first attempt to use CSS and come from the class assignment on February 1st including HTML elements, an ID and a class.

Design Blueprint for Electricity Unit

I have completed a pdf document that outlines the schematic for the electricity unit I am developing for my IP&T 560 class.  The link is http://oviattfamily.net/InstructionSchematic.pdf.  It will take a lot of work to pull this all together by the end of the semester but it will really help my wife with her class.