Weeks 1–2: Getting Started with HTML
During the first two weeks of class, I learned how to navigate the course modules and became more familiar with the class organization, expectations, and assignments. Understanding how the course is structured has helped me know what I need to complete and what is expected of me throughout the class. At the same time, I started learning the basics of HTML and became more familiar with different HTML elements. I learned about the basic structure of an HTML document and how HTML tags are used to organize different types of content on a webpage. I practiced working with headings, paragraphs, links, images, and lists.
Read more: My Web Design Learning JournalI also learned that HTML elements can include attributes that provide additional information or affect how an element works. This helped me understand that there are many different ways to organize and build content on a webpage.
Another activity I worked on was exploring the MDN Web Docs. I looked through the documentation and discovered many HTML elements and features that I had not used before. I realized that HTML has many more tags and possibilities than I originally thought, and that each element has a specific purpose. I am still learning when and how to use different tags, but exploring them has made me more interested in web design.
Overall, these first two weeks have given me a strong beginning in learning HTML and web design. I am still getting comfortable with the different elements and how they work together, but continued practice with images, links, and webpage content is helping me build my skills. I am looking forward to learning more about HTML, CSS, and other areas of web design as the class continues.