IS Lesson 4 reflection:CSS

I learned about CSS last week, and I found it very complex at first, although it is rather interesting. However, after learning about css for a while, I realized that css was not as complex I thought. Sure, there are many attributes to remember but you do not have to remember them. After all, you can just search them up. What I found complex at first was in the structure of the code. But then, I realized it was actually quite simple. You just needed a name, then its value. This is rather interesting. At first, I was also confused because the css tutorial at www.w3schools.com said something that a comment in a css does not contribute to it, just made things organized. I did not really know that at first so I thought "what is the comment used for since it does nothing?" As I started reading more about css, I started finding that it was actually quite easy. Another thing that confused me at first was some of its differences with html, such as ";", and "}". However, after writing part of a css code structure, I begin getting used to it. The only question that I have now is why does my bottom-margin:"...", float:bottom, attributes not work? It seems that there is no bottom margin in my web page at all. Also, another thing that confused me was the margin and the border. w3 schools stated that the background does not affect the margin but in my web page, I had a border, and a background around it! How can that be?

IS Lesson 3 reflection:HTML

I have learnt many things in this weeks lesson. I have learned how to create a HTML, which I had not know how to do before.
I learned about tags, attributes, inserting images, links,etc.
Basically, HTML means HyperTextMarkoutLanguage, which is a written in a series of easy to remember codes, unlike binary digits, which can determine the colour, fonts, images,etc. of the webpage and the alignment of it. The only thing I need to learn now is HyperTextTransferProtocol(http) and FileTransferProtocol(FTP) and I would be able to create my own website. However, I am unable to find a reliable manuscript regarding FTP and the ones I found are too long. Well, it does not matter, there is no point in creating a website yet.
HTML is actually quite simple, you just need to know the tags, which can be found at most HTML tutorial websites, and the attributes that accompany it, and of course, the text. Most people who create HTML for leisure do it using the notepad application which should be available as part of your computer programing. Just save the file as ".html" instead of ".txt" and you will get a personal web page. For so-called and non-so-called experts, they usually use automatic HTML makers, which saves a lot of time, such as DreamWeaver.
This is a good HTML tutorial video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOfhmzNLWzY&feature=related.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Warmest Regards,
Chong Kai En

Lesson 2-reflection

I have learned a lot of things in this second lesson. For example, I have learned about advanced voice recognition technology that has already been created, how social networking sites work and how they benefit us, why copying people's work is not right and the advantages and disadvantages of a blog and a website.
Human-Computer Interaction has increased so drastically over the years that I am surprised that an electronics company has already voice recognition devices that allow you to use your TV as a computer and speak to it like a human. It can even spell out the words you say out loud! Also, I saw that computer programming and GPS have already merged together so that you do not need to drive a car! A phone like device will help drive the car, detect obstacles and find the fastest route! This way, there will be less automobile accidents.
I also learned that social networking sites like facebook, myspace, etc. allow you to find jobs and even partners, homes and many other things! Social networking sites allow you to know people who know other people who know other people... who knows someone who can benefit you!
A blog is usually used by the public as it is easier to set-up and thus, the general public will use it to pen (type) down their thoughts and so on easily. However, if you are a business man trying to sell e-commerce, you should create a website, even though it is harder to set-up. However, a website's background theme is easier to change and it is easier to do business on a website.
Finally, I learned that copying people's work is not right. How would you feel if someone copied your work and said it was their own? It is O.K. to 'copy' some information but you should re-phrase it and use another format.
Cheers,
C.K.E. 1i106

IS lesson 1 : The internet and WWW

The first IS lesson was definitely interesting: I learned many new things such as the difference between web 1.0 and web 2.0, ho technology has advanced and changed our lives, as well as what is the world wide web and the internet.

After this lesson, I have gained more insight about the Internet. For example, I did not know that there was such a thing as web 1.0 and Web 2.0 before, but now I have learned what they are, and their differences. (Web 1.0 and is maintained by one owner, Web 2.0 is managed by both visitors as well as owners).

An interesting video about technology, human advancement was also shown. It is rather informative and can be watched http://webnewmedia.ning.com/video/l1-did-you-know