In that phrase, the word "wherefore" does *not* mean "where". What does it mean? If you didn't know, how would you find out?
Web searching (Nowadays called "Googling") has become one of this generation's most abundant methods of getting new information. This is both a blessing and a curse. Often, web searches will be too broad, returning a bunch of unrelated material. Sometimes, they're too specific -- or just wrong -- and you don't get enough good results. Here are some tips on getting a good web search.
This is actually a great segway into some very important logic that we'll be using when we start programming. Let's use this opportunity to cover 'AND' & 'OR'. Here's a video that explains it in dominos. We can explain it in a web context with a simple exercise.
So with a little practice, we can get really good at finding great answers quickly. Let's try it online:
Search for a website that gives us the basic website structure in html.
Search for information on how to include a script in your page.
Search for information on how to insert css into your page.
What does "wherefore" mean?
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Now that we know how to find pages that are relevant to our search, we need to know whether we can trust them or not. The first thing you should do is find out who your information is coming from. Is it a reputable source or someone you've never heard of? Does the information sound plausible? Can you find any other results which corroborate the information? How deep is the hierarchy for the page? Does the entire root belong to them?
Which of these articles is false?
* Police Save iPhone from Hot Car
* Teen Survives Spear Through the Head
* A Vest that Lets You Hug Yourself
Be careful, because sometimes even the Big Guys get it wrong!
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Let's shift our sights from being a technology user to being a technology creator. It really does take a special way of thinking to jump over the hurdles that occur in such a rapidly changing industry. The current method for preparing minds for this challenge is called Computational Thinking. The trick is banishing the fear of "getting it wrong" and just giving it a try. Computational thinking provides the tools required to lead you toward success.
For tomorrow, please remember to bring a small picture of yourself (about 2"x2.5"). We'll be using them in class.
Additional Links
* CSisFun.com
* Google's Computational Thinking
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