I have already found this class so useful and applicable to my career. Working at a digital marketing agency throughout the semester, I am not at all involved in the building or backend of web development, but I do collaborate with the tech-guys and it has been SO helpful being able to speak in their language.
Just understanding the basic differences between HTML and CSS is really empowering – which is pathetic – but it gives me the power of not feeling like a complete dumb ass. The web is an aspect of just about every project – and is only going to become more and more important in the sphere of strategic communications. Even if I never build a website in my life, just being able to hold a productive brainstorm with a developer and even figure out for myself the little problems that make the tech team slam their heads against the table out of annoyance for my helplessness (5 times a day) … is great.
For example, a lot of our simple websites use the WordPress platform for content developers to place photos and content. A few times, things have just not looked right to me in the basic WordPress “visual” box for dummies. But taking a look at the HTML I’ve been able to make very simple changes such as adding a /br where the “enter” button just wasn’t doing the trick. It would be very beneficial for me to continue learning about publishing for the web, but even the basic lingo and understanding I’ve learned in this class has helped me tremendously and I know will be of value in my future. So thanks!!