Third Quarter Reflection: Learning, Struggles, and Moving Forward

 

    The third quarter has been a rollercoaster of learning experiences. From HTML lists to community-based research (CBR), and even developing a webpage for our research, I’ve picked up a lot of new skills—some fun, some frustrating, but all valuable. Looking back, here's what I learned, the difficulties I encountered, and how I overcame them.

 This quarter, I gained a better understanding of HTML lists, which appeared simple at first but turned out to be important and crucial for organizing content on a website. I learned how to utilize ordered, unordered, and definition lists, as well as how to correctly nest them.

    Another important lesson was community-based research (CBR), which taught me the value of getting firsthand information from actual communities rather than depending exclusively on Internet sources. This method helped me see how research may be more meaningful and influential in solving real-life problems and challenges. 

    The most interesting part was creating a webpage for our research, where I used my HTML skills to display our findings in a clear and organized manner. It was challenging to balance both function and design, but it was rewarding to see everything come together in the end. 


    Of course, gaining this new knowledge and skills did not come without struggles. I found it difficult to properly organize HTML lists, especially when nested them. In CBR, gathering accurate and relevant information was tough, as we had to make sure our sources were reliable. And when it came to webpage design, making sure the layout was both visually appealing and user-friendly was frustrating at times. However, I managed to push through by practicing HTML regularly, organizing my research better, and asking for feedback from my classmates. Breaking tasks into smaller steps also helped me focus and improve along the way.


   Next quarter, I hope to further improve my HTML skills and perhaps experiment with CSS to make webpages more visually appealing. I also want to improve my ability to analyze and present research findings in such a way that the information is not just accurate but also engaging and informative. This quarter was not without its hurdles, but I am proud of what I have learnt. This quarter definitely had its challenges, but I’m proud of what I’ve learned. Each struggle taught me something, and I know these skills will come in handy in the future.






References: 


Digitale, E. (2023, June 28). This is your brain on… roller coasters? Scope. https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2018/08/16/this-is-your-brain-on-roller-coasters/


Singh, P. (2024, March 12). What is a List in HTML? – Types, Tags, Advantages, & More. Internshala Trainings Blog. https://trainings.internshala.com/blog/list-in-html/


Centre, C. R. T. (2023). What is Community-Based Research (CBR)? Core Concepts. https://winnspace.uwinnipeg.ca/handle/10680/2081


Lowe, A. (2024, February 29). Data-Driven or dystopian? How schools can avoid choosing the wrong technology. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-driven-dystopian-how-schools-can-avoid-choosing-wrong-lowe-ulmde?trk=public_post_main-feed-card_reshare_feed-article-content


Wong, B. (2024, July 25). New study reveals the 1 edge night owls have over early birds. HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/night-owls-cognitive-function-study_l_669ed7d9e4b03375f56eeba1


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