I cannot claim to have "learned" XML this unit. I utilized the basic w3 tutorial site to explore it a bit. I have lingering questions I need to go back and try to resolve---such as---I think you don't put urls into xml ---do you? Why not--or if you do---what is the syntax? Still, I was somewhat surprised recently to find myself able to give a rudimentary description of what XML is and does (allows for the export, transport and to a limited degree "classification" of data as opposed to simply the display of data like HTML) to someone even less informed than I.
I am finding it odd to have a "little bit" of knowledge about the world of digital information, as it is making me more keenly aware of how vast that world is and how decisions are being made for me all the time which create and circumscribe my digital presence and what is possible in my working life where the computer is our main tool. If I were just a bit more savvy I could participate more fully and articulate options and solutions for myself rather than being so dependent upon others for IT help and problem solving. So in one sense this course has produced a feeling of empowerment with regard to the level of progress I've been able to make. On the other hand the fact that I remain so far behind and that I still cannot follow some of the more sophisticated posts from fellow classmates is somewhat disempowering.
Overall I was happy this unit with how smooth the remote login and creation of webspace for a user went this unit...I completed the XML tutorial and those assignments last week but then I was gone on a business trip all of last week so I wasn't able to capitalize on my slight advantage......Basically I will be very happy if I can complete most of the coursework before August 11th (also a deadline at work.)
Scrabbling for handholds, holding on with teeth....
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