jQuery is a JavaScript framework used to simplify client-side scripting of HTML websites. Try jQuery is a jQuery tutorial website that contains videos and interactive challenges that also allows writing code in the browser. The site provides an estimate of 3 hours of time to complete for someone with a JavaScript background.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
Self-paced tutorial with videos and exercises. Intended to be done individually, but might also work in pairs. Video material makes this more useful for outside of class.
Technical Requirements:
Requires a JavaScript-enabled browser session.
Requires a video plugin to view videos.
Tested in Chrome and Safari. iOS app is also available.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Provides an introduction to jQuery. Topics include selecting items on a web page (i.e., traversing the Document Object Model); formatting items on a web page and responding to events, providing active-learning experiences for learning key aspects of its use.
Target Student Population:
Good for students with knowledge of HTML and CSS. Some knowledge of JavaScript is also useful. Good for college courses on web design/programming.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Knowledge of HTML and CSS. Some knowledge of JavaScript.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Really nice use of interactive exercises to reinforce points. Exercises are provided in the context of developing a (fictional) travel site, which makes them more realistic. Videos have excellent production value.
Concerns:
Mixed expectations of learner's existing knowledge
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Mainly oriented towards independent learners. However, Code School provides "Team Accounts" that allow an instructor to track individual completion of activities. Course uses interactive exercises to reinforce concepts.
Concerns:
Learning objectives could be spelled out more clearly. Has some impeded navigation (appears to be related to use of cookies).
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Web-based interface which does not require installing or configuring any application other than a web browser. Video subtitles are available in GitHub repository. Videos are highly polished. Interface is very slick.
Concerns:
Does not appear to provide accessibility support; unlikely to be Section 508 compliant.
Creative Commons:
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