We kicked off the study group yesterday just like we said we would. It got off to a bumpy start. The plan quickly gave way to the reality of implementing it.
\nWe decided to start with the HTML/CSS crash course on https://scrimba.com. We thought we'd watch the videos together and work through at the same time. That wasn't a great experience, so I proposed we do some parallel coding. Mute for half an hour, get to work independently, then check in with the group.
\nUnfortunately, I didn't attend the rest of the session. I haven't seen the recording yet. But I know things went less than smoothly in our first session.
\nCan I tell you how excited I am about that? We did the thing, some of the thing didn't work and we're adjusting it until it does.
\nI'm so grateful for everyone who logged on to participate yesterday. I'm especially grateful to Nee because she keeps me grounded when I want to run off in a million directions. And she speaks up about how things feel from a beginner-beginner perspective.
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\nhttps://www.udemy.com/the-web-developer-bootcamp/
\nhttps://www.udemy.com/the-complete-web-developer-zero-to-mastery/
\nhttps://www.udemy.com/the-complete-web-developer-course-2/
\nhttps://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-web-development-bootcamp/
\nYes, we are and that's according to plan. We are choosing to work through highly rated Udemy courses together because the content is proven and validated. We expect to cover some topics more than once. Building using the concepts you learn and spaced repetition is a great way to solidify your knowledge.
\nWe know these courses have worked for people. But each of the first four are taught by different instructors. Maybe one of them has a teaching style that really speaks to you in a way the others don't.
\nWhen we're honest with ourselves, we know that no one needs to buy another course. You don't even have to use Udemy to learn software development. There are really great free resources out there. Resources that are objectively better than what you get in some expensive bootcamps.
\nWhat is missing for the self-directed learner is the accountability and support system you get when you enroll in a bootcamp or coding school. That's what we're aiming to do with our study group. We are combining doing the work with a true support system for our members.
\nThis is hard stuff. It's almost impossible to do it alone. You don't have to.
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\nUnfortunately, I didn't attend the rest of the session. I haven't seen the recording yet. But I know things went less than smoothly in our first session.
\nCan I tell you how excited I am about that? We did the thing, some of the thing didn't work and we're adjusting it until it does.
\nI'm so grateful for everyone who logged on to participate yesterday. I'm especially grateful to Nee because she keeps me grounded when I want to run off in a million directions. And she speaks up about how things feel from a beginner-beginner perspective.
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