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Hello JavaScriptAn tutorial introducing JavaScript and using it on a web pageThis tutorial will guide the student through all the basics needed to include JavaScript on a web page.This can be used as a face-to-face lab or as a learning activity done online. On completion of these learning activities the student should be able to:- Describe the difference between Java and JavaScript. - Use the < script > element correctly on a web page. - Write a custom function to be used later on the we

Programming Secrets - Updated November 2021 This module will introduce students to common concepts that are common to all programming languages. Computers are exact and very picky. Spelling and punctuation matter.Write using comments in your native language.Programmers use variables.Languages use blocks of code -- functions/methods/subroutinesLanguages have pre-written code - APILanguages use decision words - if/else, switch, for loops, and while loopsLanguages use data structures - ie arraysThe

This tutorial demonstrates several of the new semantic elements introduced with HTML 5 and explains why they are so valuable. PREVIEW THE DEMO Learning Objectives covered with this tutorial: 1) List six semantic HTML 5 elements. 2) Write a short paragraph describing the benefits of using semantic elements. 3) Write code showing the proper use of the i, em, and strong elements. 4) Use the header and footer elements correctly on a web page. 5) Describe the difference between the head and the

JavaScript Variable - A Hands-On Activity - Updated December 2021 This programming activity gives the learner actual experience working with JavaScript code. A starting file is included with the lesson allowing the student to immediately focus on the code concepts without having to build a web page from scratch. The final source code is included. Variables are one of the key elements used in programming. They are short-term memory for an app. This activity will have the student:Creating several

The Browser Cache - Updated November 2021 The browser uses a memory cache in order to display previously viewed pages from a local file instead of sending a new request over the web. However, this causes a problem for programmers who need to see the changes made to a web page even if the filename is the same. Using animation, this module demonstrates how a cache works. It shows the learner why they need to empty the cache in order to display the changes they made to their code. On completion of