Learn the Web's core
CoreDogs is a textbook that helps you learn the Web’s core tech. So you can make Web sites, work with Web designers, set up Web applications, and do other useful things.
CoreDogs only covers the important stuff. The 10% of the tech that does 90% of the work.
CoreDogs uses best practices from research on learning. CoreDogs helps you use your time well.
CoreDogs helps people who teach Web tech, as well as people who want to learn Web tech.
Why teach with CoreDogs?
Here’s a scenario. You teach a blended learning course. Students work through CoreDogs lessons outside of class. They come to a computer lab twice per week. You walk around the lab as students work, giving advice, and helping students fix problems.
You can choose instructional methods that match the situation. If one student is having trouble understanding something, you don’t need to interrupt the class. You can do some one-on-one coaching instead. But if several students are having the same problem, you can stop the class and give a five minute mini-lecture.
That is the CoreDogs secret sauce: the freedom to teach your particular students in the way they need to be taught. Let CoreDogs help your students learn the basics on their own. You can spend class time on things your students have trouble with. Like the design process, or debugging, or working as a team.
Why learn the Web’s core tech?
You want a Web site for a business, school, or some other organization
Learn what makes a site good. Then learn how to use your own branding (logo, colors, etc.), make good navigation bars, etc. More…
You run a content management system (CMS), like Drupal, or Joomla
Learn the core tech. It’ll help you:
- Install the CMS.
- Keep it running and secure.
- Fix problems.
- Customize it.
You work with Web professionals
Learn the core tech. Communicate better with the professionals. You can explain what you want, and understand their answers. If you hire Web contractors, you can evaluate their work. More…
You’re thinking about a Web career
You can have a great career. But know what you’re getting into. CoreDogs can help you understand the work Web people do.
And no matter what career you choose, core Web skills can help.
You’re technically curious
Learn how Web sites work. Just because you want to.
You can get started with CoreDogs. It’s free. Or you can learn more about CoreDogs.
