Front End Design Conference – Erica Walker – Intersecting worlds of web and education: A foray into the Digital Frontier

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• Most developers are “community” trained
• Strengths of Formal Education
  • Dedicated time for class
  • instructor creates curriculum
  • face-to-face interaction
  • accountability
  • degree or certificate
• Strengths of Informal Education
  • Self-paced
  • Self-directed based on interests
  • Available 24/7
  • Unlimited resource materials
  • Low cost
• Weaknesses of Formal
  • Must learn when class is scheduled
  • No say in curriculum
  • Can’t access resources any time
  • Teacher’s knowledge is outdated
  • Expensive
• Weaknesses of Informal
  • Must be driven and self motivated
  • Can be difficult to find solid resources
• Both forms can work together