Team #8 Skill Master

A platform where people can access all the tools they need in order to study smart.

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Inspiration

As the world evolves, so do our skills. We have countless resources available to us and it is only a matter of choice. In a world where tools and resources are plentiful, how does one decide what tool to use? This single question was the source of our inspiration for Skill Master. This is an issue that is extremely relevant as there are so many different resources for each need we may have. We wanted to ensure that we provide a solution that doesn’t require users to download multiple apps or join different websites just to keep their life in order. If knowledge is power, then learning is our superpower(Jim Quick). We want to ensure that we fuel this superpower using Skill Master and develop our users to be efficient people in our society.

What it does

Skill Master is a website designed to be an all-in-one package to keep your life organized and to ensure you study smart. It features 5 main sections: short, succinct articles with quick tips on important topics like time management, a quote of the day page for an extra boost of confidence, a word of the day page to slowly develop your vocabulary, a to-do list to plan your day and finally, a chat area for users to talk and share techniques (yet to be finished). When users first reach the website, they are taken to the homepage. From there they can scroll down to access the short articles that are designed to be a quick read. They then have access to a menu where they can access the different tools and features of Skill Master. Each tool will lead to another page. Once on the page of their desire, they can use the tool they selected.

How we built it

Skill Master was initially planned on being made through Wix. This plan was soon pushed aside as we wanted to code the website from scratch to ensure that we have full control over the different features. The features were divided among the group members and were put together to make the final website. All features and design aspects were made using HTML, Javascript and Css.

Challenges we ran into

When initially planning our ideas, we were aware that our application wouldn’t be extremely advanced as we were mostly newcomers to HTML and website making. After finalizing our idea, we had struggled to find a way to ensure that everyone contributed to the development of this app as this hackathon had taken place virtually. Additionally, we each had struggles with the code and understanding the logic as we are beginners to HTML. Once each group member had finished, there were a few errors in our code however, we were able to quickly solve each error. We had initially planned to accomplish a lot more than we had done however, mid-way during the hackathon, one of our group members had to leave. This was a setback as we had an extra workload to finish.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are extremely proud of both ourselves and each of our group members because even while being beginners, we were able to accomplish many of the tasks we had initially planned for. Additionally, this was our first-ever hackathon and while we were initially confused, we were able to understand and adapt.

We were initially unsure of whether combining the features would work but, it was a very proud moment when all the features had combined to form one beautiful website.

What we learned

Throughout this exuberant journey, each member of our group had gained valuable knowledge about HTML, Javascript and Css. It was a learning experience and a great introduction to the hackathon experience for many of our group members. We had expanded our knowledge on website creation and the methods needed to develop a working, interactive and aesthetically appealing website. Additionally, we learned how to work on such projects as a group even in a virtual setting.

What's next for Skill Master

Next steps for Skill Master include adding additional features and improving the aesthetic of the already existing ones. We plan on finishing the chat feature while adding more articles for users to read. Additionally, we would incorporate sources of incentives such as a point system to provide users with motivation to develop their skills and use the platform to its full ability.

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