Last Blog: Perspective

So, the overview of the course...and my opinion of it. Well, I actually feel as though I learned a great deal from the course. I went into IT 101 thinking I'd learn most of what I already knew. Things that would bore me to tears: Powerpoint, excel, etc. Basics. But, after getting into the curriculum, IT seemed to be alot more interesting than my preconceived notions on the subject. I really enjoyed learning how to use skype, podcasts, videogames, and my pocket pc. I had no idea social networking was alot more than just facebook and myspace.

Knowledge of blogs and wikis have made me far more technically savvy. The use of wiki was really useful with the editing feature: Surveys, links, tests, etc....editing made it all possible. Collaboration with classmates made the course easier and utilized skills that will probably make me a more valuable employee in the future....Although VB might not exactly count as a IT skill....Video games!!! Haha...But, actually...VB is probably a very useful programming tool. Not only for video games but for applications too.

This class made me do alot of my own groundwork and actually use my tech skills. It was alot more hands on, than most other classes. And since I had to the work, rather than memorize a bunch of facts, I'll probably remember these skills father down the road with better clarity.

So, if I were asked to recommend this course to another student, it would be a resounding yes. Unless they enjoy learning what a hard drive is, and what Microsoft Word can do....