CED510 Last Night of Class/Class Reflection

I really enjoyed CED510. I really enjoyed the assignments and what I got out of them. I learned what I could do with computers. Many of the tasks I never thought I would complete, but this class has pushed me to try these things and I did them successfully. I liked learning about the different virus protections and how to keep my computer safe. It made me realize how important a protection plan is. My favorite assignments were "under the hood" and "my perfect computer". I liked opening a computer and labeling the components. I had never done that before and I most likely never would have opened a computerIf I haden't been in this class. I always thought I would break it!! I loved the "perfect computer" assignment! Building my own computer to fit my needs and wants was fun. Keep that assignment David-- It's fun! It was a nice way to end the class.

CED510 Class 4

This class has been interesting. I've learned a great deal about computers and how they function. I never knew anything about the components before. I feel very confident about how computers function and what hardware they have. I also liked learning about different virus protections. I'll use that information at home and at work. I know these things I listed seem elementary, but it was all new information for me. Half the battle about technology is protecting your computer.

Week 3 CED510 Managing a computer

Talking about viruses and computer protection last night really made me think about my computers. I know I should be more aware of what I'm doing and how often I update and scan my computers. Sometimes my school computer runs really slow. I know I should run a scan more often, or clean my cookies and delete files I don't use. I think the upcoming assignments will really open my eyes to why we should protect our computers. I guess I just do what I need to do and I never think about maintenance. I should! Our computer tech wants us to run a full scan at least 3 times a month. Also, we need to check for updates. I think about the things I do at school and wonder why we never do them at home. LOL Another goal of mine is backing up everything. I really need to do that!!!

Computer Components Reflection CEDo510 (2nd Class)

The second night of class is behind me-- but the assignments are not. LOL
I think knowing computer components are important because we need to know what were working with. I think learning technology and how it works should include everything. I'm really enjoying learning these new things about computers. I feel a great deal of confidence about computers now. I completed the "under the hood" assignment without a great deal of issues. That was huge for me! Knowing the components and how a computer functions really broadens my knowledge. Hey---who knows-- I may be able to fix my own computer when, or at least be able to spot the issue when this class is over. I'll hopefully know enough to solve my own problems.

CED510 first night

I think this class is going to be good for me. I don't know about computer parts and how they work. I'm actually really scared to do the "under the hood" assignment. I think I better do it with someone who knows how to put it back together. HAHA I can get it apart, but putting it back together may be a problem. I guess we'll find out.
I'm excited to jump in and learn how to do things. I'm one of those people who is really afraid I'm going to break the computer, or do something wrong. I can put ink cartridges in and refill paper, but other than that I fail! I remember about a year ago someone asked me how much ram my computer had. WHATS THAT? Well, I know now, but that's how nieve I was about computers. In college and highschool I used computers all the time, but I was writing papers and doing research. I'm not a big computer person. I use one everyday at work, and I have a lap top, but I'm really basic and would rather do other things than sit on a computer. Who knows, maybe when I finish my masters, I will have learned so much that I won't want to get off the computer. Nah!!
Well, overall I'm excited about the new class and hopefully I can complete all of my assignments without a great deal of stress.

2nd Class-- and I'm feeling more comfortable!!

I enjoyed our second class last night. I feel much better in the setting and doing homework. I enjoyed working with Linda and Shawn. We had a great time--- and Shawns humor made the time fly. When I got to work this morning I was telling a couple friends about google docs. Were excited to start working with them at school. Just a week ago we were all frustrated with how many times we had to send the same email over and over again. We were constantly making changes on it and adding things on-- what a difference it'll make when we don't have to flood out inbox.

So far...... I went from frustration to having fun with what I'm learning!!

Thanks for all the support everyone!!

First night of class

I hope to gain more knowledge on technology and apply it in my classroom. It's hard when kids know more about technology than I do. I would like to learn new and exciting ways to engage my students. I worried I will not be able to keep up with the pace of the class.

I'm new to this technology and communication, but I am interested in how it works and want to learn how to use it properly.

I'm excited to use the google docs page--Although I'm not sure how to tie it into my classroom yet.

So far I have learned how to create and publish a blog site. I really like the Ning and I am excited to use it with my fellow classmates throughout this course. They only thing I'm worried about is not knowing where to navigate at times.