I must admit that my previous experiences with the technical aspects of computers was somewhat limited. Because of that some of the activities and assignments for this class have been a completely new experience. Although I have been very familiar with computers for a long time I have simply just used them and had someone else take care of the technical aspects when needed. Learning more about the technical aspect and exploring it has given me a greater understanding of computers.
Even though I have enjoyed several of the activities in the course, my favorite was the Triumph of the Nerds videos. It just seems completely ironic to me that the so called "nerds", who are often mocked by the so called popular crowd, have ended up becoming the most influential and important people in the world. I would love to see an updated version.
Another very valuable experience has been reviewing and evaluating my computer security. I have shored up some of my vulnerabilities and now feel much safer and confident that my information and data is protected. Other activities have given me great insight into what I should be looking for and what potential trends I should monitor in regard to technology as well. I feel much more confident that I am much more knowledgeable and can make more informed decisions in regard to technology.
I look forward to using what I have learned in class to allow me to more effectively implement much of the other things I will learn in this program. Knowing more about the technical aspect of computers should also help me if I ever take a more active leadership role in instructional technology in my district.
My thoughts exactly Josh. Thus far I've really only been concerned about using the computer, not how/why it worked the way that it did. This did cause problems when the technology didn't work the way it was supposed to, then I didn't know how to fix it. I've always said that I knew enough about technology just to be dangerous.
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