This semester in IT class was very informative. We learned about a variety of different facets of information technology- simple skills such as making charts in excel, to more complicated tasks like using a dynamic web template in Microsoft Expression Web.
I noticed through out the semester that often times with technology, things did not go according to plan; a sum in excel was not working, Filezilla was not connecting, international project partners were not responding. Many times these obstacles were very frustrating, but I learned the importance of being persistent in finding solutions either on my own, of through other resources. With the example with the collaborative project with Romanian students, a huge roadblock for my team was that the Romanian students were not contributing and were not communicating effectively with us. Collaboration was a significant part of the project, and the team was doomed without it. Web 2.0 is a great tool to facilitate collaboration, but I learned that this tool is only helpful if all parties involved are making a genuine effort.
Web 2.0 topics were covered for a great deal of the course, and made me realize the magnitude to which the web contributes to our lives. Through experimentation with different web 2.0 websites, and by attending a presentation by Chris Penn about branding yourself on the web,I came to the conclusion that a strong online presence is nearly as important as a strong offline presence. As the world turns to the Internet more and more, anyone who is not represented online will find themselves falling behind.
I had a great semester in technology intensive IT101, and I look forward to implementing my newly attained skills and knowledge in years to come.
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