Whenever I learn something new, I always think, "How can I use this in my life?" I try not to have a similar outlook as my students do and simply say, "I'm never gonna use this!" I love to learn new things and love to broaden my thinking. So, this course has been interesting for me.
I had some exposure to computer parts in the past, but I needed a refresher. At the school I teach at, we have a required course called Computer Lit. It is taught at the high school level and covers computer history, computer parts, and Microsoft Office programs. I do not teach this class and the teacher that does, is not leaving in the near future. However, I teach about an hour away from where I live, so it is possible that I would leave soon. As curriculums and course offerings differ from district to district in business ed, I could be expected to teach something like Computer Lit. somewhere else.
I might have to opportunity to help fix problems that arise in computer labs. We only have one computer tech in our district and he has more work than one person can do in the amount of time he is expected to do it. So, if there are things that I can do myself that would alleviate some of the tech's workload, I will do them. Also, it is helpful to be able to assist other teachers in troubleshooting their classroom machine.
I enjoy being knowledgeable on subjects that can help me in my own life. In the past, I have had problems with my computer and haven't been able to fix it. By learning more about computer systems, I will have a better understanding of how to protect my computer or how to fix it if problems arise. It also is helpful if my parents have problems with their computer, if I can fix it.
