The Present Role and Future Perspectives of Computers

Computers are a significant and vital aspect in the modern day world through all education and occupations. Society depends on computer’s countless resources and applications to assist with everyday tasks. When I first enrolled in Chaminade’s summer online computer class, I was miles away from having any idea of what lessons or curriculum would accompany the new experience. Since I had never taken an online class prior to this one, I was slightly nervous about the negative possibilities that could appear during the course. Questions and thoughts about not having a teacher explaining anything stormed my head. What if something went wrong? What if my computer crashed? However, as time inevitably carried on, the class became surprisingly easy and my worries packed up their effects and moved out of my head. One feature that played a positive role in this class was that I was able to budget my time with assignments and due dates. This consequently led to all dates being met without too much of a problem. Starting the classes’ unit early in the week opposed to procrastinating was quite beneficial in the long run. If I did not start the unit early on, I found out that I would stress out and that my work did not meet my personal standard.

Within the duration of this course, I was able to acquire new knowledge for computers. During unit one, I was able to brush up on basic facts about what the complex piece of technology can provide for users. Computers are used to interact, track records, format papers, draw, create illustrations, and provide important information. They can be used to assist with data, research, and education worldwide in any occupation. Along with these facts, I was taught about the interior and different parts such as the motherboard and processor. In unit two, knowledge about how internet connection requires different hardware and services made itself apparent within my mind. ISP, an internet service provider, is responsible for providing internet to a computer. If not taught in this class, this comprehension of computers would be a complete and utterly foreign concept. In unit three, I learned about different productivity programs. For example, I was taught about word processing programs, notetaking programs, presentation programs, database programs, spreadsheet programs, and graphic editing. These software programs are crucial for my education. In unit four, I learned about security and all the threats that might want to impair different components of my computer. There are certain threats like hackers, human errors, and weather problems that I need to make sure I am keeping a focused eye on. For example, hackers might send scam or phishing emails to get inside your computer. They might try to implant viruses within your software. With human errors, I might accidently delete important files. On the other hand, my computer might go through heat waves and melt, get too cold, or it might get rained on. Lastly, in unit five, I learned about digital files and videos. I never had any inkling of what could be achieved with simple digital editing.

At Chaminade, I can apply my new knowledge to my work. Technology is extremely important at this school, and therefore an advanced knowledge with computers can enhance my learning. After this class, I have become more familiar with spreadsheets and using Excel. However, before I learned about what Excel can provide for me, my understanding of the program was limited. Now when in class and a spreadsheet assignment appears, I will have no problem completing the work. However, not only did I gain knowledge about computers, I learned about time management. Never before had I had continuous assignments due at the end of the week for a few weeks. I had to make sure that I never started late because this quantity of work is not fit for completing in one day. Procrastinating on assignments cannot be an option in high school, and my work ethic needs to be in great shape for when the school year starts.

This online computer class has taught many incredible lessons in a well-organized and advanced fashion. However, if I were to change anything about it, it would be the work quantity in unit three and four. During unit three, there were two hefty projects, the excel spreadsheet and PowerPoint presentation, as well as the basic knowledge checks, study guide, and discussion board. This unit took the most time and I was working at my computer for hours during the week. On the other hand, unit four took very little time. To better improve the curriculum, one project should be moved to unit four to better balance the work load. If this class was taken during the school year, the online work load would be put on top of the school homework. If I was put in the situation where I had to complete unit three during the school year, I would become highly stressed out.

Computers and other advanced technology have taken the world by storm. There are billions of cell-phone subscriptions world-wide. There are almost as many cellphones as people on this earth, and it did not take long for technology to envelop our society. Computers are everywhere you go. Your television has computers. Your phone is made up of tiny computers. Computers are all around the world and it is tremendously important that you know how to use them. This course has been immensely helpful with filling my head with new and interesting facts about technology. This curriculum will assist me though my years at Chaminade and beyond. Most occupations require computers: software developers, engineers, teachers, web developers, real estate jobs, architectures, and video game designers. Most careers will use technology is one way or another.