I am writing this paper to discuss how technology is helping me to advance myself. I spend many hours of the day doing various mundane tasks not realizing how daunting these tasks could really be if not from the advancement of technology. I could even have the difficult task of trying to report to class every day, while working a full time job. In this paper I will discuss several topics: how do I see myself now and moving forward in using technology for education and the workplace, what changes I think I will personally need to make sure I stay current with technology, and how I will make those changes.
How do I see myself now and moving forward in using technology for education and the workplace? Personally, I have had always had to use technology in the workplace. All the jobs I have had were usually heavily involved with the service industry. Now that I have decided to return to school, the course in which this paper is associated, has taught me fundamental knowledge. I was using the technology without a clear understanding what I was doing. Now that I have this basic knowledge, I will have more confidence in my skills and contributions to the workplace. Being able to use technology for education is a wonderful advancement! I am able to complete coursework and learn all at the same time. I think that my understanding of technology is going to earn me a certain respect amongst my colleagues, because I will be able to make bigger contributions in a smarter, more efficient way. What changes I think I will personally need to make sure I stay current with technology? I think the changes I need to make are simple. One way is to stay abreast with the current technology as it evolves. I need to spend more time learning about what advancements can improve my efforts to reach my goals. There are great websites that serve as portals to the world of computers and the new trends in smart technology like smartphones, tablets, and computers. And of course, it wouldn’t hurt to maybe enroll in a class that offers further education and/or training. This would greatly improve my skills and even possibly give me a leg up in the work place. How will I make the changes? I am going to really explore the idea of taking an additional course in computer technology. I especially like the idea of learning about the different software and hardware advancements. If not that, certainly a class along the lines of Security + or A + would be educational. I have visited the COMPTIA website, and they offer all these different certifications in computer software training. The classes are designed to teach the user or student about the trends in the cyber universe, everything from hacking to repair and installation. These would be really great skills to have and not to mention even be certified. Conclusion In conclusion, I am very excited about the possibility of learning new technology and advancing with the …show more content…
So much in the world depends on technology and the more you know, the more vital you are to your surroundings. You can thrive in almost any setting be it the work place or school. I think I have begun to move forward already. I am able to fix issues that occur with my computer at work. And if it’s something that I can’t handle, I at least have the knowledge to explain better to the offsite IT Specialist what has happened. Because I have some new found knowledge, the IT Specialist can give me instructions on how to troubleshoot my computer issues. Thus far, it has been very successful! I attribute that success to my class here at the