Last Day...

Well, I have made it through a computer class. I learned a great deal and really liked the teacher. My brother suggested that I take a basic computer class and learn more of what I don't know. If I had time, I would take his advice. However, I did write down notes about new ways to access things and shortcut keystrokes. All in all, I enjoyed this class because it will be directly beneficial to my future as a teacher.

(**Thanks, Pam. You were a great teacher and very patient. Elisa)

The Cultural Awareness activity we did was really good for me. I was able to really challenge myself in remembering all the ways to set up portlets. It was the first activity that I did not have to ask anyone any "how do I" questions. I now think I could set up my own UEN webpage for my own classroom. Secondly, I liked learning about Microsoft Publisher. I had never used this program before. I found it to be a lot like PowerPoint, and I was able to create both my brochure and flyer. I will use this program now for my own children.

Elisa

This past week was an interesting experience for me. I had a lot of fun learning about Picasa and editing my pictures. I will use this program from now on, and I am motivated to actually start taking pictures of my kids using my digital camera instead of my 35 mm. Though I have had trouble uploading and emailing the file, this was still my favorite assignment so far.

I also got started on the Internet Awareness activity. I have completed the readings and questions. I had a bogus website (tree octopuses) that was really funny. I kept reading the material thinking that I had never heard of a tree octopus and that this website had to be a joke. When I finally read the part about people hurting too many pumpkins, I laughed at myself for being taken in for as long as I was.

Well, off to bed and another week....

Elisa

Learning about Powerpoint...

I have really enjoyed learning about the many ways to use Powerpoint. So far, I have created four project powerpoints for Monday's assignment. I might create more since I am getting faster.

Tonight I hosted a family party and took a lot of pictures. A wild thunderstorm blew through and the sky was breathtaking. I am planning on putting these pictures in my web album. I hope it will turn out as beautiful as the night sky in Draper.

Well, on to a new week...

Elisa

I'm thinking it's Sunday....

So, I am sitting down to make sure all of my Monday homework is done (including my blog) when I suddenly realize that today is not Sunday and tomorrow is not Monday. Holiday weekends always mess with my schedule. So, I am technically blogging for what is now last week. I realize you may not be able to give me points for this.

This was my favorite week so far. I loved learning about cameras. I bought my first digital camera a couple of months ago and have never even read the manual. My daughter took over my camera and used it for her digital photography class in high school this semester. Since her class is now over this week, I have regained control of my camera and have decided to learn how to use it. I loved reading through all of the articles about cameras and how to use them. I even learned how to put on the wrist strap! Plus, I have taken pictures all weekend, including one of my son who sliced off his complete fingernail with a cheese grater. Do you have any idea how much I have paid doctors this month?..... LOL.......I hope this isn't a sign of what my summer is going to be like. If it is, at least I now know how to document it in pictures. Elisa