I am actually amazed at how quickly I am picking up on some of the new technologies I am learning about in this program. I really consider myself a "late adopter" of technology - I'm usually the last to have the newest thing, but in a week of my MLIS program I have established accounts on numerous websites, downloaded more applications than I can count to my laptop, and in the past 30 minutes have gone from ZERO knowledge of RSS Feeds to adding subscriptions to both my Bloglines and Google Reader accounts. My friends would be impressed. ;) This is definitely good for me.
I am having some problems keeping up with the reading for both of my classes. After taking on Kuhn's Stucture of Scientific Revolutions, I couldn't bring myself to delve into the Discovering Computers 2008 text. I plan to catch up on the 200+ pages I am behind over Memorial Weekend.
I'm really looking forward to the on-campus weekend in July. I feel like that weekend will really give me more of a sense that I am "in school." My peers all seem like really fascinating people, and it's always interesting to see people in person. I tend to do a very bad job at guessing what a person will look like in real life. I've met many of my co-workers after years of working with them over the phone/email and been totally shocked by their real life persona. I'm sure it will be similar with this program.
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If you are worried about the Computers 2008, don't be! I was worried it would be difficult to understand but the reading is easy and the text talks about many features of a computer most already know about.
Thanks Laraine! I finally got to the Discover Computers text, and you are very right! It is an easy read, and actually very helpful just as a personal reference. I imagine even after this class is over, I may refer to some of the information. Hope everything is well with you!
~L
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