Tuesday, May 31, 2011

First Day of Class


So, here I am sitting in Bob Hale's Technology class for the first day of TCPCG, and I am both excited and anxious to throw myself back into school.  It's been over a year now since I have taken any classes, and I am definitely feeling the pressure to get back on my school game.  This class has been wonderful so far, despite the fact that it is a million degrees in the classroom.  Apparently, UConn WH skimped out on central air in the Undergraduate building.

We began the class by introducing ourselves via Powerpoint slides through Google Docs.  I have used Google Docs previously to share papers between myself and various group members when I was a student at UNC-Chapel Hill, but I never even knew you could do Powerpoint slides and/or spreadsheets through Google Docs as well.  Overall, it was very straight-forward to use.  I did have an issue with uploading a picture of myself online, and I had to export the Powerpoint presentation into Microsoft Powerpoint, insert a picture, then import the slide back into Google Docs.

Next, Mr. Hale began to explain the various student projects that I will have to complete during the next 6 weeks.  I am pretty proficient with Microsoft Office, and I'm looking forward to utilizing these programs once again.  However, I am feeling anxious in regards to learning the new programs that Mr. Hale requires.  This is my first blog EVER, and I have never used a flip camera before.  I have never needed to edit videos or use Photoshop.  I am definitely looking forward to expanding my technological horizons, and I am super excited to be a part of TCPCG.  Even though this program seems demanding, let's make this year something to remember!
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  1. KaraMay 31, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I agree, it is a million degrees in here. It makes it very hard to focus. I only had three weeks off from school and feel like it is already hard to get in the right mind setl, so I am impressed that you are coming back after a year! Hopefully the program will go over relatively smoothly, and I can't wait to get to know you better!

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  2. gina.leccoMay 31, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I'm pretty upset about the no air-conditioning.. I wore jeans thinking it would be haha. I know the basics about Microsoft Office too but I am very excited for this course and I think Bob Hale will teach us a lot. My sister recently applied to Coastal Carolina University.. I've never heard of it before.. but she has been accepted and is considering going there. I will now tell her I know someone who went there!

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  3. CharleneMay 31, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    I feel like I've known you for at least a year, or at least I have been seeing you since way back during our interviews when we were rescheduled a gizillon times. I am super nervous about this course and probably will need alot of help!

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