One of the challenges that I'm facing being a student again is technology. Technology and I don't always get along. I really don't have anything against computers. They serve a purpose and they have their moments of being quite convenient for things. But I don't live by my computer. And there's nothing wrong with people that do, it's just not me. So, there are lots of things I don't know how to do yet.
Now, having said that, once I learn something on the computer I'm usually pretty good to go. I may have to practice a few times, but all in all once I'm shown how to do something, I retain that information. With all of my classes being online, the computer is the major tool of my education, so I need to embrace and use it to the best of my abilities. It's my abilities that are the issue LOL
In the last 4 weeks, I have become that student that annoys everyone. I'm always asking questions about how things work. I know that my professor cringes when she sees my name pop up on email because chances are I'm asking her how something works on the computer. I have actually figured a few things out on my own, but most of the time I have to ask someone.
A lot of the issue lies in my anxiety. I am so afraid that I've missed something that I panic. I haven't missed anything yet, but I sure have felt that fear. Sometimes things are worded in such a way that I could take it several ways and I naturally take it the more difficult way. I will get it all figured out. I'm actually really enjoying learning the computer techniques. And I knew this was going to challenge me when I signed up for this. It just gets frustrating sometimes. And 9 times out of 10, if I just "right click" on something, chances are the answer will be right there!
Now, I need to make sure my school computer is plugged in so that I don't freak out!
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