Brittney Ireland

Looking back on this semester, I honestly learned a lot more from IS101 than I expected to. At first I thought it was just going to be a basic computer class, but it ended up teaching me a lot about problem solving, paying attention to details, organization, and being patient when things get frustrating. Some assignments definitely took me longer than expected and there were times where I felt overwhelmed, especially with Excel and some of the formatting projects, but I can tell I improved a lot compared to the beginning of the semester. One thing I appreciated about this course was that most of the assignments felt realistic instead of just random busy work. Learning Excel, mail merge, PowerPoint, online safety, and other computer skills are things I can actually use later in jobs, school, and everyday life. I also feel way more comfortable using Microsoft Office programs now than I did before this class started. I think the class pushed everyone to work more independently and figure ...

Phase 2 honestly challenged me a lot more than I expected, especially with Excel and learning all the different formulas and functions. At first some of the assignments were really confusing and frustrating, but after practicing more and asking questions when I needed help, I started understanding things better and became more confident using Excel. The A6 Spreadsheet Analysis with Trailer assignment was probably one of the harder assignments for me because there were a lot of details and steps to pay attention to, but it also helped me realize how useful Excel can actually be in real situations. I also learned a lot from the URL Components and Social Engineering section because it made me more aware of online safety and how easy it can be for people to get tricked by fake links or scams. I definitely pay more attention now before clicking links or giving information online. These are things that are honestly important outside of school too, especially because technology is involved in...