Module 8

For this module we were asked to discuss how computers have been used in our personal education. The first and most obvious way they have influenced my education has been through online classes at Weber State University. Another way computers have been used in my education is through the availability of information from the internet. Computers have also made grades, assignments and other class information available anytime and anywhere.

            When I decided to go back to school after getting married and having children I knew it was going to be difficult. Having a family and job to work my schedule around leaves little time for classes and the time it does leave is usually pretty late at night. Online classes have given me the opportunity to continue my education while supporting my family.

            When I was young and my teachers gave me an assignment that involved research my mother would send me to the library to look through as many books as I needed to find the information. Now when I’m asked to research something I can type whatever it is into a search engine and it will come back with more information than I could possibly read. It also organizes it into the most relevant information for my search cutting my research time in half. When I’m asked to take a position on a subject I can find all the information I need to make an informed decision.

            Keeping organized is a vital part of my education, and computers have made it much easier to stay organized. I can keep track of upcoming assignments, readings, lectures and due dates all on my computer. I can look up my grades to see if I need to spend more time on a certain subject. The internet also allows me to communicate with my teachers if I ever have questions or comments about classes.