Blog 2- Dec to Feb

Blog 2

Since my first blog I have learnt much more about the many subject I have been taking on my course, I now believe that I have some decent knowledge on the units specified in the last blog post and this blog post.

Unit 1 communication and employability skills

Like before I am still learning a lot about the real world and how to succeed in it, learning about important subjects like getting employed and body language, this lesson feels relaxed and helps me build up my confidence in real world situations like interviews.

Unit 2 Computer systems

I am still really enjoying computer systems like before, I am now much more comfortable with the practical side of computing as before I was a little nervous as it was a completely new experience to me, we have covered more advanced topics to do with upgrading computers and maintaining them and I really enjoy this subject.

Unit 16 Procedural programming

Procedural programming is coming to an end now as we move on to event driven programming part was through the first year, I am understanding it more as practise makes perfect, the more procedural programming I do the more I remember specific commands and code. I still prefer other subjects to procedural programming, but I feel I enjoy it a little more now that I understand it better than in my last blog post.

Unit 9 Computer networks

In computer networks we have started to make practise networks using CISCO packet tracer, this is easy to know the basics but hard to master, but with help form my teacher and from my peers I am manging just fine I believe, it helps to have a helpful teacher and helpful peers in a tricky subject like computer networks

Unit 32 Network system security

Like stated before I think Network system security is easier than Computer networks, although a lot of the information we learn in this subject can be transferred to computer networks and vice versa. Our teacher is knowable and knows how to explain things well, and the information learnt cab be implemented into our personal lives as for example we can keep our own computers and there networks safe from threats and security breaches.

Unit 18 Database design

At first most of my class was struggling with this subject and progression was very slow in the class as a whole, now we have started to create our massive database for the assignment due towards the end of the year, the practical side of database design is fairly straight forward but it is just very time consuming when entering all the data and making sure your database work properly to the standard of the assignment. Since my first blog post I feel much more confident in this subject after learning more and putting my skills to use on an actual database.

Unit 13 IT systems repair and troubleshooting

I am still enjoying IT systems repair and troubleshooting very much, I can be a little complex at times, but I feel I have gotten the hang of it since my last blog post, at lot of the knowledge learnt in Computer systems can be transferred to IT system repair and troubleshooting as having general knowledge of computer systems can help when fixing or upgrading computers. The practical activities really help me understand the subject more as I am a tactile learner .

PDP

Learning to drive:

I cannot start working towards this goal as I am unable to start driving lessons due to my age, however I have been recommended a driving instructor by employer and I also have plans to drive my dads truck on private land.

Passing my college course:

Throughout the college course I have been trying my hardest to achieve the grades I would like , I also make sure I hand in all my assignments and complete any resubmissions that are required, I believe I am driven and trying my hardest to achieve this goal

Gain a form of job:

At the moment I am working in a local hair salon on Saturdays, I achieved this job by attending 2 weeks of work experience at the salon first, they liked me and offered me a Saturday job. I do not have any intentions to loose this job but if I find a better offer I would probably take it.

Improve communication skills:

I am constantly trying to improve in this area, by attending my Communication and employability skills subject I am learning new ways to improve communication such as body language and a simple and concise point.

Keeping organised throughout the course:

Like stated earlier,, I am making sure I hand in all my assignments and complete any resubmissions that are required, I am also prioritising work over other activities I enjoy to make sure I do not leave it too last minute. I have also downloaded a copy of my assignment planner and printed a hard paper copy, so it reminds me of any up coming assignments and there due dates.