Module 8

Jayden Nyman

IST 1100

Module 8

            I would not have been able to get though my education so far without my computer. Now days there is so many important things that you need a computer for. In almost every class that you take their will be things you need to be able to browse the web for, or have a document that you can type up important assignments or essays onto. Many times classes require you to have a computer, and if you don’t their really isn’t a way to pass the class without going to a library or somewhere you can gain access to a computer. Kids who do not have a computer are at a major disadvantage with their education. Take for instance this class, without access to a computer how would I be able to finish and complete the essays that we are required to submit once a week? I can answer that; I would simply not be able to pass the class. I would not be able to finish college either.

            Now days it is a necessity to have a computer that you can access if you going to seek an education. If you plan to go to college without access to a computer in some form you will be at a huge disadvantage. I know that colleges have computer labs open for student access, but who has time to always go to a computer lab to complete an assignment? I know that I do not have time between work and my other classes.

            Personally for me having my own laptop computer has benefited me so far with college. I was able to buy an Apple laptop around last Christmas time and it has changed how I do assignments for school. I can now take my laptop anywhere I want to go and complete assignments wherever I need to get them done. Another great thing about having a laptop is that you can just take it to class and take notes. This is great because writing with a pen can take way to long, and you can get really tired if your writing for too long, but with a laptop you don’t get tired. You are able to just type as long as you need to and keep up with what is being taught in class. If I was not able to gain access to a computer then I would not be able to complete college classes with how they are set up now days. College classes are now set up revolving so much around computers and technology it is just as important to have a computer as it is to show up to class.

            Being able to have my own laptop has allowed me to become better with all of the applications and programs that are available. I know how to do things on the computer that I did not before, and I can get things done in a much more time efficient way. I am definitely glad that I have a computer to help me get assignments done, as well as for fun things like Netflix and downloading music. Without a computer I would struggle to get things done on time, as well as getting the grades that I desire.

            Technology has come so far in recent years, and I am excited to see how things will continue to get easier to use. The things that will change with computers in the lives of our younger generation will be incredible. If computers continue to change like they have in my lifetime, then it will be a lot of fun to see what will be the next greatest thing.