My Journey

    My journey this semester has been in a word, CRAZY! I have been like the energizer bunny that keeps going, going and going. As an online student at BCC, I have learned a lot about computers that I did not know before. I have also learned to be a better time manager and how to stay more focused. This semester has reminded me that anything worth having is a challenge.
   If I could change one thing about my semester it would to be involved in more verbal communication. I prefer traditional classes to online classes. I think I would have learned more and been less frustrated.
I am looking forward to being back in class next semester!

Computer Optimism

 Computers have come a long way, bringing the people with them. The grandma that was scared of using her debit card is now on Facebook. This is the generation where children are raised with technology. They do not understand life without them so they lack the fear that the older generation has. Optimistic would best describe most of the computer geeks that created what we use today. Now that it is here, we realize that not every one good with a computer does good things with a computer. Most people enjoy the new conveniences that computers provide but are pessimistic about the conveniences they provide criminals.  

My Degree

    

      I am interested in pursuing an Associates Degree in Industrial Technologies, possibly double majoring in Electronics. These degrees appeal to me because I find them interesting and challenging. I have always been a hands-on kind of person so the thought of getting paid to take things apart and put them back together again is very appealing. The skills I will learn with this plan of study will assist me in gaining employment that has longevity. Most companies that employ people with these degrees offer substantial pay and benefits. As an added benefit, I will enhance my overall fix-it skills that will save plenty of money throughout my life.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Favorite Activity

 

   
      I really enjoy taking my two boys fishing ,we can go out on the boat with no value of time.It's very peaceful and we really enjoy the quality of bonding that exist between us. We also make it a little challenge between us in who catches the biggest fish.Its the one thing all three of us can do and act like boys.We get in a lot of valuable conversations and just feel out where we stand with each other outside everyday life.  I'm happy when they are happy , it really puts a smile on there face.

Reading in College

 

      I hope while reading in my college classes,It will prepare me to have the information I need to do well in school.Since I been in college my reading has already improved for the better. I have learned to pick out the key words and phrases in the topics I read about.I have also improved on my vocabulary and words that I couldn't pronounce.While reading I picked up a skill to highlight materials that will be focused on test and it really has helped me to study. My grades have improved as well as my comprehension

Critical Thinking

                                            



      Critical thinking situation I have been in at work. I use to do pipe line work and the give you a specified drawling on where your right of ways are and where to place your utility. Once you call in for a locate ticket on where the works to be done the come out and mark all other utilities in the area. So ninety percent of the time you have to restructure the drawings and get them approved to move the utility outside your window specified.

Online Mapping

 Online mapping makes me feel more vulnerable because it pinpoints locations of weakness to predators. People should have the right to have photos removed it invades our privacy. No it shouldn’t give are routes to the public that’s for peoples security. The rate of sexual perps are out the roof why give them a target.

my favorite classes

     All the classes I’m taking are worthwhile so one day I will achieve my associate degree. But hardly have they been enjoyable. I’m in the process of taking five online courses in eight weeks it has me spread a little thin. My industrial safety class is probably my favorite because it pertains to the career field I’m trying to get into. Math would be my second choice it’s always intrigued me to work numbers. I really don’t have any judgment on my teachers being in online classes, we are not on a personal level. For that matter I don’t know any of them to judge.

cyberbullying

Cyberbullying has become a widespread problem for our youth. I do not believe that banning anonymous comments on the Internet will reduce cyberbullying. If a child or teen wants to say something hurtful or bully someone I do not believe that remaining anonymous will change their mind. There are both positive and negative aspects of remaining anonymous on the Internet.  A positive aspect would be that you are able to be completely honest about your feelings in any situation. Negative aspects of remaining anonymous are that there are no repercussions to the comments that you post.

Your privacy is very important but there are times that it is not best for the well-being of others. If there are stricter guidelines and stronger punishments, then the public may think twice before bullying on the Internet. Parents can help with cyberbullying by monitoring their children’s Internet activity.  It should not be considered normal for anyone to cause harm to another person whether it is physical or emotional.

wiki's

 Wikipedia is a good START, but no I would not only use them to site academic research. To get more in depth, we should use more subject specific sites to get deeper into research. I may use Wiki to get an overall view only on topics I research, but again I would not use just them for a research paper. I wouldn't call it an actual source although it is an encyclopedia because all the various information it possesses.
I believe if wiki made the authors cite verification of their credentials instead of average day Joes. We as the public could use and trust in the site and it would be credited for a reliable source.

Me in five years

This is Sean from N.C.  I am currently studying Industrial Technology at BCC. In five years I hope to establish a great career and succeed in running a maintenance program for a fortune 500 company.

Nanotech

This Bert from North Carolina. Ready or not, here it comes. In the next 20 years, nanotechnology will touch the life of nearly every person on the planet. The potential benefits are mind boggling and brain enhancing. But like many of the great advancements in earth's history, it is not without risk

Real Risk: Nanopollutants
When: Now

Potential Risk: Privacy Invasion
When: 5 to 15 years

Potential Risk: Economic Upheaval
When: 10 to 20 years

Potential Risk: Nanotech weapons
When: 10 to 20 years

Far-Fetched Risk: Gray Goo
When: 30+ years

Free range, self-replicating robots that consume all living matter. However unlikely, experts say this scenario is theoretically possible, but not for some time.
We have just scratched the surface.