What I've learned so far

1)Of all the things we've covered this year, i find almost all of them to have been helpful in various things that I do. For example, Microtype has increased my typing speed and helped in making my keystrokes more efficient. Also, the stock game has helped me in making decisions on the stock market, which will allow me to become a more successful investor when I become one.
2) Something I would like to learn about computers in the following 9 weeks is how to use the mechanics of certain things in programs such as excel, word, and various other programs.

Video Games as Learning Tools

The article was about the dilemma of whether or not to incorporate video games and the most recent technology into the curriculum. The article sited various experts in the fields of learning as well as video games and their views seem to boil down to one thing: will children actually gain something for real life with this? The author never seems to pick a side, giving each side a chance with their own arguement.Finally, the article poses the question of whether or not children have the attention span to handle a video game learning environment.

My Passion

My passion: video games, and all things related to them

job descriptions

Project Engineer:

Candidates should posses:

-Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering/Management or related field.

-Professional work experience in a Construction/GC, Architectual or Engineering firm.

-Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, construction databases, project management software etc.). -Solid skills in the areas of math, budgeting & purchasing, as well as excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.

-Strong organization skills, a keen attention to details, and a dedication to providing high quality client service.

Qualification/Skills

BSME (or MSME) in Mechanical Engineering. 6-8 years Experience in Telecommunication Electronic Packaging. Knowledge of 3-D CAD System Pro/Engineer WF2.0 a must. Experience performing Thermal Analysis & designing Rack Level Systems a must. Familiar with environmental test standards and compliance techniques preferred, esp. shock & vibration. Project lead & Project management experience preferred. Expect to conduct design reviews. Responsible for meeting cost goals & schedule milestones.

Education-Degree in Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years Information industry experience.
- CISSP or other security industry technical certification preferred.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills.
- NOS Administration – UNIX (any flavor, RedHat & Solaris a plus), Microsoft 2000, 2003 and XP server
- Network Infrastructure Architecture - Cisco (routers, switches, VPN or Storage a plus)
- Network Protocol – TCP/IP required
- Security Products – Working understanding of Firewalls, IDS, IPS, as well as encryption techniques and methods.
- Content Management – a plus, but not required

Computer Production Technician

Requirements:
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic computer skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work with high productivity in a self-directed environment.
Understanding of computer hardware, especially peripheral products is a plus.

Requirements:
Please apply only if you have current IBM 370 Mainframe experience and can work the 5pm-5am shift.


IBM Mainframe experience in a large corporate environment is required. Experience with JCDL, OS 390, UNIX, Windows 2000 and NT. Must have excellent communication skills and be self-driven to work under little or no supervision (night shift). Additionally, must be familiar with night operation procedures and report distribution for a large corporate mainframe environment.

CAREER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate will have a minimum of 5 years professional desktop administration experience in an enterprise network. Ability to independently troubleshoot and solve issues related to computer desktops, server applications, network connectivity, and network addressing issues. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication, time management, technical writing and documentation skills required.

Certifications: Novell, Microsoft, Symantec certifications a plus

Movie Review

The movie 300 was a movie that effectively captured the battle of Thermopylae in 480 A.D. It is based on a graphic novel by Frank Miller. The movie begins with the life of the king, Leonidas, and all his struggles through life being born a spartan. Children at that time were selectively chosen and if they were not fit to be spartan, they were thrown off a cliff. The film used bullet-time, or slow motion, to capture some of the more thrilling parts of the film. The slow time allows the viewer to see the limbs being severed one at a time and not have to worry about not being able to keep up with all the killing. War is a repeated theme throughout the movie, and friendship is also valued above all other things. The 300 spartans had to fight as one to overcome the million man strong persian army, and their values about not running and never giving up were also tested. All in all, the movie was a great depiction of war-time brothers at the time and the troubles and tribulations they faced.

Learning

To make students want to learn more in school, or feel more incorporated into the school system, is to make rewards for them, so they strive to have better ideas and put more time into school. America is a capitalist society and there are rewards for those who come up with the best ideas so why not incorporate that system into the schools and prepare students for the real world? It would work for everyone, and most likely make school more fun and more hands-on.