Hello world! Well the time has come for a part two blog. And by the time this is released, phase one of IS101 has ended. It has been such a run for IS101 a very interesting class indeed but from the beginning of class it was a hassle to do certain assignments but to the end of phase one it started to become very easy and straight forward. And now we are near our MO-110 exams for word a little nervous but i know it will be okay i studied very hard that I forgot certain assignments were due! So with the phase ending how will I do in the next phases to come? Well an all honesty its very rough when working a ten hour job while working overtime. It takes away all my energy as soon I get home I just go straight to sleep. For days I am off its really hard to push everything needing to do for one day. So with the next phase, I'm trying to do assignments after work and try to get things done little by little. As Life just keeps changing I must do anything I can to succeed in this class.
We learned a lot from this class when it comes Microsoft word. I finally learn how to full customized documents to look professional! But not spacing or grammar stuff , but more decorative like these options can literally make it very professional yet fun for your document and these are called paragraph borders and shading its basically big boxes around the paragraph and shading is more like highlighting the entire paragraph it can be very well done and professional when you don't want an ugly plain black and white font. the amount of customization you have is very impressive! I'm more curious how professionals use them because judging from examples of paragraphs shading and borders from class they were so well done! Especially if you want to impress little kids in elementary school about animals and such it doesn't have to be a boring black and white font. So I thought that was so cool to learn about.
So as MO-110 is upon us how will I be prepared for the exam? well on the week of the exam Everyday I go over the chapters labs over and over again then I do the word practice MO-110 labs over and over again till the day of the exam. I make sure I have every information I can get in my head and memorized. I am a visual learner but I'm also someone that take shortcut routes. For example I use certain words to hint certain topics that will be needed for a test. With these certain words its like a switch in my mind that say Hey this is for (topic) to make it easier and eliminate topics that aren't needed for the question. As I go more on these labs the more confident I get. And so far I feel very confident in the test.
Well that's the 2nd blog post in all honesty this was late on my behalf I apologize as life just keeps getting wilder and wilder I always want to make sure I come prepared in case anything happens. If you are reading this always have backup plans for everything in life. Don't stay comfortable in life always challenge yourself. For me I need to practice not sleeping so much even though I work, I know I can do so much more. maybe its my blackout curtains that make me so sleepy. But chat be prepared for anything life isn't forever nor things, people or even your goals they can't stay forever. Sometimes life will change courses and you just got to be prepared for it or find ways to get to those goals or things you want in life. always be prepared or be ready for any roads obstacles that come to your life and i guaranteed you life can be so much easier when it comes to difficult times.
Hi Manuel, I can relate to what you said about Phase 1 starting off difficult and then slowly becoming more manageable over time. IS101 really feels like a class where you either adapt or get buried under assignments, labs, and certification practice.
ReplyDeleteYour point about Word customization because most people think Word is just typing text, when the formatting features actually make documents look far more professional and polished. Your study method for the MO-110 exam also sounds realistic since repetition and practice are probably the only way to survive GMetrix without mentally freezing. The part about always being prepared for life and school honestly stood out to me because this semester sometimes feels like balancing deadlines while trying not to collapse into an Excel spreadsheet.
I love your final sentence in your first paragraph: "As life just keeps changing, I must do anything I can to succeed in this class."!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you learned how to fully customize documents in Microsoft Word :-)
Sleeping much = working too hard. Work hard, play hard, sleep much ^_^
Working 10 hour shifts while keeping up with this class sounds exhausting honestly ðŸ˜. I liked your point about doing assignments little by little instead of all at once. Also the paragraph borders and shading feature is underrated, it actually makes documents look way better.
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel, even working 8-hour shifts can be difficult with school/work/homelife balance that can be very overwhelming. Life is full of changing on the one hand if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. On the other hand, you really can't control everything, and a plan A often needs a plan B or maybe even a plan C. The important thing is that you completed your assignment before the end of the semester.
ReplyDeleteHello Manuel, I completely understand where you are coming from working long hours and then coming home to complete assignments is not easy. Taking assignments in small steps definitely helps the workload seem more manageable.
ReplyDeleteHey Manuel, I think it's actually a great idea on how you prepare for your Word exam. Most would try and cram the same multiple things over and over rather than pick and select the things they find difficult on what they should be studying. Being able to find the most concise avenue that works best for you when it comes to studying is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel, it's great to hear you studied very hard. It is unfortunate that you forgot certain assignments were due because of it! But you can always catch up, and it is nice to take things slowly and little by little sometimes to not burn yourself out. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel. I think that the point that you made at the end of this blog post is very important. We have no idea what will happen in the future. Do you think Microsoft Word will be helpful in your future career?
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel. Word was one of my favorite topics to learn more about. I think it's because it's something I thought I knew more about than I did. It's difficult to say whether you should sleep less or not because sleep is much more important to our health than people realize, but I know people also have their responsibilities. So, I hope you're able to juggle a good sleep/work schedule in the future, but I would selfishly recommend you to prioritize your health and happiness.
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel, I found Word to be challenging because I was completely new to it, but it was also relieving to me that I was able to make my documents more professional afterwards. I don't think it's a bad thing you're getting sleep, I think in our society today we don't prioritize our health enough and it's good that you do something that is better than what a lot of medicine can do for our body.
ReplyDeleteHey Manuel, everything that's happened to me since January hasn't been the same, things are always changing and I'm glad to have backup plans, good job on your Word exam!
ReplyDeleteI feel you on working and trying to keep up with assignments but it’s cool that you’re pushing through and studying for MO-110. You’ve got this!
ReplyDeleteI need those blackout curtains. I need more sleep than work lol. That said, good reflection on your last paragraph. While your post might be a little late, the progress in this course is significant, you finished it! Life is wild, so just keep up with it, fighting it would just tire you out. Keep pushing through until you graduate!
ReplyDeleteHey Manuel, yeah don't worry about posting late, life is full of surprises and unexpected curve balls, it's all about having the right mindset and never giving up. Honestly, working a full-time job with overtime and going to school at the same time is tough for anyone, but you managed to keep going, which is a great sign. Have a good one and keep up the hard work!
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel, I think the most important thing is learning at your own pace and good job preparing for the MO-110!
ReplyDeleteHi Manuel! Great message in the last paragraph! Never get too comfortable..anything can happen!
ReplyDeleteHello, Manuel, I also went over and over the chapter labs to have a better understanding of the MO-110. I was really nervous because it was my first exam on the MOS Office, so I did what you did go over the most difficult topic. After that, I feel the confidence of taking the first MOS Office exam.
ReplyDeleteHello Manuel. I too was impressive by how much you can customize when it comes to a documents appearance! Great message at the end! You have to be prepared for anything.
ReplyDeleteHello Manuel, I really liked how you talked about balancing school with long work hours while still staying committed to your goals.
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