Ok well I know that i am just a little bit behind on my blogging. Blame it on end-of-the-semester-itis in order to take tests, complete papers, pull out large chunks of hair...I feel rather confident about my scholastic aptitude this semester thus far, and with only a week to go, I hope I can continue in my success. One of the easiest subjects that we covered in Intro to IS this semester was the Excel in class lectures as well as the homework assignments. Now I honestly hate hearing those smarty-pants-know-it-alls that leave classes saying how easy everything was, but being an Acct. major, these Excel projects were pretty much a breeze.
Let's just pretend that I knew nothing about Excel going into Dr. Tuggle's class. He not only covered the important basics without making things too painful, but also covered a few of the important components that would be useful to almost all business students. I think it's so sad that Dr. Tuggle has to put up with so many "slow down"s, and "I don't understand"s, when it is clear that some people just don't pay attention. Instead of sitting in my own class for the Excel demos, I decided to take the later class. As I watched some people around me in the class I realized why it was so difficult for some of them...they were on the freaking internet the whole time!!! You have got to be kidding me. Dr. Tuggle takes the time to teach such an important program at such a slow pace and you can't manage to keep up because you are chatting to your friends on Facebook?? Wow...Dr. Tuggle I hope your salary includes a babysitting fee.
I took an Excel class 3 years ago at a jr. college, and because it was an online class you pretty much had to teach yourself right out of the book. The teacher was most non-helpful and never available to answer questions, had the wrong answers on tests, and completely shut you out if you challenged her authority. Myself as well as a few other classmates had to go as far as contacting the dean because she was simply MIA and would not respond to emails. Teachers like THAT deserve students who do not pay attention and later ask infuriating questions. Dr. Tuggle deserves students willing to listen and learn, and even if they are not the best and brightest on a computer because he is always available to help!
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I know exactly how you feel. Funnily enough i used to be a lecturer for IS for 3.5 years before i moved into the real world. I had guys sitting on fb while i was doing the practicals and i think they take more advantage, the slower you go.
But anyway, at least your lecturer is doing a great job - not all take the time especially when the entire class is not attentive.
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