Mgmt 250
I will be the first to admit that I am computer illiterate. I've never written a blog before, and I wasn't really sure what they were until this class. I didn't want to do the blog, but since I couldn't figure Xanedu out before the other assignment was due, I got stuck doing the blog if I want to get an A in the class. My first grade on the blogging assignment was a .25 out of 1. This wasn't because I didn't write my first blog, because I did. I didn't figure out how to publish it, and when I did, I guess I published it on the wrong site. My blog URL is with my full name, not my last name. I don't know how that happened, since I didn't make the URL. The website did that for me. I don't think it is fair that I lost points because I can't use computers. I did write the blog in time, and anyone can even see on this page that the date and time of the blog was before the due date, which I believe was September 15th at midnight. This isn't a computer class, so I don't think I should be graded on my computer skills.
Speaking of which, if anyone knows how to make comments on other blogs, please let me know, because I have no clue.
Comments
Posted by: PLS
Posted on: September 29, 2006 11:47 AM
If you think it's "not fair" that computer literacy is part of your class work, then you should choose your career carefully and maybe management isn't for you. When you get out in the real world, you will find out that every job includes many tasks that are not related to your core competency. For example, I'm a writer, but knowing how to use a computer, do some basic graphic design and desktop publishing, understand budgets, knowing HTML, etc., has made me much more valuable to employers, and has qualified me for more jobs. And what I need to know changes all the time. That is also true of managers. New technologies and ideas come along all the time. If you need a computer class to keep up with your management class, try CaseLearns http://library.case.edu/caselearns/. Consider it part of your homework. If you can't figure out how to get up to speed with unfamiliar technologies quickly, you will quickly become the Pointy Haired Boss, or, worse (and this goes for most careers), obsolete.
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Posted on: September 29, 2006 01:24 PM
Jessica, what career path are you considering? I cannot think of many that do not require computer usage, especially if your business degree is a requirement of that job.
Posted by: Heidi Cool
Posted on: September 29, 2006 02:07 PM
Jessica,
To comment on another person's blog, go to the specific entry page (by following the comments link under an entry on the main page) and add your comment in the form. You can also get to such pages by clicking on the entry names in http://blog.case.edu/topics/mgmt250
Regarding your worries about computers and grades, I would take this as an opportunity to acquire new skills that you will be able to apply both in future classes and in work.
In my career (primarily marketing but now Web development) I've often been given projects that required some skills I didn't already posess. Thus I would do some research, teach myself whatever it was that I was lacking and apply it to the task at hand. The next time that was needed, I would be prepared...and find myself having to go learn something else.
It's an ongoing process, but when you get to the point where you've mastered a particular skill, when you can do it in your sleep and respond to questions from those who don't know how, you will have a tremendous sense of accomplishment. With each new skill you acquire the job will become easier. Then you can find yourself seeking out new challenges for yourself just to keep things interesting.
For now I'd remember that you have plenty of time to make up for that .25. Use it to think about what you would like to communicate in this blog and how you can use the experience to prepare yourself for the career ahead. I think if you do that you will find that by the end of the semester you will have learned a great deal while also having some fun with the project.
To become more comfortable with blogging, I also recommend reading the documentation at http://wiki.case.edu/CaseBlog.
Best wishes to you and your blog.
Posted by: Steve Young
Posted on: October 11, 2006 09:18 AM
This comment is supposed to be for the previous post talking about self-grading and class participation. I would prefer people to raise their hand and say something random, rather than not say anything at all. Everyone is about to fall asleep in the morning class because we are all just sitting around thinking about our next class or something. A random comment might generate a valuable discussion that could accelerate the class. Plus, did you know you only have to give yourself a 3 every 4-5 classes in order to get an A? You probably should have mentioned that.
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