Core 1 Part 1: Prepare

Bradford McKeon

ENC 1102 Core 1 Part 1: Prepare

In today’s society it is almost impossible to go through the day and not encounter some type of technology. We are constantly bombarded by new technologies at home, at school, and at work. Each different occasion requires a different type of technological skill. In terms of technology that is school-oriented I am skilled in Microsoft Word and Power Point. These are useful programs for preparing documents and presentations. I am also skilled with using the internet and different research based websites to help find information. As far as play-oriented technology I am skilled with different things that go beyond the computer. I have had a lot of experience with the Apple iPod. I am also very comfortable using a keypad cell phone. In the past couple of years I have become a big Facebook.com user.

Multimedia technology is where my biggest room for improvement is. The extent of my multimedia skills is slideshow makers, and CD burners. I would like to learn more about Dreamweaver to make websites. I would also like to learn how to use movie-making software such as Apple’s iMovie. As an engineering major I would like to learn more about software such as AutoCad. My biggest room for improvement is probably to learn more about the Mac operating software. I have always been a Windows user, and would like to learn more about something besides a PC.

Other technology skills besides being familiar with different computer software will be necessary in the future as well. As the auto industry keeps making more high-tech cars, some models are even able to park themselves. I think it will be very interesting to drive a car that does part of the driving for you. To learn more about that I would read everything in the driver’s manual. I also enjoy working on cars. However, things are not as simple anymore as nuts and bolts on a new car. Cars today have computer systems, and even changing the oil can involve a electronic system. Hybrid engines are completely different than a standard gasoline powered engine as well.