Creating the Blog

The next challenge was to create this blog. I knew I had done it before, but I couldn’t remember how. The one thing I did remember was Barry, in a class for my MAT program, emphatically stating that we had a document for the class that we could refer to forever! That was very comforting. I went to the shared doc (google docs) for that course, and to the website for that course and found what I needed. Now, here I am, successfully blogging my way through this class.

One of our tasks for the course is to keep a log of the hours we put in outside of class. I am comfortable with google spreadsheets so this was my method of choice. It was easy to set up the spreadsheet to keep track of the hours. I simply used formulas so all I need to do is input the time started and the time finished each day and the spreadsheet will do all the math for me. I have a running total of hours logged as I progress through the course. The challenge was how to insert this into my website. Once again the google tutorials saved me. I opened a new window for the tutorial and simply went back and forth, following the step-by-step instructions. If I can do this, so can you!

My First Steps

Trying to set up my E-portfolio, I realize just how technology challenged I am. Thankfully, Google is prepared for people like me and has many helpful tutorials to help me along the way. First, I need to figure out how to set up a website. The tutorial walked me systematically through the process and I feel pretty good about actually having set up the page without having to “phone a friend.” If you did not arrive at this blog through my website, please go check it out. I offer it as encouragement to any struggling techie and as proof that anyone can do this.

Welcome

Welcome to my Journey Through Technology. My name is Kelly and I am enrolled in a course at Willamette University to become a technology leader. Unfortunately, I am technologically handicapped. Through this blog you are invited to walk along side me on my journey to technological proficiency, experience my frustrations and my successes along the way. I welcome any comments that may help reduce the bumps along the road as I overcome the challenges that lie ahead.