Information Technology Knowledge & Skills

I feel confident that I have a basic knowledge of word processing. I am taking a class on PowerPoint this semester to increase my knowledge in this area. I have some training from the Introduction to Microcomputers course that included Access (databases) and Excel (spreadsheets). I am taking spreadsheets next semester to increase my understanding. My internet score is relatively low. The phrasing may also be affecting my comprehension of the questions. I think I can actually do some of the activities but I was unclear as to what exactly it was asking me. The last competency is extremely low! I admit to having almost no knowledge of web development.

My initial reaction to the scores was slight depression! Some of the low scores are due to lack of familiarity with the vocabulary terms and a lacking in confidence in my ability to explain to another person the definition.

Basics:
82% in Basic Knowledge
88% in Basic Skills
84% in Basic Assessment

Word Processing:
97% in Word Processing Knowledge
90% in Word Processing Skills
92% in Word Processing Assessment

Spreadsheets:
81% in all three categories
(Basically, I have had training but lack experience.)

Databases:
77% in Database Knowledge
75% in Database Skills
76% in Database Assessment

Presentations:
75% in Presentation Knowledge
93% in Presentation Skills
87% in Presentation Assessment

Internet:
68% in Internet Knowledge
78% in Internet Skills
72% in Internet Assessment

Web Development:
43% in Web Development Knowledge
22% in Web Development Skills

33% in Web Development Assessment

A Little Bit About Me

(My Wordle) A Few of My Favorite Things

Hello! My name is Chris and I am 43 years old. I am married and have three children. Two of my children are in their twenties and my youngest is three. I have a wonderful grandson and he is two and half. I was born in Indiana and have lived in or near Osgood, IN for most of my life.

I currently am taking classes through Ivy Tech to earn a LTA degree. I will graduate in the spring and I am hoping to obtain a position in a library in Children Services. I like working with children and have had various volunteer positions, such as Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader (Bears and Webelos), Sunday School teacher, and various other volunteer activities involving my children and their school.

Yesterday I started a work/study position in the library at my local Ivy Tech campus. I am a little nervous but I am confident I will gain valuable knowledge and experience.

I am writing this blog for my LIB 105 class, Library Technology. I am sure I will be challenged to go beyond my comfort zone and develop a better understanding of the technologies and tools that will help me in my future career goals.

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Pictures of My Family

My children: Tony, Lisa, and Delaney, Christmas 2009

My children plus myself, my husband Jack,

and my grandson Zander

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Local Entertainment Venues
Osgood, Indiana:

The Damm Theatre
http://www.dammtheatre.com/

Bel-Air Drive-In:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bel-Air-Drive-In-Versailles-Indiana/122719454432808