How do I feel about Microsoft Office?

It's been a while now since I have started using Microsoft Ofice applications extensively : on a daily basis in work (Excel, Database, Word and Power Point), on a daily basis whilst completing my Degree with the Open University and for personal use alsol.

For me, it's quite simple: I like Microsoft appliances. Having never tried another Operating System my knowledge is limited to Microsoft but I do like it and I have become very familiar with it.
Right from the start I have found Microsoft packages fairly user friendly and I have quickly discovered that I can teach myself quite a lot by exploring and trying things out. Using Word has become almost like a second nature as I needed it for various things: from writing letters , a C.V. or a recipe to University assignments.
Microsoft Windows has been updated a few times since I have strated using it and I have always managed to keep up with it and continue to use it. I suppose there weren't many other choices anyway.

Some of the daily tasks that involved me using Microsoft appliances included: petty cash / expenses, appointment diaries, bookings and monthly reports or footfall counts in Excel, letters to clients in Word, presentations, updates and training on Power Point.

Using Microsoft appliances has been useful in preparing me for the use of mobile phones and other modern technology devices.

Thank you Microsoft Office, though quite moody at times...for me you have been very useful.

Blog review

The blog I have chosen to review belongs to a Swansea Metropolitan student who went teaching in China. I was inspired by the email sent from the University Career Adviser (Jill), inviting us all to view the blog 'My adventures in China' .
I really enjoyed exploring this friendly and welcoming blog which I found really easy to use due to clear labelling and organisation of content.
Reading about Stephanie's adventures in China is fascinating and inspirational and these are some of the things she blogs about: travelling adventures (right from the beginning in Cardiff Airport) , the shock of Chinese culture, visiting the Great Wall of China (and many more amazing sights), the Chinese New Year, producing a documentary on the life of a teacher in China and having fun in the classroom with teaching Chinese students English words by showing them pictures and getting them to describe her family friends and relatives.
This blog has amazing photographs showing Stephanie's adventures. I love the idea of a picture blog and the photographs on 'My adventures in China' reminded me of my own travelling experiences in Thailand. In fact, each blog entry is accompanied by a meaningful photograph, in addition to the fascinating Gallery.
I have considered teaching abroad before hence why I completed a TEFL qualification.
Exploring this blog has definately inspired me and encoraged me to find out more about opportunities abroad. Furthermore, it has also been inspirational and enlightening to read the real thoughts and experiences of a foreign national teaching in China.

The blog I was talking about today in our break

Hi,

Earlier today in our break, Mark, Paul and I were talking about blogs we've known about before today. I mentioned the drawing blog I read about in the paper and I thought it was great. This blog is made by a mum from Swansea. Here is the link if you want to have a look : http://doodlemum.com/ Have a great week, Cristina

Reflective practice spider diagram

Use of Technology in this session so far - 14/10/13

Today I have learnt what a blog is and how to create one. I enjoyed this, it has opened a new world to me; an opportunity to share my thoughts and feelings about the PCET course and my journey towards gaining my qualification.
During today's session Mandy used the interactive whiteboard and a youtube video to show us what a blog is, what it can be used for and what features it has such as: followers, gadgets etc.
In order to create my first blog I had to open a Google email account. I have never had a Google email account previously but I found this easy to set up and straight forward. Once the email account was set up I was able to create my first blog 'Cristina's reflections'. This is a completely new thing and I have found it slightly challenging at times, especially trying to keep up with all my other colleagues.
I have learnt how to change the design of the blog, how to add gadgets and how to post and talk about various topics on the blog. I look forward to finding out more about blogging and using all the features available with it.

I am amazed at how much I have learnt and still have to learn every day. I didn't have a mobile phone until I was 18  years old. My first phone was a very small Nokia and I remained loyal to that brand until this summer until 2013 when I finally gave in to the new modern world of smart phones, mobile technology and yes: THE Iphone :)

I now have one and it has taken over my world from using it as a navigator everywhere I travel in the car to using the Apps  (mobile application) which bring me the news or tell me how far and how fats I am running.

Today...blogging is the new achievement that will now go on my timeline of events representing my journey of negotiating life in a Technology orientated society.
 

And so it begins...

Quite exciting ...first blog ever :) Having read a travelling blog and  the blog from a Swansea University student before, I am now learning how to set up and run my own blog. This is an exciting new thing and I look forward to posting all my reflective thoughts about the adventures to be had on the PCET course. IT in the Townhill campus can be slow and a bit temperamental but with Mandy's help and the others in the group, I will work it all out.