Web Savvy
Mood:
incredulous
Topic: work
I'm glad I took 2 computer classes when I was in college. We learned basic html, because back then you needed it to build your own website. But the things people can do on the internet nowadays is just amazing. Even back then, we would just copy and paste javascript, since our professor thought it was just too complicated for us to do from scratch. You would probably need Cisco certification to design sites and compete with other IT professionals. Careers in this field definitely pay adequately, too, as one of my college friends can attest. Her fiance does something with computers and he'll be able to support her while she finishes her PhD. She could also be a stay at home mom no problem. Sigh.
I'm lucky I even took a typing class when I was in the 6th grade. Computers, at least the ones at school, were so simple, I remember playing a game where you actually typed out directions to the player, like "walk left." Oregon Trail, which always took forever to load, was an amazing graphic adventure at that time. My students don't know how to type unless they learn by playing a game online. I can't wait to see the office personnel of the future, typing out memos with one finger, writing in a sort of hybrid text messaging/misspelled language, and talking on their cell phones at the same time.
I always thought my brother should go into computers, but really, he's just into gadgets. He always has to have the latest gadgets, whether it's a flat-screen plasma tv, the newest Iphone, or the fastest laptop. He's not into programming or software design. I do always tell my students that they could translate their drawing skills and love of video games into a career. It could happen.
Posted by mary
at 6:43 PM EDT
Updated: Tue, Jul 29 2008 6:44 PM EDT