Monday, May 3, 2010

Response to IT's Top 5 Training Mistakes

Obviously, for me, the biggest training mistake listed is Training Mistake #1: "You Didn't Plan For Training Upfront." If this matter could be resolved when rolling out new hardware/software for end-users within a company, we would have plenty less confusion and help desk calls. I personally encounter these outcomes when newer versions of (my company's) software is uploaded to user devices. Even while initially training new employees, certain practices are not implemented to instruct the new user for familiarization and appropriate learning for the technology they will be using. Also, not all IT specialists are as "out of tune" with audiences they are to instruct. When dealing with employees about the uses and functionality of devices, I can easily find myself connecting with the trainee in relation to the technology. If certain companies could consider more training for technological platforms, all business could perform better and as the article states, "be more productive in making money" and have "the equipment for a department to run more effectively."

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9067865/IT_s_top_5_training_mistakes

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

My Learning Style Is...

My supposed learning style provided from the survey states that I "am fairly well balanced on the two dimensions of the scale and I have a moderate preference for one dimension of the scale and will learn more easily in a teaching environment which favors that dimension."

I beg to see things my way however,...
My learning style is how i see the world along with personal experience and thought. I don't need surveys to speculate or provide me with answers for the way i learn. I think of myself as creative and imaginative who can work with many people in many environments. Even though we have taken surveys, I do belive we can figure this out for ourselves.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Other Tech weBLogs

The New York Times' Bits, TechCrunch & Ars Technica provide info on the latest technology news, updates and reviews. All are super sources for those interested in gadgets, gaming, operating systems, etc. BITS provides plenty of information regarding the business aspect of technology. TechCrunch includes plenty of articles spanning technological uses making the headlines. Ars Technica provides the buzz on tech companies' latest releases and services with simple site navigation. URLs for each site can be found below.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com
http://www.techcrunch.com
http://arstechnica.com

Sunday, January 17, 2010

TSTMe

This blog is only in reference to TSTM 444.
My true ideas can be found inside my head.
Please consult the appropriate sources.