The last few class periods have been full of discussion based on case studies and analysis that Dr. Drake issued to us. These cases created class discussions full of similar and opposing viewpoints. And for the first time this semester, made us as students think just a little outside the box. When I first signed up for IS 215 I imagined that we would be in front of computers learning ins and outs of technology. I thought I may learn short cuts for different programs or how to effectively use search engines based on specific topics. I was obviously wrong.....
As all of you know IS 215 is a lecture driven course designed to inform students about the history, current use, and future of Information Systems. Unfortunately for me, this was a subject that I had no interest in....until the last couple of weeks of class.
The case studies have made me look at Information Systems in a completely different way. Just when I thought the class won't teach me anything, I may be proven wrong by the end of the semester. During our in class discussions I've had the opportunity to listen to a lot of different thoughts and opinions...some a little more dramatic than others. But as a student, I believe that is where the real learning takes place; when I can hear the thoughts and opinions about a subject from those around me.
I think I may be surprised when I walk out of room #221....or I may be getting a little ahead of myself.
