August Post

Over the past few weeks I've spent some of my time working on my mentorship & performing research on my topic. In that time I have come to learn that an important aspect of my topic (Information Technology) is whether or not the technology is accepted by the end users (employees, customers...), this information was from my mentor Maria Tarozzi. This was later supported in articles that I found and used for research, leading me to think that it could be a great EQ.

Currently the company I am mentoring with is trying to move it's employees from older workflows and an Exchange based email system, to a newer system that utilizes Google Apps for Buisness & other online resources. In order to make sure that each employee adapts the new model successfully temporary accounts are being set up (by me) on Google Apps under the domain TeamJeved.com, that will allow us to move users individually over time, then eventually move all the employees back to their Jeved.com accounts which will then be on a Google Apps system.

List of the users under the TeamJeved.com

Example of the company wide signature that will be added to every account using WiseStamp.

A screenshot of the Software Evaluation board under Trello, which will be used by employees to manage tasks and other to do items.

Blog 4: Interview Preperation

1. Who do you plan to interview? Why?

I plan to interview Ed Tessier for interview 1.

Interview 1 seems to be focused on finding other people in the field and resources that can help you out, and I feel that Ed Tessier can help with that as he has many connections in local & non-local businesses that he can help me find mentors in. Ed also has the perspective of knowing about IT and is considered an "end user" as well, giving him the ability to find what would be best from a front-end and back-end perspective (User & Geek Vision).

Networking, networking, networking.

2. You have to ask 5 questions. What additional questions do you plan to ask?

Are there any IT guys/gals that you know that I could shadow/mentor (other than at Jeved Management)?

Does the Fox Theatre/Glass House have an IT guy/gal?

Who can you refer me to someone who can refer me to someone else?

Blog 3: Topic Choice and Semester 1 ESLR Coals

Topic: Information Technology

ESLRs

Effective iPoly Citizen

In order to show that I'm an effective iPoly Citizen, I will to volunteer in the school office or in committees. As well as contribute to clubs that need assistance with technology, such as the Drama club/elective. Other than volunteering, I will treat students equally, including the 9th, 10th & 11th graders, and promote positive attitude among my peers. I will help others in classes so that we can all understand the subjects being taught.

Effective Learner

An effective iPoly Learner takes it upon themselves to learn, and so this year I plan to actually take notes/study when I need to, along with learning more about topics I'm interesting in at home, such as Physics. I will try to be more attentive in class than in the past. I will take what I learn in classes and incorporate it into my personal projects, such as using the physics I learned to make a computer game that requires such calculations.

Effective User of Technology

I will use technology to assist in my learning, through online learning sites like Khan Academy. I plan to use technology to document every part of my senior project. Along with using technology, I will use technology as the fundamental basis of my senior project, as robotics is technology. I will use technology to effectively share any helpful information about school online, and share my projects/school work online for colleges to see.

Effective Communicator

I will pay attention in class, and listen to presenters respectfully. I will add to any class discussion that is lacking in discussion or is in need of more input. I will communicate my ideas if they are needed during a group activity. I will communicate with my peers and/or teachers if I need any help or clarification in class.

Summer Mentorship Component

1. Mentorship Log
2. Ed Tessier (909) 994 - 590(zero)     *Web crawler prevention.   
3. Questions were raised because of the 10 hours of experience?

• Would the day to day job in IT be about the same as what I have done so far?
• What are some of the companies that I would be able to get a job in?
• Where can I find a robotics mentor?
• Why can't there be an easier way to setup online services on Google Apps?

4. What is the most important thing you gained from this experience? Why?
I'd have to say that the most important thing I gained from this experience is what it's like being in a real life work environment. And it shows me what it may be like in other jobs.
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5. How did what you did help you choose a topic?
I feel that this experience is making me reconsider my topic, Information Technology,  as I'm not completely enjoying it. There isn't as much challenge and critical thinking that I would like, and at times it feels like it's just a complaint department or just a consultant. After doing this mentorship I have started searching for mentors in the field of robotics, as I feel it will be a more interesting topic that satisfies my need for a challenge and technology.