Newbies!

If you are taking computer skills this semester and are hesistant than listen up! This class will certainly take you by surprise both in the diversity in topics and the abundance in creativity. Before you sink your head too much into the class, you should be aware of a few things you must do to be succesful in this class.

1. Go to class
This really should not have to be stated but seriously, you learn new things every class and would quickly fall behind if you were to skip.

2. Do your homework
Homework is assigned almost every class over the topics and/or the speakers. The homework is really useful in mastering the assigned topics so not only should you do it to maintain your grade but also you should do it so that you learn the topics and skills well.

3. Pay attention in class
Not only must you go to class, but also you really should be actively participating and working on the skill of the day. You will seriously learn a new skill almost every day in the class and you really need to be actively participating to truly learn and master the skill in class as a group before trying the homework on your own.

4. Be honest
You will be taking quizzes and tests that test both your knowledge and your skills with a computer. Therefore, it really does not help you if you use outside sources to get your homework done. It will come back to haunt you later on the quiz when you dont know how to do a certiain skill.

5. Have fun
Sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. Mrs. Belisle is a really fun professor that you will enjoy being in class with.

I hope these tips and insights help you future students both in the class and also in other classes for some of these tips are generic for any college level course. Good luck in your studies and have a great semester in Computer Skills!