The Last of the ITP 251 Presentations by Chuck Vroman

THE FINAL PRODUCTION

ForewordNow I know that Professor Sutton wants

me to throw down everything I learned in this class this semester (and I will get to that), but first I would like to look back and remember a couple of things like:

What I knew before I started this classWhen I started this class, how I felt about

itWhat I expected to gain from it and…The fun I had using the creative side of my

brain

What I knew about Systems Analysis & Design

before I took this class

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!!

I was completely clueless to the fact that all of these networks, OS’s, and equipment actually had a process of being put together to make it all work the right way.

When I started this class, how I felt about itThis what I thought was going through Professor Sutton’s mind…

and this is quite literally how I felt about the class (at first).

What I expected to gain from ITP 251To be completely honest… I had no idea what

I expected to gain from this class.I thought that it was just another one of those

required classes for my degree that had a strict idea of how to do the work.

In retrospect, I am so very happy that I was given so much latitude in creating these presentations.

I think that it not only gave me a creative outlet, but it also gave me the opportunity to learn while I was having fun.

Using the creative side of my brainThis really helped me learn.

Using this side of my brain wasn’t something that I got to do on a regular basis over the better part of the last decade.

It is hard to find a class or an instructor that will let you do this throughout the course of a class.

Come to find out.. It’s something I really like to do.

Things that I learned through this classFirst and foremost – I learned the terminology

Without this, anyone who was to try and delve into it without this key piece of knowledge would get stuck in a heartbeat!

Project ManagementFrom the get go, PM is a big part of this course

and this subject.I took it upon myself to learn Microsoft’s Project

Professional program and use it to my benefit.The PM concepts that you learn in this course

set you up for success in any future endeavors.

Things that I learned through this class(continued)

EthicsThough most of us would not or did not realize

this, ethics were a part of almost every lesson and related to real-world situations which we may be put in

I had no idea that ethics, as it relates to IT, were so important.

Methods of Analysis, Design, and ImplementationI learned that there is more than just one way to

do a thing and still get it done efficiently, on time, and on budget.

Things that I learned through this class(continued)

SecurityThe importance of planning, implementing,

and managing an efficient and effective IT security program

The Business ModelHow IT fits into the modelWhat IT can do for the BusinessHow the business model can benefit any IT

programThe requirements of IT in the Business Model

What I am going to take with meObviously, I am going to take everything

that we have learned over the past semester and put it to use the best way that I can.

As to what I am going to do with it… I’m not quite sure at this point.

I feel like I’m at a crossroads career wise and I’m not sure what my plans are for the future.

I am going use the newly re-found creativity in any way that I can.

What I am going to take with me(continued)Heck, during the

course of this class, I have come up with a fictional company and used it in other presentations for other classes.

I will continue to use this “company” in presentations as long as instructors allow me to do so.

What I am going to take with me(continued)

I even came up with all of the company slogans, a mission statement, and I found a great picture to symbolize the values of such a company

I think that other people should be able to enjoy the satirical environment that I can provide.

How I am going to use what I have learned

Right now, what I have learned in this course actually plays well in my home life.

I have learned how to organize and manage tasks from the finite to the big picture.

I think that this will serve me well both at home, in the rest of my collegiate career, and in the working world once I graduate.

Last, but certainly, not least…Professor Sutton…

I really want to thank you for this class It helped me to understand not only the subject

matter, but also a little bit about how to go about re-organizing things on a personal level.

The creativity you let me express has helped me in my other courses and apparently other people find what I do entertaining as well.

I would also like to thank you for the understanding that you have shown

It’s nice to know that someone else understands that life happens and that we have no control over it.

This is the end of my

presentation.

If anyone needs me

for anything… I am

sorry.

I will be unavailable

for most of the next

19 years as I attempt

to get all of my kids

out of the house and

retire with my wife

somewhere in the

world where I know I

will not be bothered

by the “Dad, I need

money” phone calls.

Have a great

Christmas, Hanukah,

Kwanza, Hijra, Yule,

Ashura, etc.

Fin