Journal 1: Work with mrs. Peterson in the Tech. Dept.

Through only a few simple sessions of helping Mrs. Peterson the reasons for choosing this activity have been made clear. Through fixing projector wiring and smart board wiring atop a ladder ive seen that even simple tasks can have deeper meanings as well as great effects. having a fear of heights working on a ladder never sounds like a joyous activity but when im on it applying tape to hold USB connectors together my mind has no time to wander to the image of the floor beneath me. These simple tasks help me focus on little jobs going on at that very moment. Connecting chords is a very important job that does require some labour, not a whole lot, but attention must be applied or else the right connections arent made and if the right connections arent made the piece of technology doesnt work the way its supposed to. The small jobs ive done benefit not only the teachers using the piece of equipment since it helps them teach effectively but the students as well since its contributing to their education. The connecting of chords are also useful to me personally because im learning small tasks that will prove to be useful later on in life. Learning how to attach extra USB outlets onto a projector is useful because I never know when im going to need extra USB space on a presentation in the near future, instead of hiring someone else to do it for me I can do it myself, helping with individual growth while also saving me potential money. Even learning how to change the ink cartridge in a school printer is useful because its a basic skill ive now acquired and if the situation ever arises that the certain skill is needed, I have it, and i can use that skill to help other people.