Wednesday, December 11, 2013

What I Learned In My CIS Class

In My computer class I learned a few things. I learned how to make a blog, use some of the different apps such as Access, Excel. I learned how to set up my computer area to reduce things such as arm , neck and back fatigue.
I was hoping to learn a little more about power points, but maybe that's a little too simple.
I could have been more successful had I known (earlier) that I didn't have the appropriate software. I should have taken this course at school I do believe. I do not believe that my instructor could not have done any more to make this course simpler. The videos were very helpful. Don't know if it would be too much to ask though, if maybe having videos for some of those independent challenges. But maybe they are labeled independent for a reason.
 I am sure that I will need this class as far as my nursing goals are concerned. Would love to use some of the apps more efficiently to be able to look at household expenses, and monies being earned through my self-employed business.
I think I have the knowledge to do the simple thinks such as font changes and colors. My difficulties are using functions correctly and knowing how to insert certain data and how to insert.

Monday, December 9, 2013

Three benefits of relational databases are excellent security, great organization , and generating reports. I could use Access database for home finances, and self employment monies. It could also be use for me to keep a contact log of clientele.

Ad hoc is a is a local network that builds as devices connect.

A schema is an organization or structure for a database.

Primary key is used to identify a row'

database normalization is the process of organizing tables in such a way that the results of using the database are as intended.

A flat file is a file containing records that have no interrelationship.

http://gametlibrary.worldbank.org

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relational_Database

www.whatis.com

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Text is also known as __labels____________. .Numbers are also known as values________________________. .The purpose of excel is to compile data, ___perform calculations_______________________ and create___graphs and charts___________. .Calculations are performed using formulas___________________ and _______functions__________. .Mathematical expressions that you create or enter are _____formula___________ .Mathematical expressions that are already available in excel are _function__________________. .Formulas that contain cell references______________________ produces results that will change if thedata in those cells change. (Example: =A1+B1) .Predefined formulas are already built in Excel______________. .Clicking on the arrow next to the Auto sum button will display other common Functionsused in Excel including these (fill in the function name)
calculates the total in a range of cells sum button 
calculates the average in a range of cells average button
 displays the highest value in a range of cells max button
  displays the smallest value in a range of cells min button
  .Name two types of cell references used to create formulas and describe each:
1. relative- adjust to new location when copied.
2. absolute-does not change when moved or copied.
.What symbol must be used to make a cell reference into an absolute cell reference
the dollar sign, the F4 key on the keyboard can be used as a shortcut.

Friday, September 27, 2013

The benefits of stores purchasing camera devices give them the opportunity to boost their sells, and watch  out for a particular kind of shopper so that they can accommodate a certain need. For instance, one article that I read said that if the shopper was Asian, then they could put Asian workers out in a more open exposed area. Another device I read about talked about how you can put chips in pets and they could be trace backed to their rightful owner. This technique is very effective also in the capture of anyone shoplifting.
I think at some point that in order for stores to be able to do this, the consumers should be notified immediately when walking in the store. Just to think, I may want to make a face at what is suppose to be a mannequin and maybe even a crazy dance. Only for it to be viewed and mocked by someone, somewhere.


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www.forbes.com

www.nbcnews.com

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

So I visited skydrive, and i see that i can upload assignments , pictures,create word documents, Excel, Powerpoint , ect., and put it all in place. I think this is a good resource considering the majority of things can be put at one place.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Ok... I am new at this, so I am going to give this assignment a shot. The prerequisite class that I took taught us how to do spreadsheets, word programs, (or doc), and powerpoints. I did enjoy the powerpoint so hopefully I can learn a little more about that. I plan on studying Nursing so I am quite sure that knowledge of computers  may very well be a requirement. This will work personally for me because I can post, and save notes at home and work. I have no idea what Cloud is but I am sure that this class will teach me. Looking forward to doing well in this class.