2006_0410 - Post No. 004
Hello,
I am starting my fifth week of classes in the IDCP program. Between working on class work for the Java Programming class and the IT Overview class, teaching MCSE 2003 classes in the evening, and working full time, I now have a very busy schedule. In fact, the IDCP classes have taken more time than I originally thought that they would, but I am enjoying the classwork a lot, particularly the Java Programming class. Actually, I feel like I am putting in time on a "Technology Playground" because I am really enjoying writing and debugging programs in Java. I am also spending a lot of time helping fellow classmates with Java, so that is fun and it has allowed me to meet a lot of interesting people and make a few new friends. We communicate a lot on SKYPE, e-mail, and long-distance phone calls... and it really helps.
Note that I taught Java and OO classes back in Fall 2002, so this Java Programming class is like a cakewalk for me. So the good news here is that I am able to help out in the class, almost like an assistant, but not really. I have even provided the class materials I created for my 2002 Java & OO Class, to several of the other students, in order to accelerate their learning curve Java Programing.
Overall, I have to say that the IDCP program is not only fun, entertaining and stimulating for me: It is more fun than I had at the University of Phoenix, where I graduated with an M.S. degree in Computer Information Systems in October 2004. (visit http://billslater.com/uop for more information).
I am still planning the rest of my IDCP website and plan to put up information, opinions, and examples of work from all my classes, as time progresses.
Anyway, just wanted to check in and write a blog entry to say that this is a great program and I am glad that I had the courage to take the plunge. It's worth it! And I am really glad to be part of this!
Regards,
Bill
slater@billslater.com
http://billslater.com
http://billslater.com/idcp-cdcp
http://idcp.blogspot.com
I am starting my fifth week of classes in the IDCP program. Between working on class work for the Java Programming class and the IT Overview class, teaching MCSE 2003 classes in the evening, and working full time, I now have a very busy schedule. In fact, the IDCP classes have taken more time than I originally thought that they would, but I am enjoying the classwork a lot, particularly the Java Programming class. Actually, I feel like I am putting in time on a "Technology Playground" because I am really enjoying writing and debugging programs in Java. I am also spending a lot of time helping fellow classmates with Java, so that is fun and it has allowed me to meet a lot of interesting people and make a few new friends. We communicate a lot on SKYPE, e-mail, and long-distance phone calls... and it really helps.
Note that I taught Java and OO classes back in Fall 2002, so this Java Programming class is like a cakewalk for me. So the good news here is that I am able to help out in the class, almost like an assistant, but not really. I have even provided the class materials I created for my 2002 Java & OO Class, to several of the other students, in order to accelerate their learning curve Java Programing.
Overall, I have to say that the IDCP program is not only fun, entertaining and stimulating for me: It is more fun than I had at the University of Phoenix, where I graduated with an M.S. degree in Computer Information Systems in October 2004. (visit http://billslater.com/uop for more information).
I am still planning the rest of my IDCP website and plan to put up information, opinions, and examples of work from all my classes, as time progresses.
Anyway, just wanted to check in and write a blog entry to say that this is a great program and I am glad that I had the courage to take the plunge. It's worth it! And I am really glad to be part of this!
Regards,
Bill
slater@billslater.com
http://billslater.com
http://billslater.com/idcp-cdcp
http://idcp.blogspot.com
posted by William Favre Slater, III @ 3:18 PM
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