Course reflection

Throughout this course, you have been exposed to the knowledge and skills required for achieving computer and digital literacy in the 21st century.

The IT Fundamentals Pro TestOut course provided an overview of foundational concepts related to computer hardware and software, networking, databases, programming, information systems, and data security. The Office Pro TestOut course provided an innovative and effective way to practice using Microsoft Office applications and learn the basics of computer technology. The labs allowed you to practice the basic skills you need to become proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. You have also learned about the latest trends in IT, as well as possible tech-related careers.

For this assignment, you will reflect on what you have learned throughout this course and what skills you have acquired. Additionally, you will reflect on the latest technology trends needed to stay relevant in today’s job market.

Prior to beginning work on this assignment,

• Reflect on the applications, tools, and skills you have developed throughout this course.
• Reflect on which technology trends you foresee being in demand in the near future.
• Download the TEC100 Course Reflection Download TEC100 Course Reflectiontemplate.
  • You will be using this template to write your final paper. It is already formatted in APA Style (7th edition). Just be sure to fill in the title page with your information and add in your paragraphs under the section headings.

In your paper, of at least three paragraphs,

• Describe your experience with the IT Fundamentals Pro TestOut course content.
  • What did you think about the IT Fundamentals Pro course?
  • What did you like best?
  • Which topics were confusing or difficult to understand?
• List at least three skills you gained through completing the IT Fundamentals Pro TestOut resources, multimedia, labs, and quizzes.
• Describe how you can use these information technology skills in your current or future career goals.

Office Pro Reflection

• Describe your experience with the Office Pro TestOut course content.
  • What did you think about the Office Pro course?
  • Which application (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or Access) did you enjoy learning about the most? Which application was the most difficult to use?
• List at least three skills you gained through reviewing the Office Pro resources and labs.
• Describe how you can use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access in your current or future career goals.

Key Technology Trends Reflection

• Describe at least three technology trends that you feel will greatly impact the future job market.
• Explain why it is important to stay current with information technology trends.

Submit your completed TEC100 Course Reflection template to Waypoint using the link below.

The Course Reflection final paper

• Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA Style (Links to an external site.) as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft Word (Links to an external site.).
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • Student’s name
  • Name of institution (the University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Due date
• Must use at least one credible source.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick and Easy Library Research (Links to an external site.) tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your Paper (Links to an external site.).
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center, if citations are included. See the APA: Formatting Your References List (Links to an external site.) resource in the Writing Center for specifications.