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Critical thinking is the process of analyzing and applying information, demanding “a high level of concentration because it requires logic, clarity, and independent thinking.” Stone, M. (2014). In  Own your education!: A student's guide to greater success in school (and life) . essay, Pearson Education. It’s a methodical method we utilize in all parts of our day-to-day life, from deciding what will be for dinner, to what that underlying sound is from our car to what job career path we want to take.  Being able to see the bigger picture is something can set the foundation for where your life goes. This is also important when it comes to IT – you must be able to have a clear understanding of cause and effect.   When applying for a job in tech, there are many different directions you can go, depending on what your interests are. By using critical thinking skills, you can narrow down what would be best for you. In YouTube. (2022).  Choosing the Best Tech Career for You: How to Ch

Growth is both necessary and essential in our ever-changing world. It is a driving force in the way that we live and knows no boundaries.  The iPhone 14 was released recently, and specific models have a new trademark called Dynamic Island. It's an interactive feature that allows you to see notifications and alerts. When the first iPhone was launched in 2007, I doubt that they decided that that would be their final product. Over the last 15 years and through supply and demand, Apple has been able to make "an accurate assessment of what’s being asked, including the time and resources required and any issues or concerns"  Stone, M. (2014). In  Own your education!: A student's guide to greater success in school (and life) . essay, Pearson Education. Great ideas do not happen overnight and take time.  FaceTime was introduced in 2013 and drastically changed the way that people could communicate with each other. In 2018, Group FaceTime came into play and played a huge role d

I am first generation. Both of my parents migrated to America in their late teens with close to nothing. Growing up, we didn't have much but we always had enough, which included a boxy tv and a purple home phone.  Now that I have kids of my own, their upbringing looks much different. We have a tv in every room, the girls have phones that they play on, and they have tablets. My 8 year old daughter just asked me for a laptop for Christmas so she can practice typing.  I believe that technology does help children learn how to make decisions and problem solve. Educational games have helped my kids flourish in ways that are fun instead of mundane. With appropriate boundaries, I believe children can benefit in ways that were not available to many of us when we were younger.  However - I also believe in limits. Screen time is only for a set amount of time and all phones are put away an hour before bed time. In-person socialization is very important so my kids will go outside every day to p

Sometimes I find myself in situations where I wish I had just a *little* more time in my day. More time for myself, more time for my family, more time to do the things I want to do instead of the things that I have to do.  I'm fortunate enough that I'm able to work from home. It gives me the ability to be present for my daughters. Every morning they get a home cooked meal for breakfast, a freshly packed lunch, and some quality time together. Then I'll wash the dishes, walk the dogs, and go on with my day. It's a routine that I've created for myself and I try my best to follow it strictly. However - life does happen. Kids get sick, dogs have accidents, I'll miss my alarm. That's when I catch myself thinking about how it's not fair that I have so much on my plate but not enough time. That's also when I have to remind myself that I need to switch my mindset. Having a solid work/life/school balance is essential for me to not feel overwhelmed and it keeps