Technology
Definition
Technology refers to digital tools and systems designed to improve productivity, communication, research, and daily problem-solving. It allows people to access large amounts of information quickly and helps students complete assignments more efficiently. Through IT tools such as computers, search engines, and different educational applications, learners can make better decisions and evaluate information more carefully. Technology also encourages creativity and innovation, especially when working on academic tasks that require collecting data or analyzing results. As technology keeps developing, students must continue improving their digital skills to perform well in school and adapt to modern professional environments.
Reflection on 1st Assignment
During the Music and Mental Health assignment in my Writing and Research course, I developed skills related to Technology Competency, especially the indicator that focuses on using IT tools for productivity, communication, research, problem-solving, and decision-making. The assignment required me to explore how music can affect mental health both positively and negatively. To do this effectively, I used online search engines like Google, academic platforms such as ResearchGate, and different websites to gather accurate and deep information.
I consider my performance to be at an Intermediate level because I was able to search for useful content and evaluate which sources were trustworthy, although I believe there is still room to improve. I faced several challenges such as time management issues and dealing with unreliable websites that provided weak information. I also struggled slightly with organizing the large amount of data I found. To overcome those challenges, I started using note-taking strategies, checking the credibility of authors, and managing my time better by planning the research process step by step.
This assignment enhanced my ability to think critically and improved my research confidence. It also helped me understand how easily people can be misled by incorrect information if they do not verify it. My advice to other students who will do a similar assignment is to always search from trusted academic sources and avoid copying information without checking if it is correct. Staying organized and using technology wisely can make research easier and more professional. Overall, this assignment helped strengthen my understanding of technology and showed me how digital tools can help in learning new knowledge about mental health and society.
Reflection on 2nd Assignment
The second assignment, Lab Questionnaires Format, was completed in my Healthy Behavior and Management course and also helped me apply Technology Competency, especially the success indicator of using IT tools for productivity, communication, research, problem-solving, and decision-making. The purpose of the task was to evaluate my personal health, lifestyle, and fitness through digital questionnaires and then organize the results using technology.
I rate my performance as Intermediate because I managed to finish the assignment successfully, but I still needed to learn more about how to format results correctly and use technology more efficiently. One of the main challenges I faced was dealing with technical problems and not fully understanding how to structure the data at the beginning. Time management was also a difficulty since I had to learn while completing the task.
To overcome these issues, I searched for tutorials online, asked others for help when needed, and experimented with different technology features until I understood them better. Through this assignment, I gained useful knowledge about how technology is used in the health field to analyze behavior and make better decisions about personal well-being. It made me appreciate how digital tools can give a clearer and more organized view of a person’s health.
My advice for students who will do a similar assignment is to not be afraid of technology use because practice will make it easier and faster. Learning to depend on technology for problem-solving is important because it helps improve accuracy and allows us to make smarter decisions about our health. This assignment helped me develop confidence in using technology and encouraged me to improve my skills for future academic and personal tasks.