Considerations during severe weather events

Yesterday disaster struck Sugarland, Richmond, and Rosenberg. This is an area that I am close to and actually use to live in. The storms dropped 11 inches of rain in four hours and lightning hit a house, which started a fire. Many people were stranded, including my sister. Fortunately, she was able to get onto 59 heading north and made it home safe.

The reason I bring this up is that I'm thinking that as an IT, I'll need to ensure that technology is up off the floors during weather events. At home, my desktop computer is quite large and it resides on the floor. However, as an IT I think it would be wise to consider the location of technology. Most items used within the classrooms should be small enough to be picked up off the ground for instance. I know that the technology repair department deals with that, but as an IT I expect I'll be in the classrooms more often and can take a quick note of where the technology is located in the classrooms.

It's just a thought.

In addition to completing work for my two final classes, I'm trying to revamp my resume. I've already changed it on my eportfolio, but need to work on a nice hard copy. This brings me to another thought this morning. I currently own two personal websites, primarily for my astronomy, storm chasing, and photography passions. However, I think regardless of which district or job I end up with, I'd like to create a website of resources both created and links to others. I think this would serve whatever staff I'm working with. In addition, I'd like to create some items to place on Teachers Pay Teachers from the research I've done on cyberbullying and technology in science.

I have many ideas coming to me as I finish off this degree. There are no words to express my excitement!!

Internship final tasks

The challenge for the last few weeks has been a technological one. My computer began to overheat and shut itself down before the motherboard could be damaged. Upon replacing the video card, cleaning fans and checking temperatures I found that my system is still running hot. At this point, it looks like a new motherboard, power source, and memory will be required. Until then I'm working on a laptop that doesn't have a battery. 

I know invariably that at some point something similar will occur at work and I'll need to find another source of technology to complete my work. Though it is highly inconvenient, it does occur and as an IT it helps to have backups. Worst case scenario for me is to have to use my husband's computer, which has no programs that I regularly use, such as Photoshop. 

As I end my internship I'm trying to make sure I have all the documents in place and ready to go. I'm excited to venture out and begin to secure a posting suited to my expertise. 

One item I will continue is to train on Microsoft and secure some certifications other than the MIE certification. I believe it will make me a stronger IT and serve me in many ways. 

This internship has been very enjoyable, even with all the challenges. With recent events of losing my mother amongst other stressors, this class has given me a needed escape. 

I can't begin to convey my thanks to Tran and Dr. Vafa for their understanding with my situation and help as I work through this semester.