How do I get rid of my blog?

So, my 15 hours of IT class are complete. 1 credit done, (assuming I passed) only 40+ to go. What was IT class all about, and why should an MPA student be forced to take such a class? I thought the same thing, and I may not have the entire answer, I do have an opinion. I can not say that I thought the course was terrible, as some classes were very interesting and I actually enjoyed my time. Learning about the technical IT terms was tedious, but Professor Sine did attempt to make the subject less dull then I would have expected. Honestly, I still do not understand technology, but I did not put in the effort to do so. If I had the desire, or maybe even the time, I could have walked away from this class having learned a great deal about the politics and logistics of the Internet and computers.

I did appreciate the short packets (IT term, used in the wrong context) of information that students were required to present. It was useful and I appreciated learning from my peers in plain English rather than tech talk. The third class was my favorite, as we discussed the social uses of technology.

Blogging may not be my favorite hobby, but it proved to be an interesting assignment. I appreciated being required to blog about any subject I desired, rather than being forced to write a paper. I do not see myself as a blogger and I will not continue to blog in formats such as Blogger. I am on Facebook, (I do not have a child in that picture) and I will continue to use this social utility. I found it interesting to read my classmate's blogs, and it gave me some insight to their lives and personal perspectives. Eventually I found blogging to be a chore, but just like everything on my to-do list, it got done. It did force me to think of technology in a new light, as I had not noticed all of the little forms of technology that society takes for granted. I found myself searching for something to blog about, so I was force to re-examine the world in front of me.

The projects proved to be interesting and I actually enjoyed hearing about other suggestions for the implementation of new technology. Let's hope they are implemented in the near future!

Why is an MPA student required to take an IT class? Because one day they will be running their own organization, and they will need to know the risks, benefits and opportunities available through technology. I certainly learned about the advantages, specifically those of a wiki and I am glad that I have this knowledge.

So, I think this is it. My final blog! I hope you enjoyed reading this ever-so-interesting blog! Have a great semester!