Granny's taking computer classes ;)

Reba said:
Sounds like a very full schedule!
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Yup, the accounting and microeconomic courses are a lot of loads, and they have high rate of D-F-W (D, F and Withdraw).

My professor told me that I will going be fine with those classes and advised me to focus on course that I will likely to receive a good grade.

When you get to upperclass so there will not much easy classes anymore, unlike freshmen courses that were easier for me. My friend gave me an idea to pick 2 hard courses and 2 easy courses, but it won't work after got to upperclass.
 
Reba said:
The problem is, my college gets its textbooks custom published for their own classes, and the technology ones change every year, sometimes every semester. Also, it's not just the book--it's the code that comes with it for downloading programs and access for the quizzes and labs. They are a one-time-use product. Sometimes the code is half the cost of the book.

I might have another student who will sell me his books (at discount) and then I can order the codes on line (for a fee). I have to check to see if the total comes out at a good price.

Yes, our libraries have a cooperative lending system, too. As a student, I also have access to the libraries of other local colleges.
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oh I hate it when it comes to proprietary course materials. :roll:

I notice recently that the colleges around here have adopted a more cost-friendly approach by using textbooks commonly found at any library or bookstore. I remember back in 2000 era... most textbooks were proprietary and always changing just like your situation. textbooks with CDs and access code were ridiculously expensive... :roll:

just a matter of time till college will be forced to change its way when a growing number of students cannot afford it anymore.
 
Jiro said:
oh I hate it when it comes to proprietary course materials. :roll:

I notice recently that the colleges around here have adopted a more cost-friendly approach by using textbooks commonly found at any library or bookstore. I remember back in 2000 era... most textbooks were proprietary and always changing just like your situation. textbooks with CDs and access code were ridiculously expensive... :roll:

just a matter of time till college will be forced to change its way when a growing number of students cannot afford it anymore.
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Yup, the student debt, especially credit cards are growing so faster - so that what I learned in business math and PBS.

There are some classes at UAB use access code, so it was bad news for students who bought used book that doesn't come with access code. Some students bought used book had to exchange for new one with access code because those one come with new book only.
 
Well, this is discouraging.

I'm getting no help from the college bookstore.

My instructor suggested Amazon, so I checked that. They do have the book, which "usually ships in 1 to 2 MONTHS."

Sigh....
 
Reba said:
Well, this is discouraging.

I'm getting no help from the college bookstore.

My instructor suggested Amazon, so I checked that. They do have the book, which "usually ships in 1 to 2 MONTHS."

Sigh....
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:jaw:

can you give me the ISBN#?
 
Reba said:
Well, this is discouraging.

I'm getting no help from the college bookstore.

My instructor suggested Amazon, so I checked that. They do have the book, which "usually ships in 1 to 2 MONTHS."

Sigh....
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Did you try e-book? It would be nice.
 
I think you mentioned used copies not having the right "key"; but could your instructor give you the current key if you could find a used copy of the printed part?
 
Jane B. said:
I think you mentioned used copies not having the right "key"; but could your instructor give you the current key if you could find a used copy of the printed part?
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Students can buy used books (if available), and order the "key" on-line for about $30 (I think that's the price). Each student must have that key directly from the website; instructors can't do it. It's considered a product from the book seller. It's like a separate, individual, student account.
 
Well, spring semester is over. I got a B in Linux (what a relief!), and an A in Windows 7 networking.

I might try to keep the stress level down this summer and take just one course. I won't know what it is until the first day of the semester. It might be a computer class or it might be macroeconomics. The macroeconomics class is the last non-computer class that I have to take for my degree, so I would like to get that knocked out. It all depends on which classes are still available on the first day of class. I'm kinda at the mercy of other people's schedules. Then, I have to find out if any text books are still available. What a hassle. Oh, well. :)
 
Reba said:
Well, spring semester is over. I got a B in Linux (what a relief!), and an A in Windows 7 networking.

I might try to keep the stress level down this summer and take just one course. I won't know what it is until the first day of the semester. It might be a computer class or it might be macroeconomics. The macroeconomics class is the last non-computer class that I have to take for my degree, so I would like to get that knocked out. It all depends on which classes are still available on the first day of class. I'm kinda at the mercy of other people's schedules. Then, I have to find out if any text books are still available. What a hassle. Oh, well. :)
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I think you will like macroeconomics. It's a very interesting course.
 
I'm an official geek now. I bought some computer glasses. Dorky looking, for sure, but they really help reduce the eye strain. They are from VCEyewear.
 
Yea, we voted you in at our last meeting. You should be getting your card in the mail any day now. You can use it for 10% off any caffeinated beverage. :lol:

I'm interested in how they work for you. I get bad eye strain.
 
Interestingly, if you go to vceyewear.com it brings you to somewhere other than www.vceyewear.com

looks like someone needs to update their DNS records. I never use www anymore.
 
jonnyghost said:
Yea, we voted you in at our last meeting. You should be getting your card in the mail any day now. You can use it for 10% off any caffeinated beverage. :lol:

I'm interested in how they work for you. I get bad eye strain.
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I have to wear reading glasses but the position of neck bent back and looking down my nose to read the screen was very painful after a while. With the computer glasses, I can look thru the tops without bending my neck to see the screen. Then, if I need to read my notes or text book, I just look thru the bifocal part of the lens, at the bottom of the glasses. It takes a little practice.

I can also use my laptop and glance up at the TV screen across the room without removing the computer glasses, and still see clearly. (Normally, I watch TV without any glasses.)

They have a light glare-reducing tint that's supposed to help but I don't really notice too much change with that. I don't think glare has been a problem for me. I guess my screen is adjusted properly. :)

All their styles are pretty retro but I like the larger lens area for computer work; I get more peripheral vision on the wide screen that way.

It's not like I wear them out and about for stylin'. :giggle:
 
I think glare is my problem. My wife's new laptop has a mat screen and it feels so much nicer on my eyes.
 
Reba said:
I'm an official geek now. I bought some computer glasses. Dorky looking, for sure, but they really help reduce the eye strain. They are from VCEyewear.
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Not officially a geek until you play video games. ;)
Just kidding.
 
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