Who I Am and What My Goals Are
My name is Makell Duncan. I am a College of Southern Nevada student who is pursuing a degree in Associate of Science to become a radiologic technologist. I look forward to being in this IS101 class because it will give me higher skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This will help me stand out when I apply to become a radiologic technologist and be more creative in these applications in general. What got me into being a radiologic technologist is that I am familiar with how to use Microsoft applications like Word. I think that by taking IS101, I will be able to have better skills in recording information about the health of a patient while I work as a radiologic technologist.
What I Learned About Using Outlook
I didn’t know much about the different layouts in Outlook until I watched the CompTIA chapter, Section 1.3.8 - Checking Your Email. I now understand that there are four different sections in Outlook, “Mail View”, “Calendar View”, “People View”, and “Task View.” Calendar and Task View will allow me to record tasks online while People View can help me access the email of the recipient that I want to send a message to. Another feature that I like is that you can “flag” a message. This feature will remind me that I have a task related to the email that is important.
My Hobbies
Some of the activities that I enjoy doing are working out and drawing. Whenever I work out, I usually do strength training workouts because they allow me to become stronger, so I feel more energized for future chores. I work out at home instead of going to the gym because I don’t always have the chance to go to the gym. During times when I am not physically active, I draw natural landscapes and animals. I have recently started drawing liminal spaces after being inspired by the mystery of those that I have seen on Google.
I'm excited to see you already drawing a direction connection between IS101 and your future career, Makell!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are learning the different views and the "flag" feature in Microsoft Outlook :-)
Welcome to IS101-3003, Spring 2026 ^_^
Makell, I was just thinking, being a radiologic technologist means you are going to deal with so many complex programs and machines. I have a friend who works in radiology, and when I saw his workstation, I honestly did not understand what was happening anymore. He was clicking different buttons, enlarging images, rotating them, adjusting contrast, and identifying specific body parts in seconds. There are MRIs, CT scans, CAT scans, and so many other types of equipment that all require different systems and software. It made me realize how technical that field really is. That is why I respect that you are choosing this path, because it is not simple at all. You will have to be comfortable with both the medical side and the technology side at the same time. IS101 might seem basic now, but I can see how building strong computer skills will actually prepare you for that kind of environment.
ReplyDeleteHi Makell, nice to meet you. I think it’s great that you already have clear goals with becoming a radiologic technologist. The Outlook features you mentioned are really useful, especially flagging emails to remember important tasks. It’s also cool that you enjoy working out and drawing in your free time.
ReplyDeleteHello Makell, radiologic technologist sounds cool and interesting! Although I don't know what they do exactly, I bet a lot of the things we learn from IS101 would be useful for it. Good luck with pursuing it :) I also agree that knowing outlook's features and being able to utilize it for your needs and responsibilities is great and very useful. Lastly, I love liminal spaces, I would love to see your drawings if you post them online or if you ever plan to.
ReplyDeleteHi Makell, I think IS101 will definitely help you in your path to becoming a Radiologic Technologist. I didn't know anything about the uses of outlook until this class, emails were just emails to me. Exercising and drawing are hobbies I enjoy as well. I usually exercise outside with someone else, it's a little boring for me otherwise. Liminal spaces are so interesting, the feeling you can get while looking at photos and drawings of them is very unique.
ReplyDeleteHey Makell, I liked how you connected learning Outlook features to staying organized in your future career. Tools like Mail, Calendar, and Task View are really useful in information systems because they help manage communication and keep track of important tasks.
ReplyDeleteThe flagging feature you mentioned is especially helpful since it makes it easier to follow up on important emails and stay organized. It seems like those kinds of digital organization skills could be really useful when handling patient information and schedules later on.
Are you the type of person when the scanning is about to initiate you run so that radiations would not get you? Cause believe me I would be that type. Working out at home is such a good thing to have, I always wanted to have my own equipment to have my own time and not driving to the gym every time. More power to your journey and hopefully you don't fall into the backrooms.
ReplyDeleteHi Makell! It’s great to hear about your goals to become a radiologic technologist. I agree that learning more about Microsoft applications like Outlook, Word, and Excel will definitely help you stand out and make your work more organized.
ReplyDeleteMakell, your pursuit of an Associate of Science degree in radiologic technology is well-supported by your focus on mastering Outlook and Microsoft applications, as these technical skills are essential for the accurate recording of patient health information and effective task management within a professional medical environment.
ReplyDeleteMakell, it's refreshing to see a career listed you haven't seen before a radiologic technologist sounds very interesting, and to think this course will also help in the process of you learning new skills to further that goal is great. Good luck on your journey!
ReplyDeleteHey Makell, Hope all goes well with your academics and job search and exercise. Before this class I wouldn't even know how to manage my email but since doing those 10 folders, It's helped me stay organized and remove clutter so Thank you for reminding me that it is always useful to know how to manage your email!
ReplyDeleteHi Makell, learning more about emails has helped me with staying organized and on top of e-mails I receive that I would usually miss. Weight training is great not only for the body, but also the mind. Good luck with your radiologic technology degree!
ReplyDeleteHey Makell, your pursuit to become a radiologic technologist is a great career and I agree that the skills in this class will definitely help a lot in achieving your goals. Working out is one my hobbies too and strength training is a really great way to look and feel stronger, both mentally and physically. Best of luck to your journey through CSN!
ReplyDeleteHi Makell, I love a good workout, you must have great discipline I always fall off trying to workout at home. I love group classes like yoga or working out with a trainer. In business using a calendar to keep track of task is vitally important. Good luck on your journey at CSN and your future career!
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