Reflection

I came into this class knowing nothing about computer science, or computers in general really. I'm definitely still learning, but at this point I can say that at least I am familiar with the basics of how to set up a program. Learning Java is like learning a language, and the hardest part for me is the syntax. I think once I get the basic structure of each line and command down, then I will be able to fit certain commands into the structure that will make the program work. I have to master the syntax before the diction. I appreciate the number of worksheets and labs that we get, because the best way to learn for me is to practice. The power points are informative and pretty clear; the only recommendation I would have that would promote more immediate understanding would be to define terms a little more before they are used. Maybe reinforcing what a term means each time it is used in an example would make it easier for me to recognize them later and not have to refer back to the power points. Hopefully by the end of the six weeks, I will feel more comfortable with the language of Java, and be able to move on to more complex programming.