Microsoft Outlook

Before this class Microsoft Outlook had always been just another email server to me. Through this class, however, I have learned that Outlook contains many more features that can be utilized in multiple ways. In class we spent a good bit of time focusing on the calendar feature of Outlook. You are able to put your calendar into the program and it will send you reminders when you have an appointment coming up. You are also able to list tasks that need to be completed. You will also receive reminders to complete those. Not only are these features on your computer to remind you, there is also the option of making your calendar public to others so they know when they can and cannot reach you. Each appointment has the option of being made private or public so only the scheduling that you want others to see will be seen.

I feel as if this feature of Outlook will prove to be very helpful to me in my future profession. As a teacher it will be very important for me to keep myself organized and the calendar on Outlook would be able to help me do so. I could also keep all of my assignments and lessons organized using the task list. I would be able to organize what I needed to do when and I would also be reminded automatically. It would also be helpful to have other teachers, administrators, and even parents know when I would be available to meetings and conferences. Learning more about Outlook also taught me that many programs on computers have extra features that are very helpful if utilized. As a teacher it will be important for me to get as much as I can from computer programs and technology to use in my classroom.