Reflective learning blog summary

I must say I found this class rather enjoyable. This was my first experience with distance education and University of Maryland University College. I did not know what to expect. I found the class engaging, relevant and challenging. I had played with Zillow.com before, but I never would have looked at from all the different prospective that the class inspired. Some of the students who had a strong security background picked the site apart in ways that I would never have thought of. I chose to look at it from a business point of view which I would have never done without the class.
Forcing me to start a Twitter account allowed me to experience this new on line phenomenon. I realized the market that the site exploits; something face book and my space left open. However I also realized it was not for me and I will probably not use my account after the class.
Of course emerging security threats was the most interesting topic for me because information assurance is why I am here. The information in the book from the students and the assignments were all very engaging. The class caused me to explore the business side of IT which was a nice change from having to be the subject matter expert. I think that I like it better and I may go for a project management certificate when I am done with the information assurance program.
The assignments were as creative as they were interesting. Both the midterm and the final were challenging. The greatest test of all for me was trying to complete my assignments while my wife was having twins and living in a war zone, traveling throughout Iraq with limited internet access was crazy. The class helped keep my mind off the reality of daily life. I have no regrets and look forward to my next class with this university.