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My name is Will Ireland. I am a freshman at Kishwaukee College, although this is my second year on the kscope staff. I am a "computer geek". I am majoring in computer networking. I am the Web Editor for the Kaleidoscope. I find the class to be very fun, I never thought I'd like writing, but have found writing for the paper very enjoyable. I am very excited about the paper going digital, seeing as the rest of the world has already done so. My blog can be found at blog.willissolutions.biz

Stories from Will Ireland

New sociology class: the art of aging
Will Ireland
Monday, December 5th, 2011

If you’re looking for another class to take next semester, you might consider Sociology 299: Aging & Society.  The class, taught by Rebecca Fraley, is a special topics course covering the effects of aging and the transitions between different stages of life.

HIS299: Exploring the past with the future
Will Ireland
Monday, November 21st, 2011

Jennifer Jossendal is teaching History 299 on World War II with a new twist: The class will be taught on iPads.

With the help of a grant from the KC Foundation, Jossendal is able to offer iPads to a limited number of students at a greatly reduced price. Students will be able to get their iPad for $250, a 50 percent discount. As long as students can pass HIS-299 with a “C” or better, the iPad belongs to the student. Students who fail to meet this requirement will be charge the full amount of the iPad.

Facutly Spotlight: Mark Uscian
Will Ireland
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Instructors at Kishwaukee College may surprise you if you get to know them.  One such Instructor is Mark Uscian.  Uscian teaches the Cisco Networking program and other computer networking classes at Kish.  He started teaching junior high and high school in Kirkland as soon as he graduated from college.  He taught for six years until he decided to go into business.

Uscian found that the world was moving into an era of computers and the Internet.  He began working in the computer industry at a corporation in Oak Brook.

College Night looks to the future
Will Ireland
Monday, October 24th, 2011

 

Knowing what to do after graduating from Kish is something many students have thought about at some point or another.  College Night is an event that can help students find out what their options are after Kish.

Albert Einstein comes to life at Kish
Will Ireland
Monday, October 10th, 2011

On October 11, Albert Einstein will come to life in a one-man show at 11am in Jenkins Auditorium.  Duffy Hudson, actor and filmmaker, will present himself as Albert Einstein in a 50-minute show.  He will discuss Einstein's life as well as the Theory of Relativity.  Other topics explored include gravity, speed of light and time travel.  What is E=MC2 anyway?  Cressida Hanson, Library Reference Assistant, said, "[Duffy Hudson] will be talkin

Taking Blackboard on the go
Will Ireland
Monday, October 10th, 2011

With a new emphasis on mobile devices in today’s world, colleges and universities aren’t left out.  There is an add-on to the Blackboard learning management system called Blackboard Mobile Learn.  This mobile component to Blackboard allows students to access Blackboard features on mobile devices such as iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.  The interface for the mobile app is very well designed.  When a student logs in, they are presented with the announcements page.

Tech Korner: Facebook Rolls out new Changes
Will Ireland
Monday, September 26th, 2011

Have you noticed the new features in Facebook lately?  Facebook, in advance of their F8 developer conference, introduced a number of new features such as subscriptions, smart lists and video chat.

How to Drop a Class the Right Way
Will Ireland
Monday, September 12th, 2011

Have you ever started taking a class and thought, “Why did I even sign up for this?”  You aren’t alone.  Many students will start taking a class and decide that it just isn’t for them.  There are many reasons why a student would drop a class, including job conflicts, transportation issues as well as a student’s grade in a class.

Tech Korner: The Legacy of Steve Jobs
Will Ireland
Monday, September 12th, 2011

The CEO of the most secretive company in the United States stepped down at the end of August.  The company?  Apple, Inc.  Steve Jobs stepped down as CEO of Apple Inc to take the position of Chairman of the Board.  There has been much speculation as to why Jobs would make this kind of move, but what cannot be ignored is his legacy.

Will’s Tech Korner - A blast from the past
Will Ireland
Monday, May 2nd, 2011

 

Some of you may remember the Commodore 64 and Typewriter.  These were both old types of technology, ranging from 1870 to 1982.  From those of you old enough to remember using these pieces of technology, do you wish you could use them again?  If you do or are just interested in experiencing technology history, then you’re in luck.

 

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, April 18th, 2011

 

The iPad 2 was announced March 11.  I had the opportunity to get a hold of this new “post PC device.”

 

The new iPad has a few substantial improvements over the original iPad.

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, April 4th, 2011

 

For those of you who use Google Chrome, the web browser by Google, version 11 beta was released recently.  This new version of Google Chrome brings a few new features and enhancements.

 

Will's Tech Korner: The H: Drive
Will Ireland
Monday, March 21st, 2011

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, February 28th, 2011

 

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, February 14th, 2011

 

There is a new tech trend setting in at technology retailers like Best Buy.  It seems like every new movie has it, and many new TV's advertise it.  What I'm referring to is something I'm sure many of you have experienced: 3D video.  It's cropping up in movie theaters all over the place, and many new TVs and Bluray Players support it.  Contrary to what you might think, I don't like this new tech trend.  Here are a few reasons why I don't like 3D.

 

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, January 31st, 2011

 

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, December 6th, 2010

 

With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s time to think about gifts.  Here are some tech Christmas gifts that won’t break the bank.

 

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Sunday, November 21st, 2010

 

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, November 8th, 2010

Here are some ways to speed up your computer when it seems to take FOREVER to do anything.

1. Disk Cleanup, cleaning the hard drive of unnecessary files can speed things up as well as free up space on your hard drive. To access the disk cleanup utility, go to Start > all programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. Choose disk C:\ and click the Disk Cleanup tab. Check all the items you would like to delete and click “Delete Files”

Will's Tech Korner
Will Ireland
Monday, October 25th, 2010

Haley S. asks:

My macbook thinks my headphones are still plugged in when they aren’t so the speakers stopped working.

Answer: