I have been really struggling with the minor functions of computers, what takes me an hour to do, for someone with a bit of knowledge takes 30seconds. This has really put a damper on my learning as I always prepare for the worst before starting anything. Well I have been brave and have been asking for help ,I had a wonderful buddy session where a friend ( another student) helped me through the computer to show me where certain functions were and what they did. She showed me how to edit my power point on google docs , inserting text, lines and arrows , changing font and size and colours. I didn't know how these tools worked, I had not been happy with my work but did not know how to go about changing it.This session has made me more confident to explore the tools my computer has without being so afraid. I haven't applied myself to using the discussion board as I have felt that I have nothing to offer other people in this unit but after this session with my friend I can see the benefits of the interaction ,with your peers and maybe by me asking a basic 'HOW DOES THIS WORK"question I might be able to help someone else that is in the same position. I am also  really enjoying  the "Things to think about" section of the Meaningful Learning with Technology book, it gives me the chance to view situations from a teachers perspective, running through some hypothetical problems that may arise. These little scenarios may just help me through a sticky situation one day .