XiJEN College

Tech Talk
Joel T. Fagsao

Why did they not think of that?  I was lining up at the ATM booth and observed as the security guard assisted an elderly woman verify if the money booth has something for her.  Grandma cannot read and write and so she puts her full trust in letting the guard enter the PIN number and do the verification.  I do not have any doubts on the trustworthiness of the guard as I have seen our senior citizens being assisted by the guards so many times already.  The thing is, the guard could concentrate more on his primary duty-that of securing the bank if only all bank clients are able to transact alone without assistance.  Alas technology makes it more difficult for the non techie to navigate complicated (to them) transactions that requires at least basic literacy skills.  In India however, it is technology that adjusts to the limitations of their citizens.  In some places in India, ATMs have been designed to accept bio metric scans as a replacement of the PIN.  Instead of entering an ATM card and the PIN number-a press of the thumb on the ATM’s screen (touch screen) is all that is needed to authenticate the transaction.  Then the whole week’s wages is spewed by the machine.  Now why didn’t GSIS, Mega Link’s bright boys do that in the first place? That would have been service placed several notches higher.   Read the rest of this entry →

Tech Talk
Joel T. Fagsao

Yes, indeed it is quite an amusing title for a tech column.  “Remember the Milk” is a popular idiom in the Western world.  It is simply about finding a means not to forget to buy milk despite having it on your grocery list.  Today, “Remember the Milk” is now a name adapted for a service on the Internet that promises to manage your day to day activities.  Found at http://www.rememberthemilk.com, the online service lets you enter activities, work and other items you would not want to miss doing on a particular day.  Read the rest of this entry →

Tech Talk
Joel T. Fagsao

WordPress is another application that will surely excite those who want to set up a website without necessarily writing code.  I will try to make things in this column as simple as possible for those who do not have a hint of what I am writing about, those who know to use a computer and those who just play Solitaire on the computer.  Writing about information technology is quite a challenge since everyone is not in the same level of understanding when it comes to this topic.  Well, I will just have to try and write about computers and related applications and developments in technologies –since this is the direction we are heading.  Who would have thought that in last month’s election we made history by participating in computerized elections?  Who would have thought that from now on, our retirees must know how to use the ATM machine-to get their pension instead of a check arriving in one’s mail box?  Of course the mobile phone-your new status symbol is proof that most of us have embraced information technology. Read the rest of this entry →

Xijen College Online

 Welcome to the Xijen College Online Program.  Courses in the Online College Program are delivered in Distance Education (DE) primarily using the Internet.   Students enrolled in the program must have access to a computer with Internet connection.  A visit to an Internet café will be your lowest cost alternative to access your lessons online.

 Program Requirements:

1. A.        E-mail address-you need an email address to enroll in the online courses.

 You can use your existing email address or you can opt to register for the free email service of Xijen (powered by Google).  If you already have an e-mail address you can proceed directly to section B.  To register for an email address at Xijen:

 Text your preferred username to tech support at 0920 903 1948.

1. Wait for confirmation of your username and password.
2.  Start your Internet browser (ie, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera) and log on to www.xijen.com/elearning
3. Click on Quick Link to Xijen G-Mail, this is found on the topmost box on the site’s front page. (see illustration).  You can also access your email portal directly at https://www.google.com/a/xijen

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Course Description:

This is also known as Computer Technician course.  The course focuses on computer maintenance, local area network installations and maintenance, software set-up, diagnosing and troubleshooting computer hardware problems.

Future Jobs:

• Computer hardware maintenance technician
• Local area network technician
• Internet cafe operator
• Trainer
• Computer Lab maintenance technician
• Business Center Operator

Course Duration:  2 Years (plus 1 required summer term)

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Course Name:  Computer Secretarial

Course Description:

The computer secretarial course gives the student strong foundation in shorthand and transcription, computer literacy skills, keyboarding, records management and communication skills- all of these to prepare the students work as world class secretaries for commercial and business establishment, marketing/sales and service-oriented firms, government and non-government organizations.

Future Jobs:

A secretary may work as either of the following:

Ø  Clerk

Ø  Record keeper

Ø  Encoder/typist

Ø  Receptionist

Ø  Executive/ assistant secretary

Ø  Stenographer

Ø  Office worker

Ø  Bookkeeper

Ø  Instructor

Course Duration: 2 years and one summer term

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in the field of information technology. Students learn the theory and principles essential to address real world business opportunities and challenges. It instruct students in core competencies in the areas of problem solving and programming, networks and communications systems, databases, Internet and Web technologies, security, project management, PC assembly, PC repair and maintenance, software installation, electronics along with a foundation in business concepts and technical communication.

The curriculum is designed to produce graduates ready to function in information technology positions with the competencies, skills, and attitudes necessary for success in the workplace. It is intended to prepare the graduate for careers in a continually evolving field.

Goals: The overarching goal of the program is to prepare students as “information technologists” and professionals who can assist general users, including individuals and organizations, in evaluating needs and solving problems related to information technology (IT), as well as in applying IT effectively in a global work environment driven by rapidly changing technology.

Primary Educational Objective of the Program

1. Produce graduates who can enter into and advance in the professions of IT, management information systems, and business administration, as well as continue their education and obtain advanced degrees in these and related fields.

2. With regard to program outcomes, graduates must be able to evaluate current and emerging technologies; identify user needs; design user-friendly interfaces; apply, configure, and manage these technologies; assess their impacts on individuals, organizations, and the environment; and apply fundamental business concepts and strategies.

Career Options:

• Programmer
• Project Leader
• System Analyst/Designer
• Database Administrator
• Database Designer
• Webpage Designer
• Instructor

Course Duration: 4 Years