SEEKING TO “DEVELOP” future tech experts, the Bedan Information Technology Society (BITS) launched a week-long workshop with the theme “Project Link: Into the Cyberzone” last April 15 to 17 via Zoom and Microsoft Teams, that coincides with its Information Technology Education (ITE) Week 2024.
The ITE Week featured a wide range of activities that aimed to further enhance students’ skills. With the rapidly developing digital landscape, multiple sessions were offered, particularly about Cybersecurity, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Canva, and CapCut, in an effort to cater to the various skills of the participants, and to equip them with what the modern-day industry has to offer.
Leading the event was the BITS Vice President for Internal Affairs and Activity Chairperson, Sophia Honrado, who, with the inclusion of an AI seminar in the workshop, shared how said advancement is both “a fascinating and terrifying aspect” due to its capability of working beyond the capabilities of an individual. In contrast with other productive applications, like Microsoft Office, Honrado saw it as an “essential tool” for students—from document creation, crafting presentations, and date and communications.
“Having knowledge of Microsoft Office is a must in today’s era. Technology has evolved and become an integral part of our daily lives. Students need to learn this platform because Microsoft Office provides a variety of tools and functions that are essential for academic and professional success,” the Activity Chairperson added.
Originally, the ITE week was scheduled for November 2023. However, Honrado shared that it was rescheduled due to mishaps like “venue reservation cancellations, transfer of events for the second semester, paper revisions, and cancellation of classes due to the transport strike.”
Talking about the Project Link event, itself, despite the technical difficulties encountered on the first day, Honrado expressed her appreciation for the success of the following days—citing the high turnout of attendance, engagement of the participants, and an interactive open forum. Speaking on behalf of the BITS officers, Honrado shared how proud they are of having camaraderie and a collective effort to make things possible on conducting this event.
On their overall remarks, Honrado sees the event as something “better to be appreciated if conducted onsite.” But despite the challenges mentioned, the activity chairperson still extended her gratitude following how “everything has been pulled off accordingly.” Sharing a piece of encouragement for the future officers of BITS, Honrado emphasized the importance of having back up plans, saying, “To the next officers of the organization, I know you will do better for another ITE Week and will come up with plenty of backup plans to minimize complications next academic year. Be prepared and enjoy the event,” she concluded.