Preparing for an IT Education Services Computer Workshop Participants sometimes ask what they should bring to a computer class. While those who ask may have something concrete in mind like a notebook or uniqname, the most important things to bring to a workshop can't be carried in a briefcase. What's important is what you carry with you in terms of motivation and attitude. The following tips may not all apply to everyone, but I'm sure you'll find at least one that will help you get started on the right foot. Motivation may well be the single most important factor in determining a successful computer learning experience.
Adults learn what they want to learn or what they're motivated to learn.
Before signing up for a workshop, think about your motivation. If the purpose for gaining new skills and knowledge is not obvious to you, ask your supervisor, professor, or whoever suggested that you take a particular workshop. You won't need to learn everything about a particular topic or software package before you use it, so try to learn just what you need to know at first. As you work with a software package, you will learn more and more. Thinking that you have to know everything about a subject or software program before you can use it is not realistic and may actually make it harder to learn the essentials.