NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Laoag City

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE & TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

LEARNING JOURNAL

RELATED LEARNING ACTIVITY :

1st International Research Conference on Computer Applications, Innovations,

Technologies and Engineering (IRCCAITE 2019) and National CpE Challenge and
General Assembly

Date : November 26 - 29, 2019

COURSE/SUBJECT : CpE 525 Seminar and Field Trip

VENUE: Asturias Hotel, South National Highway, Tiniguiban Heights,

Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: (to be stated by faculty)

1. gather all computer engineering professionals and students;

2. update participants on the latest / future trends in the industry;
3. gather ideas through research outputs of Computer Engineers for their Design Project;
4. enhance competencies of Computer Engineering students through competitions.

QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED BY STUDENTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO

PROFESSOR

1. What are the latest/future trends in the industry being mentioned in the event?
The 3 steps authentication for attendance. Facial recognition, RFID and fingerprint for
laboratory attendance checking. Another is about the Cyber Security or Data Privacy.

2. Have you gathered ideas on the research outputs presented by the Computer
Engineers?
Yes, I gathered some ideas and hope I can use in the near future.

3. Have you meet your expectations in this event?

Yes, even though they lacked of accommodating us in the first day I’m still satisfied
in this event.
4. Where you encourage by the speakers?
Yes and the announcement made by the ICpEP national president, Engr. Apag III was
one of the highlight.

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 5. Have you learned something that improves your learning skills?
Yes, and hoping to use on my next project

STATEMENTS OF STUDENTS ABOUT THEIR LEARNING EXPERIENCE

What were three main things I learned from this session?

 Be creative, explore and mostly position yourself as an expert
How do I feel about the experience (before, during, after)?
 Excited, Nervous, Happy
What insights have I gained through this experience? (eg. self and others)
 Continous learning and the benefit of feedback
What was new or surprising to me?
 The CpE certification exam
What have I changed my mind about, as a result of this session?

One thing I learned in this session that I may be able to use in future is…
 Develop a reputation as an expert
Issues that interested me a lot, and that I would like to study in more detail
 Data privacy/Respecting privacy

Prepared by:

Rhea C. Agulay
Student

Noted by:

Dr. Jennifer D. Del Amen

Instructor