Working and studying doesn't leave much time for anything else. However, this study has made me work my way through all sorts of internet "things" that I would not normally find the time for. I have created a twitter account - this may be a good place to shout about my world population explosion phobia - but I haven't done anything about that yet. The very concept of "What are you doing now?" seems to require a family and friends link (who else gives a damn what you are doing now) - none of my third world crowd are at that stage yet. Not even my daughters. Also learnt about nibipedia - still in its early stages, but it should take off - tagging video clips with information from wikipedia. It has good educational potential.
On a more humourous note, I came across this utube talk by Sir Ken Robinson http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html - no close relative, but he puts across a strong arguement for changing our education sytem. Have had a very interesting time roaming about an educational technology forum Innovate. I am not confident as a contributor, but I certainly enjoy being a fly on the wall. All part of learning?
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Hi Joan
ReplyDeleteI agree, where is the time? I seem to have so many new websites in my bookmarks now due to this course which is great. I believe I will use nearly of them in my teaching at some point.
Have you posted on twitter yet? I need to investigate it further myself.
I find myself lacking in confidence when posting on external forums. Something I am writing about in the assignment. As Adrienne has mentioned in the past the security blanket of USQ is amazing.
Well I better go and update my blog now!
Cheers
Al
Hi Al,
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see that you lack confidence. i thought that this was just my own personal problem. You certainly are better at expressing yourself than I am. i have just tried to fit my silly poem on the side, but am having problems. Thankyou so much for introducing me to all those google functions. They are nice and simple for people like me.
Joan
Hi Al and Joan, I am in the same boat. I thought everyone else sounded so confident about what they are doing and how much they know about ICT!!
ReplyDeleteJoan, what is your twitter address? I am on Twitter too.
What course are you signing up for in Semester 2?
What is the address to join the forum Innovate?
Gotta go feed the family then back to the assignment - eek!!
Cheers
Kathryn