When my husband and I went cell phone shopping, I surprised my husband by wanting a phone with a keyboard for texting and using the Internet. So far, I sent text messages to my children but they reminded me that most people respond to text messages faster than 2 days or more.
My husband said that I wouldn't use all of the bells and whistles on this phone. So far he is right - don't tell him this....
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
7 1/2 lifelong learning habits
Can't believe that my last post was in September -- time to catch up on the 7 1/2 habits discussion.....
When I went to library school (back in the dark ages), every professor emphasized that a library professional must always keep up with the latest trends, join professional organizations, and attend workshops - in other words - accept responsibility for your own learning. So habit #2 has always been the easiest for me to do. I like the face-to-face interaction with instructors and classmates and found it easy to keep up with the latest library trends by reading library blogs and ALA/Library Journal updates via email.
What I find hardest is Habit #6 - using technology to your advantage. Participating in online courses has taken me out of my comfort zone - I still print everything and want to phone the instructor or classmates to ask questions or continue discussions. After taking several online classes from NEISD continuing education program, I finally found the right approach that works for me - select a course that has a practical use. Right now, I am taking a Photoshop Elements class - I've used this software program for a while and wanted to learn about all of its components. I feel that I'm really learning something that helps me organize and edit my photographs and learning a lot from the student online discussions. My next goal is to learn to do more with Flickr, Facebook and other social software programs - maybe even begin twittering.
When I went to library school (back in the dark ages), every professor emphasized that a library professional must always keep up with the latest trends, join professional organizations, and attend workshops - in other words - accept responsibility for your own learning. So habit #2 has always been the easiest for me to do. I like the face-to-face interaction with instructors and classmates and found it easy to keep up with the latest library trends by reading library blogs and ALA/Library Journal updates via email.
What I find hardest is Habit #6 - using technology to your advantage. Participating in online courses has taken me out of my comfort zone - I still print everything and want to phone the instructor or classmates to ask questions or continue discussions. After taking several online classes from NEISD continuing education program, I finally found the right approach that works for me - select a course that has a practical use. Right now, I am taking a Photoshop Elements class - I've used this software program for a while and wanted to learn about all of its components. I feel that I'm really learning something that helps me organize and edit my photographs and learning a lot from the student online discussions. My next goal is to learn to do more with Flickr, Facebook and other social software programs - maybe even begin twittering.
Monday, September 29, 2008
A Boomer's View
As you can tell, I am from the baby boomer generation and eager to participate in SAPL Learning 2.0 program.
I am comfortable using PCs and digital cameras but have never sent or received a text message, used twitter, or participated in a mashup (whatever that is!). I consider myself at the 2.0 novice stage since I like to read a lot of library, photo and news blogs via Bloglines, share photos of the twin granddaughters with friends and family on flickr, and keep in contact with family members through Facebook. But today I made the big leap - creating my first blog. It was a very easy process.
SAPL Learning 2.0 will be a lot of fun even for a boomer!
I am comfortable using PCs and digital cameras but have never sent or received a text message, used twitter, or participated in a mashup (whatever that is!). I consider myself at the 2.0 novice stage since I like to read a lot of library, photo and news blogs via Bloglines, share photos of the twin granddaughters with friends and family on flickr, and keep in contact with family members through Facebook. But today I made the big leap - creating my first blog. It was a very easy process.
SAPL Learning 2.0 will be a lot of fun even for a boomer!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
