Thing #23 - Hooray

1. My favorite discovery was learning how much is happening on the internet. One is used to looking up a topic or place but many other things are happening and some of it is very complicated. I liked the productivity tools that are available without loading software. Other products I will also return to and study in detail.

2. The program assisted my lifelong learning goals because one must keep learning new things and being exposed to new areas.

3. I guess the take-aways is how time consuming this process was. On the original paper we were informed that the exercises would only take around 15-20 minutes to complete. Almost every week the exercises took an hour or more. Many weeks watching a tutorial was involved that ran for 12 minutes so how could one possibly complete all the activities in the remaining time. So going into this process I figured as a substitute I could devote 15-20 minutes of my 15 hour schedule to this process. However when the time rose to one hour that is difficult to accomplish. In the end I started completing the tasks at home which is not fair to my family.

4. I really think this should be taught in a classroom where an instructor is available. I know we were supposed to ask others for help however in my substitute position where I move around and a lot of the time I work alone this is not possible. Also at this time of year the libraries are very busy with many activities including the summer reading club and it is difficult to find time to work on the things. It is even more difficult to work on the 23 things and wait on patrons at the same time.

5. I would probably participate and one needs to keep learning.

6. I believe I learned a lot in the 23 Things. One can marvel at the technology but also marvel at the time it takes to maintain that technology. I will return and continue to explore the areas presented. As far as blogging goes I have kept a diary since I was ten and I think I will continue to keep that diary on paper and off the internet. I have no desire to have others read what I write and comment on it.