September 29, 2009

I am feeling much more confident at this time. This weeks class meeting cleared up a lot of my questions and concerns. I was unsure of how I was doing till now. I will continue to have some fun and I may even end up sticking with this "techie" stuff afterall. I want to thank everyone for making me feel more comfortable in this new arena.

September 24, 2009

I never realized till today how much things are changing in the way I operate. A year ago I wouldn't have a cell phone and today I am updating my Facebook using texting on my cell phone. It was several of my close friends that brought me to this realization. I didn't even notice that I had begun to use all these new technologies all day everyday. It was merely a few months ago that Torie commented on the fact that I had sent her a text message and it had astonished her. Just now I was giving a potential adjunct application advise utilizing text messages passing through Facebook comments. I guess this stuff grows on you and you don't realize how quickly you can change. Wow

September 18, 2009

The3 eschedule process is under way. We are currently collecting input from full-time and adjunct faculty, then its put the puzzle together time. Soo far there has been relative silence or resistance regarding any issues I included in my messages to faculty. I would love to see this continue to go smoothly.

September 17, 2009

It’s scheduling time again. The spring course schedule is due by October 2nd. I am going to go crazy. I have two weeks to schedule over one hundred courses with four classrooms that I am able to use and a faculty full of self-centered pre-Madonna.

September 15, 2009

I noticed I have 2 followers now. I have decided to post from now on with dates as the title as everyday just isn't working. I thought I could devote one hour per day that however is not happening. I am enjoying most of the social networking, but the readings for all three courses are killing me. I will continue to play when possible and try to maintain this public diary.

We’ll see if we can find some juicier things to post in the future. For instance, I was a little taken back by some of the social networks I have found and not posted information on, but maybe its time to push experimentation a little further.

Day 7

I am beginning to feel comfortable now with social networking, but finding the time to keep up is still an issue. I am trying to schedule an hour each day, but my job keeps getting in the way. I have never kept a diary or journal in past , but I can see that this the modern version of those. I find that it can be very therapeutic.

Day 6

I am loving the new methods of learning that this class is introducing us to. I have long thought that application is the key to learning, but now I see that it goes further than that. I am really enjoying this course and it will have a profound influence on my future teaching.

Day 5

I took a break over the weekend and watched football, went to a rodeo, and went fishing. I think I may have actually missed being connected, a little. Well, now I am back and energized. I believe I might be getting the hang of social networking and I have to admit I like it. My problem now is trying to find balance. I can definitely see how some people become addicted. I might start by setting aside some time each day.

Day 4

I now am finding myself expanding into customizing my pages. I love the fish on this one. I may soon be addicted if it weren't for work getting in my way. Darn that job thing.

Day 3

I had a little trouble uploading a picture on twitter, but I managed to overcome that. I still have some small issues with so many new things all at once. I will be taking a break over the weekend. I think now that I am plugged in as they say, I need to unplug for a couple of days. It is unbelievable how many sources of information can come streaming in!

Day 2

I have now created a blog, a wiki, a twitter account, and a Facebook page as well as maintaining my existing accounts. I can see how people can get addicted to their computers. This is a lot to keep up with. I have decided, for now, not to send all my twitter messages to my phone as it became obvious that it would constantly be ringing. I am not sure how I can keep up with all these communication tools, but all in all it has not been as difficult as I expected.

Day 1

I am now being forced into the digital age. I am trying out wikis and now blogging. It all seems a bit overwelming to begin with. I have some experience with social networking but continue to be cautious.