The Reluctant Student

Okay, so I have been ignoring my blog. It seems like just when I sit down to begin to write something comes up and my blog gets pushed to the side. I hope that isn’t a sign that the novelty has worn off for my subconscious because the conscious side is still very much interested. [...]

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Crossroads

Last night I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Darren Kuropatwa, an educator from Winnipeg. After witnessing how Darren incorporates technology into his classes I am giving him the label of ed tech guru. What he is doing within his classroom is exciting, cutting edge, engaging, etc, and that is through the eyes [...]

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Social Networking: Good vs Evil?

Wow, what a week. I didn’t realize that social networking had gone to such a level. After being exposed to the new social networking tools I can see how people can spend way too much time at it. However, I do see the value behind it. You post a question and you really have the [...]

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Educational Thoughts

I just finished watching two short videos based on education that were very thought provoking. The first was highlighted students in post-secondary institutions. After watching the video I really wonder if education and technology are on a collision course or can they co-exist. If they can co-exist it cannot be in the form that we [...]

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Addictive

Okay, I think that blogging can be very addictive. I have only started into this realm but already I find myself surfing other blogs and checking mine to see what is going on. Not sure what will be next but looking forward to it.
Thanks for the tips Cindy about customizing my site. I had found [...]

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Blogging, You Tube, and Other

I have to admit that having a space to place thoughts, comments, etc has the potential to be fairly addicting. I was reflecting and attempting the video project last night (not with much success) but couldn’t help but to think about the safety of posting a personal video for all to see. I’m not a [...]

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The First Posting

Okay….here goes. My first posting on my first venture into the wide world of blogging. The first two classes of 831 have been a learning experience for sure. I’ve always considered myself tech savvy but I’ve quickly realized that there is a whole different world out there. I’m looking forward to making some mistakes along [...]

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