I like the hyperlinks. It's all about options. If you have the time, go for it. Check every link your heart desires. I just wish I had more time to follow them up. I will usually end up reading the post and linking later if time permits.
I think though that linear thinking is important in many areas as a foundation to learning. Kids often enjoy the Bill Nye version of learning - short segments jumping all over the place within a central theme but do they really get it?
The other blogs I investigated were quite interesting. Most looked at investigating the use technology in education. I hope to continue to follow up on these other blogs and see where it takes me.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
This Ain't Kansas Anymore, Toto!
Best trip ever....
Has to be last summer. First overseas trip since the late '80's and long overdue. My younger brother lives in Geneva and I've had yearly invitations since early '90's but there was always an excuse not to go.
This was a family trip - wife, two kids, myself. Could not have been a better time. My better half had never been, kids were the right age (11, 13) won the lottery (I wish), and free accommodation. My brother was the most gracious host when we did see him and we used his place as a hub to do our travelling in Switzerland. The Jazz Festival in Montreaux, Lucern, Grindelwald, castles and wine country. We climbed up mountains (great Heidi factor) and came home each evening with only enough energy to crash.
The other half of our trip was spent in Paris. The kids couldn't get enough of it. We saw as many sites as we could and fell in love with each part of the city we visited. The French were much more patient with us "tourists" than I last remembered and some even smiled. A nice treat with a croissant and cafe au lait.
Dream Trip....
Just one? Would like to do a "Long Way Round/Down" trip a la Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman and travel from Alaska to the tip of S. America when I retire (2 years, 9 months, 28 days). Go skiing in Chile or Argentina in August. Tandem cycling through China. Would love to experience India. Can I go on??
Why E-ducation....
I like computers and the things they can do. Unfortunately, this experience I find difficult. I hate to write. OK, maybe not hate, but I most often cringe at the sight of my written words. It's something that puts me outside of my comfort level, like hearing your own voice on tape for the first time. I admire and respect those that journal and maybe one day I'll get there but for now, I'll focus on the technical skills and processes and the uses I may find for them.
Has to be last summer. First overseas trip since the late '80's and long overdue. My younger brother lives in Geneva and I've had yearly invitations since early '90's but there was always an excuse not to go.
This was a family trip - wife, two kids, myself. Could not have been a better time. My better half had never been, kids were the right age (11, 13) won the lottery (I wish), and free accommodation. My brother was the most gracious host when we did see him and we used his place as a hub to do our travelling in Switzerland. The Jazz Festival in Montreaux, Lucern, Grindelwald, castles and wine country. We climbed up mountains (great Heidi factor) and came home each evening with only enough energy to crash.
The other half of our trip was spent in Paris. The kids couldn't get enough of it. We saw as many sites as we could and fell in love with each part of the city we visited. The French were much more patient with us "tourists" than I last remembered and some even smiled. A nice treat with a croissant and cafe au lait.
Dream Trip....
Just one? Would like to do a "Long Way Round/Down" trip a la Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman and travel from Alaska to the tip of S. America when I retire (2 years, 9 months, 28 days). Go skiing in Chile or Argentina in August. Tandem cycling through China. Would love to experience India. Can I go on??
Why E-ducation....
I like computers and the things they can do. Unfortunately, this experience I find difficult. I hate to write. OK, maybe not hate, but I most often cringe at the sight of my written words. It's something that puts me outside of my comfort level, like hearing your own voice on tape for the first time. I admire and respect those that journal and maybe one day I'll get there but for now, I'll focus on the technical skills and processes and the uses I may find for them.
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