I must agree with Sommerville that news does indeed make us dumb! Our class has proven the fact with the many examples that we have shown from our recent news. I have really enjoyed read Sommerville’s book. He confirms my (not fully formed) thoughts on the news. I do not watch the news and I [...]
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Crazy Week
What a week! I say that in a good way! I enjoyed learning about library research. I have very little experience, but I have always been intrigued by libraries and their unknown treasures. Now I get to learn how to find the treasure! Professor Davis has been a great addition to this course, in my [...]
To-Do Lists and Second Generation
I usually just have a loose schedule in my head of assignments, a to-do list when things get crazy and my Google calendar for appointments. To-do lists are what keep me sane. Covey’s example of the man who needed to gain back his integrity inspires me. “Your integrity is at stake.” “So don’t make a [...]
Technopolies
This week we focused our attention on discovering other technologies that fill the definition of a technopoly. The topic that I found most interesting was the diet industry. I cannot say that I have used many diets or taken any kind of diet pills. However, I am overly conscious of my body and weight. I [...]
Stretching
This week has stretched me more than I thought possible. However, I’ve heard that those who bend do not break. I am happy that I did not break! In the past year I have made many strides, in many ways in my life. However, there are still so many ways that I can improve. God [...]
Technology biases
This week has brought me the understanding of technology having biases. As I stated in my initial post, “my husband pointed out that all technology with a computer chip is based on the idea of yes or no, right or wrong. Programming is based on zeros and ones with the computer interpreting one’s answer into [...]
Faithfully navigating technology
This week’s subject is one that is near to me. Last year, I realized that I was addicted to my computer, iPod and the internet. I had been trying to hide from my emotions by being constantly occupied with my computer. While I was mostly able to cover my fears, I was depressed from lack [...]
Grounding & Immediacy are Key
In Online but off-topic, Paulus (2009) completed a study of the conversations that occur in groups, specifically during online learning, that are not strictly on-topic. These off-topic discussions were ones that included the logistics of completing tasks. They are still relevant to the learning environment, but are not discoursing on the subject matter. She found [...]
Thoughts and blogs
Week 2 of this journey has been a learning experience. I am pleased, but also frustrated. I am enjoying my learning, but also having difficulty keeping up with the reading. I seem to be fine reading the texts, but everyone’s post and comments on the blogs, even, are overwhelming to me. I read so slowly, [...]
Learning styles and My new learning adventure
I am a visual learner, more non-verbal than verbal. I love doodling while learning and using color to assist myself in bringing a “mental picture” of the information to mind. I was recently introduced to Praying in Color. Before practicing this, I would try to pray, but fail to concentrate for more than 5 minutes [...]
