1. What were your favorite discoveries and exercises on this learning journey?Definitely the blog, creative commons and other sources of media, mashups and everything on big huge labs, rollyo, the web2.0 awards list were my favorites. In all honesty, every "thing" was like a new world--brave new world, maybe. I have come away with a new outlook on the art of communication.
2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
23 Things exposed me to some things I had heard of, but never used, but mostly I learned about things that I did not know existed. Now that I have used them a little, and have conversed with the players who have such creative ways of using them, I am definitely going to continue to experiment. Even though I finished my podcast/ vodcast, I wasn't satisfied with the final product, so I have been searching for information. This morning I found a
blog post that really would have been helpful last week!
This was the best professional development I have had in many years. Many of these things will be probably replace email, or evolve into email on steroids. I want to be ready to communicate comfortably. Everything I learned not only can be used in our school and professional lives, but in our personal lives as well.
3. Were there any take-away of unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I had wanted to begin a blog. This program organized everything I needed to know and took me through step by step. I have truly enjoyed the comraderie, and really would like to meet some of these people one day. Infomaniac has been a delight.
4. What could we do differently to improve on this program's format or concept?
I appreciated that each thing began with solid readings and background material before we started the discovery piece. I loved working at home and going at my own pace in my own time. I guess that doesn't answer your question-- I have habit of not answering questions. Sorry. Since I had so much trouble finishing the podcast, I should be more responsible and contact the Kickball captains earlier. But that wasn't your problem either. Possibly more guidance for the macbook people, particularly when using garageband.
5. If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Definitely. Summer was perfect for me to do the 23. During the school year I would love an abbreviated program. I don't know if I would have been able to do all 23 things during the school year,
6. How would you describe your learning experience in one word or in one sentence so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
21st Century Communication
7. Now go and comment on other blogs.
Kickball Captains, Thank you for offering this program through the tlc list so the "out of towners" could partake of your knowledge. It has been a splendid interlude.
