Summing up Learning 2.0

I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the variety of tools available for connecting with other people out in the ether. Ideas about using the tools in the library percolated through my mind, although I'm not sure I'll be able to put any into practice. I discovered how difficult it is for me to get myself to do "work" at home, even when motivated. I've enjoyed having a blog and may decide to continue it in some fashion. I do enjoy flickr, especially finding photos that we put up in our blogs. I was very delighted to see the photos show up.

I do feel that I'm somewhat more comfortable with emerging technologies, or at least, that with instruction they are not out of my reach. As with all things, practice, practice, practice would make them second nature. How do I get myself to commit, when it's not for a class with a deadline? Each of the technologies is kind of a black hole in terms of time. It's easy to be led from one thing to another and another. I was disciplined at points in my life, what happened?

The project format worked for me. There were times when more instructions would have been helpful. I would proceed to the assignment link and be unsure of how what to do next. I know that's vague. I'll try to look back and see where I got confused (but not tonight). I would participate in another project, since there are not many opportunities to get at this information unless you like playing around with technology on your own. I don't. I like my hand to be held very firmly along the way. So, thanks for holding my hand. I guess the unexpected outcome was that I was able to complete the assignments. When I couldn't load flash media and complete Week 1, I thought I was a goner.