Final Demonstration of Technological UNknowledge

Here it is!  The last assignment!  Forgive me for having a little fun with this...I can't be serious to save my life...

I hope it works.  I tried embedding it, no good.  I had to save a HD version to my computer, then upload it.  Ah well, if it stinks, I can always blame the teacher, like any good student does...;)

James

Reach Out And Touch A Naughty Place

Everything I needed to know about technology, my nearly three-year-old daughter taught me.  She can work my wife's I-Pad better than me, after all.  Of course, her ability to fit an entire box of Fruit Loops in our DvD player is a sign of true genius.  I couldn't have accomplished such a feat; clearly she is destined for greatness.

I have to admit that I felt slightly intimidated when I read the syllabus for this class.  I didn't know how to do any of the things mentioned, nor did I know if my computer was up to the task.  Sensei Cline was kind enough to have a rather clear set of instructions and links for educational purposes in her Blackboard options, so I managed to figure things out with a minimum of hair-pulling (which would have been interesting, since I shave my head bald).

I am a true fan of the online learning experience, but I recognize that it doesn't work for everyone.  There is something to be said about a teacher looking over your shoulder while you work a problem, and the interactions with the class is markedly different.  Text doesn't convey tone or texture (usually), so the experience can be intimidating.  But for me, I thrive on this.  With children underfoot and a massive workload of domestic responsibilities, arranging my time to accomodate my schoolwork is a huge advantage over set class times on campus.

Plus, I love to write, which is far more integral to online learning...woohoo!

I don't think I'll use video too much.  I don't think displaying my ugly mug to the online world is conducive to mental health.  I enjoy blogging, though, so I might explore that option in the future, discussing really bland and uncontroversial topics like,...oh, perhaps religion, or maybe sex.

I'll be spending the next two years as a student at Old Dominion University http://www.odu.edu/, as a distance learner, earning my Bachelor's in Psychology.  I'll definitely be using this technology again, I'd imagine, and I'm sincerely glad for the exposure.

If I run into problems with the technology, I won't waste time contacting Tech Support, I'll just ask my daughter for a hand...

Pic Link:
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