The most significant piece that I am taking with me is the "wisdom of the crowd" and what a beautiful thing that is. I've always been a proponent of the two heads are better than one thing, but social media takes this to a whole new level. I'm thinking specifically about what we've all learned from each other and just how willing we were to engage in that sharing. It's really a beautiful thing to observe and participate in. I'm left wondering how many challenges we could overcome as a people if we were able to do that more consistently.
I will continue to use many of the programs we've learned about, especially reader as it feeds my somewhat weird interest in information. I'm also toying with continuing this blog, although I may rename it. I'm currently considering "How to Raise Your 12 Year Old Without Killing Him". Really, I think there would be a huge audience, we'll have to see. Seriously, though, I found blogging to be very cathartic and it renewed an interest in writing that had been dormant for some time. For that I will forever be thankful.
I am currently trying to figure out my mobile strategy. I do not have the correct devices, so I need to do some research and purchasing. The fact that I'm even interested still amazes me! But, with Research next semester, I find myself thinking it would be much more convenient to be able to access information more frequently, when and where I want. I feel the need to be able to take advantage of any down time I have. However, that could just be me justifying the purchase of an iPad. I think I'm starting to buy my own argument! The mobile strategy is important to figure out Twitter as well, which I failed miserably at this semester.
