Weekend 2 Reflections

Wow - where to start, where to start. I think it's great to say that I don't feel as disconnected as I did at the end of our first weekend. I feel like that is some real progress! I attribute it to the processing that I've been doing over the past few weeks. Oh yeah, I guess we call that blogging . . . So, I feel like I'm in a pretty good place, especially with only one serious technological issue to work through today!

But, seriously, looking back over the weekend, I feel that I need to start branching out into the more technological aspects of the class, not just the learning theory aspect. So, that will be a bit out of my comfort zone. I've got a list of several blogs that I'll subscribe to and followed some techy looking folks on Twitter. I guess I also found a few podcasts to fit in as well.

I'm fascinated by the free sites that we looked at. Especially Tokbox which I will be using with a learning team tomorrow. I'd also like to take a deeper look at Google Voice. We learned about some great ways to add voice and video into our design tool belts. But, as I think about my project, the best way to go may still be recorded PowerPoint. If for no other reason than I have it and it provides some more functionality without an additional investment.

So, here's where I'm at. I've learned that there are a lot of different ways to do some of the same sort of things. You really have to figure out what the best way is for the content you have to deliver. I believe that you have to weigh the content, the audience and your excitement over a new piece of technology and make the best decision at the time. If not, you run the risk of using technology to use technology which can lead to the audience discounting the content or becoming irritated. All good things to consider when the goal at the end of the day is learning, not impressing others with your grasp on bells and whistles.