blogging and wiki pains
October 8, 2008 by songmirae
It is impossible. There are so many glitches in playing with these tools. Several days, I’ve been trying to open the wiki page but no luck. It seems to be all trial and error; nothing is for sure. Isn’t this a little bit trying on the nerves, especially when time is so precious.
Blogging is getting a little better but there are still many questions…would like to have an angel over my shoulder to tell me and guide me. It is really hard to just keep pushing links. Maybe I don’t have enough patience. I also realized that the novelty of new techs wear off faster than the traditional tools. I still love to sit down and read a book more than to sit with the laptop. When there is a functional need, it is okay, but it sure takes up your time and energy.
Reading about it is easier…
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There are times when the ‘traditional’ is easier – and there are times when I simply have to walk away from my computer or go mad. Working with technology has made me more patient and more flexible – my time is precious, but what a bonus to have to sit here and wait for something to update! That’s 5 minutes I can read my novel.
I think you’re hit it on the head though about why most teachers give up on tech – the novelty wears off. It’s a shame, I wish I knew how to help people stay excited about it.