Towards a digital identity

"Tweetie Pie"

Hi everybody

I have just come across this very interesting site on "Twitips". I have been a member of "Twitter" for a little while now and I still feel it's a bit mysterious. I seem to be talking to myself a lot of the time. I have on occasions, actually had a conversation which seemed to "flow". I recently had a great "tweet-up" with Cristina Costa who shared her fave Tina Turner records with me on "Blip- DJ" which I joined.

WizIq

So many new things in my life - I sometimes get confused, but it's all in the name of progress. I have just finished watching a live online session with Nellie Deutsch on WizIQ and I learned a lot. I liked the calm way Nellie dealt with the unexpected. She likes to explore reasons why things go wrong. That is so reassuring because of course, not every lesson can go according to plan when one is teaching. It's a good thing to remember.

A technical dilemma

Tonight, I encountered a slight technical problem with my Skype lessson. My "resurrected" computer had a slight "miscommunication" problem, which luckily was solved by my technical assistant. It made me think, though. If I had been on my own, and the computer decided to "crashland and die", what on earth would I have done??

Back to basics?

The answer is that we can't really ever fully trust modern technology. That's why pilots are always trained in learning how to fly a plane by using good old-fashioned manual instruments. In the event of a major technological failure, you can always rely on simple mathematics and manual tools to land a plane.

In at the deep end?

I feel as if I am like the student who is constantly fidgeting at the back. One minute I seem to "get" something, ie "Xtranormal", the next minute, another wonderful tool comes along like "Animoto", which makes me want to investigate and learn how to use. Everybody else seems to know how to use it, so shouldn't I learn in order to keep up with the flow? What is the solution to this non-stop dilemma??

A practical solution

I suppose the answer is this. Relax, take it easy - enjoy the ride. Don't get "het up". Just enjoy the experience. It's not a race. It's not a competition. The only participant in all this is MOI. So. Is that it? That's sorted then! I have freed myself from the shackles of exterior pressures - in one simple step.

The Usual Plea

I would really love to hear your opinion regarding what I have just written. Please feel free to comment if you so wish!

History of the Internet

An interesting video

I have just come across a fascinating video from my EVO2009 Ning Digifolios and Personal Learning Spaces course. One of my course tutors, Nellie Deutsch, is wonderful, and she is always adding amazing videos to be shared. I think that I'd like to add this video to my blog firstly so that I can learn from it!! and secondly, so that you, my readers, can view it as well. I feel it's all about "learning and sharing in cyberspace". Click here.

New horizons in learning

This brilliant course is leading me to new horizons and perspectives. I feel as if I don't really know as much about Web 2.0 technology as the other participants, but I don't mind, because I can accept that I will always be in the middle... and that is absolutely fine by me!! There will always be people who have more knowledge than me, and there will always be people who may not have the same knowledge as me. That is life and I accept it wholeheartedly!! It is what keeps my feet firmly on the ground. We are what we are and nothing more.

A leading question

My dear readers, I will ask you this. What is your opinion?

You may have noticed that I am quite a tenacious character. I don't give up easily. I feel that I have asked a lot of questions on my blog, but I haven't had many replies... Never mind. I will keep on asking and maybe one day there will be an answer....

Beautiful Abruzzo

I have just come across this YouTube video filmed by www.inside-abruzzo.com which shows some of Abruzzo's loveliest places to visit.
I am very happy to be living in such a beautiful and unspoilt area. Do you remember I featured a story about Civitella Casanova some time ago? See if you can spot the village during the video.

Diigo Social Bookmarking 2.0

Hi dear readers

I have just joined up with Diigo Social Bookmarking 2.0. I have done it because it is something alien for me, believe it or not! I'd like to see what happens and where it takes me. It's an experiment and a challenge.

Would you like to join me in this venture? I am a newbie "Diigo-er" so I have no idea if I will take to it or not.

The YouTube video gives a demo of Diigo. Is it your cup of tea? If it is, come and join me!

Into the frying pan!

I am back from a two-week online "absence" and I am truly feeling the heat! I am in the middle of a six-week Ning workshop on Digital Portfolios and have just begun a course on "wikis", which involves a lot of reading and collaboration. I also have my blog to update. In addition, I am helping to restore our building project, look after two felines,and considering some online teaching.

Facing the challenge

I am determined to put my time-management skills to the test in order to achieve my goals of keeping track with everything. My personal motto is "Be positive and all should be well", technically and theoretically speaking. "Mind over matter" is indeed a simple mantra to adopt, don't you think?

Life without my PC

Going two weeks without my very own computer to hand was a very enlightening experience. It taught me that life can go on without a continuous online presence. However, I did miss the daily contact and knowledge that can be gained instantly. My verdict? I now know that my life is more enriched with the aid of technology.