Post 2- Thing #2- Web 2.0

I have conflicting views about the Web. On one hand I see all the wonderful communication that is now provided to so many people around the world. Anything I need or want to know is just a mouse-click away! Wow! On the other hand it makes me sad and nostalgic to think about all the touch-and-feel communication with books we are sacrificing. The other day we were cleaning up around the house and found an old set of encyclopedias. Now the dilemma - what do we do with them? In my opinion it is almost sinful to throw out books, especially those wonderful encyclopedias that I would pour over at night. Just the feel and smell of the paper makes me weepy! Don't get me wrong - I'm not against technology but I think we must be able to show and teach children to respect, honor and crave the feeling of a book in their hand. It's something magical a computer just can't do!

Post 1- Thing #1- Reflections on Lifelong Learning

Hello friends! Here is my first attempt at blogging! It should be interesting!

Watching the video about the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong Learners I thought about my most challenging habit and I think it is a tie with procrastination and fear. I'm afraid to make mistakes and get into something over my head, so I tend to put it off for another day as if something magical will happen and it will be easier because I waited!!! That shows me the most important habit is to conquer the fear and not procrastinate! It's so easy to say but hopefully this class will help force me into better habits by being accountable to a group. The easiest habit for me is learning something new. Whether it is languages, sewing, painting, traveling, etc. I love to experience new ideas and ways of doing things! And, yes, that does include blogging!