Module V - I'm Pumped!!!

Hey, Everybody!!! (I actually think it's just you, Patsy, but, what the heck!)

I believe I have done it! And, this Module has been my most enjoyable and least challenging (is there a connection?) in Blue 2.0. Perhaps, I just had a greater comfort level with these two applications. Anyway, I enjoyed Google Docs, found it very simple to use, and can see the potential for editing/creating, etc.

But, Facebook, now that is fun..........I finally got up the courage to let friends view (no, Connie, it doesn't have to be finished - we're all works in progress). Joined the IAS group, friended everyone who had tried to friend me before, additionally friended Claire and David S., and found out that Enid W. and I have a favorite local musician in common. But, now, to the most amazing part (at least, to me). I joined a Van Morrison fan group and was simply looking at the postings when I noticed a post that mentioned "Madame George" as their favorite VM song. On a whim, I quickly wrote back and said, but of course, it's his masterpiece, etc. etc. Then, my newly found friend wrote RIGHT BACK, said I am in Belfast, Ireland right now (VM's home) looking for Cypress Avenue - the title of a VM classic. Whoa - it blew me away. We are still talking!

Anyway, Miss Patsy, I believe I'm finished.......am I, huh? did I do it, huh? am I? am I?

Cheers! It's been fun! What's next, everyone?

Module IV - Twitterpod

Hello! I feel like I'm closing in on completing Blue 2.0 - dadgummit - I'm going to do it before the bells toll on August 13th (yes, Patsy, I know we have "plenty of time" afterwards, but it's a code of honor, now!)

Anyway - one thing I've noticed about this entire experience is I cannot participate in Blue 2.0 and multitask in any significant way. This takes some concentration for me......I'm wondering if digital native brains are now wired differently so that these exercises would be more intuitive. I mean....I have to follow directions and refer to them frequently @;-}

Anyway, I've also noticed that there is a sort of rhythm to the whole process. Once I get all of my pages open and can toggle back and forth between Blue 2.0, my blog and whatever app I'm actually working on - it feels good!

Okay, when I got on to complete this Module - I forgot that I had already engaged in Twitter - an application I believe I would find annoying if I got too heavily involved. On Facebook, I can see what friends are doing without it being quite as intrusive. Also, when I first got onto Twitter, AC Entertainment was immediatly "tweeting" me and I had to remove them!

Now, the podcasting section - that's a different story! I love this application and believe it has so much potential for not just higher education pedagogy but all K-20. So many are way in front of us - I have an article about the Duke University podcasting effort on my syllabus but that doesn't mean UK can't catch up I'm hoping to be able to introduce new elements into my course weekly this semester through using this tool (best laid plans, etc.).

Nevertheless, here is the podcast I created officially for my course with Patsy's assistance as the interviewee - thanks, Patsycat!

http://saygeronimo.podbean.com/

'Bout to go to the final segment - yes!!!