PLN Visualization

Hudson PLN

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Title: Old Main, University of Arizona 2
by: Ken Lund

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Good memories from the U of A!


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A real U of A fan!


This could be a great asset! I would embed videos that can teach or reteach lessons. If you had the equipment, you could upload audio and/or video assignments. Also, you could utilize pics and images for a variety of purposes.

Getting Organized

After reading the articles written by Kelly Forrister, I realized that I rely on my memory for too frequently to keep myself organized.  It was easier to do when I was young and life was less complicated, but as a husband, father, coach and teacher, I am finding that too many things slip through the cracks.  The trick is to decide what method of organization will work best for me, and I am trying two different methods:  accordian files for school papers and writing to-do lists.

The files have been helpful if for no other reason that my desk no longer looks like a nuclear disaster area.  Also, I have misplaced fewer assignments and can find lessons consistantly.  The tough part has been making this work while battling ADD-I don't know where to start and get frustrated-but early returns are positive.

Next, I've been writing lists on Word.  Initially, I thought one list would do the trick, but using multiple lists have been more effective as I don't have to spend time scanning a single list , for instance, for items involving my kids mixed in with work activities.  Instead, I look at a "kids" list, a "school" list, an "MSU" list, and so on and no more time is taken than using a single list.

I have visions of buying a smartphone.  I'm not sure if I want the added expense, but I think it could add to my new successes.  Let me know if they are worth it!

Organization has never been my strong suit as I have long been known as a slob.  However, I feel positive about my moves and hope to maintain momentum. 

The difference between web pages and blogs.

Web pages, such as ESPN, CNN, or Rotten Tomatoes, are places where writers report about the news or whatever topic the page covers, but readers have little or no interaction with the author.  Blogs offer the ability for the author to write his or her story, but the exciting difference is that readers and writers can interact each other by having the readers respond to the author's article, essay, editorial, etc.  The author can comment on the reader's thoughts, as well.   I think blogs are better than web pages because of this thoughtful interaction.

My first blog.

Wow!  This is fun!