Today I discovered I am a "Digital Immigrant." I was not born into this world wired and strapped with the digital tools of the 21st Century. Therefore, it is up to me to commit myself to learn what's out there. Now we are wired 24/7 and can get information instantly from around the world about any topic in a multitude of media formats. I am learning about all the tools available and a plethora of ways to gain the skills needed to utilize them. Most importantly, I do not have to do it alone. Instant global social networking is the way to go. Technology classes, Wikipedia, tutorials, websites (Mlearning & Vlearning), audios, videos, and slide shows are available for learning on demand. People are willing to share what they know. Carol found a slide show someone else created for the purpose of informing and sharing. The slide show introduced us to Web 2.0. Carol could modify it and add additional features she thought would enhance our learning if she preferred, as long as the original creator of the slideshow, was given proper credit. This immigrant is ready to… interact, join, ping, poke, post, share, browse, comment, contact, connect, communicate, collaborate and sign-up. My motto is…If it’s free, it’s me! (30 day Trial periods are your friend).
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