The Blog-A-Day Challenge
So I was away from work for the first two days of the Blog-A-Day Challenge due to a wedding and therefore decided that I was unable to take part. A total lack of Internet access makes it pretty hard to contribute. In any case I've been back at work for two days now and feel that I'm missing out on something if I continue to not take part so I'm creating my own rules.
The people in the Challenge have committed to making 21 posts this month by only posting on weekdays. With more than 21 days left in August I've determined that I can catch up. It could mean blogging over the weekend or posting two meaningful posts in one day... I haven't determined that yet... but like I said, my rules. I'm liking this already.
The focus of my entries is going to be just that--blogs. I've been an instructional designer with ETS for a whopping 7 work days now and my focus is the Blogs@PSU project. We're getting ready to move from MT4 to 4.2 and I have a lot to learn--not just about the differences in the upgrade but the full power that the the blogs project has to create change and growth/development opportunities for everyone involved (faculty, staff, students, departments, colleges, etc.). Therefore, my entries are going to share my growth in what I'm learning about the project each day. Some may focus on features while others may focus on unique ways for our audience(s) to use the platform in general.
It's a little daunting staring down the road and wondering if I'll have enough to contribute for another 20 posts but I think the real problem is going to be that as this all unfolds I'm going to find that 21 posts may not be enough. I have a lot to learn and I'm at the starting line. Here goes...
So I was away from work for the first two days of the Blog-A-Day Challenge due to a wedding and therefore decided that I was unable to take part. A total lack of Internet access makes it pretty hard to contribute. In any case I've been back at work for two days now and feel that I'm missing out on something if I continue to not take part so I'm creating my own rules.
The people in the Challenge have committed to making 21 posts this month by only posting on weekdays. With more than 21 days left in August I've determined that I can catch up. It could mean blogging over the weekend or posting two meaningful posts in one day... I haven't determined that yet... but like I said, my rules. I'm liking this already.
The focus of my entries is going to be just that--blogs. I've been an instructional designer with ETS for a whopping 7 work days now and my focus is the Blogs@PSU project. We're getting ready to move from MT4 to 4.2 and I have a lot to learn--not just about the differences in the upgrade but the full power that the the blogs project has to create change and growth/development opportunities for everyone involved (faculty, staff, students, departments, colleges, etc.). Therefore, my entries are going to share my growth in what I'm learning about the project each day. Some may focus on features while others may focus on unique ways for our audience(s) to use the platform in general.
It's a little daunting staring down the road and wondering if I'll have enough to contribute for another 20 posts but I think the real problem is going to be that as this all unfolds I'm going to find that 21 posts may not be enough. I have a lot to learn and I'm at the starting line. Here goes...
Excellent! Great to see you as part of the blogging group. Looking forward to reading!
Good to see you join the fun. It is so important that we all work towards a shared understanding that this MT platform is just that -- a platform. It can be pushed around to do so much -- portfolios, note applications, courseware design environments, and so much more. It is an exciting opportunity! Looking forward to watching you share.