Slowly getting there

Well, I finally feel like I am actually making some progress.  I am doing much better with simple word processing, I'm getting the Christmas card list online (That is a longer process than I thought.), I was able to design a short survey, and I am working on my website.  A lot of technology for me!  I also, for the first time, downloaded my own music to my ipod.  It is a slow learning curve for me, but I am realizing what is all out there and continually am amazed.  I also realized that for the majority of the technology I am learning, it just takes practice.  Nobody can show me it overnight.  I have to use it to learn it.  

Pat on the back

Ok, so this probably is a very little thing for most people, but it made me feel good.  A colleague came into my office and was talking about how she couldn't get the tympanogram machine to work and how she was "terrible with technology".  I shared with her that I, too, was a digital native (she loved this term)  and was in the process of learning different types of technology in my class.  She then said all she wanted to know was how to make a folder for one particular topic on her computer.  I smiled and said, "I can show you how to do that!"  I then showed her how to put her attachments into a folder and label it.  It's a small thing for many people, but I was happy that I knew the answer!  

Designer

After completing class on Thursday night, I feel so much better about using Publisher and being able to create my own website.  The hands on learning was wonderful.  I really got the feel for actually designing my own site.  I spent some time this weekend working on my efolio and website and have to say I somewhat enjoyed it.  Once I told myself it was homework ( thus giving myself permission 'to play' on the computer) I had a good time.  I didn't remember everything that was said in class, but I tried different things and was able to figure a lot of it out by trial and error.  

I have to say, these past few weeks have made me wonder... where have I been?  I feel almost negligent in not paying closer attention to the technology out there.  I should have known some of this.  Granted, I've gotten by, but why didn't I try some of this before?

Augie Dog

Ok, so technology can be somewhat boring to talk about so I thought I'd add a photo to make my blog a little more interesting and personal.  Besides my children and husband, here is my most loyal companion.