I thought I would just take a few moments to reflect on what I am lucky enough to take away from NET11 – Internet Communications.
First of all, I’ve met some really great and fascinating people (characters, for a more affectionate term) through the various communication channels we’ve been using – discussion forums, social networking sites, online chat, Twitter and of course, eachother’s blogs. I think this interaction side of the unit has really put the icing on the cake, and probably a whole lot of the good stuff inside the cake too! I can’t recall being part of an online unit before where I’ve actually felt like I’ve been studying right next to other students.
Which brings me to the technology side of things. We’ve covered a wide array of Internet based communication tools, some of which have been duds and some which have proved to be everlasting favourites (at least as everlasting as Internet tools get!).
The most satisfying activity of the unit for myself has involved self publishing – through this blog and Twitter. I’ve been introduced to the power of publishing your thoughts, and consuming the thoughts of others. I’m excited at the thought of continuing this beyond NET11 and look forward to seeing how other students develop their online activites as we move on from the structure of the unit.
In closing this post, I just emphasise how much I’ve enjoyed this unit and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone seeking to expand their knowledge and participation in Internet Communications.
Tim, couldn’t agree more with your thoughts. I have been reading up on Wordpress lately and it seems a very powerful environment. I stayed with the easy to use for a firs timer Blogger but am very interested to hear what your experience has been like with Wordpress. If you don’t mind the question.
Janine
Thanks for your comments Janine.
I’m very happy that I chose Wordpress. I hadn’t previously used any other blog platforms but had seen a lot of praise for Wordpress and the volume of themes and add-ons appears to be huge.
I’m looking forward to redesigning this blog with my own design theme which will be a challenge!
If you choose to go with Wordpress in the future good luck with it, I’m sure you’ll find it pretty easy to use and I think it’s one of those environments where if you want to get into the nitty gritty details, you have the tools at your disposal to do so. At the same time, it’s pretty straight forward if you want to keep it basic.
If you take the plunge and get stuck with anything be sure to let me know – happy to help out where I can.
All the best,
Tim
Thanks Tim I appreciate the offer. It’s good to know that it has the basics for the beginner as well as the more advanced features. I am still feeling my way with all of this but I think I might have a go at Wordpress next as my next challenge.
Hi Tim
Great words for the Unit. Look foward to working with you in other units
Regards
Chriso