Saturday, February 28, 2009

Thing 4

Reflections of Living in the 21st Century...With Technology. After viewing ALL of the videos and commetaries, I STILL see the need to carry on education the way it has been done for the last century! 21st Century learners have something we didn't have when we were young learners and playful youths. They have the wonderful world wide web. This new communication tool has been and is still improving the way we can search for something, play video games, listen to music, learn, and communicate in a way never before thought was capable. Although I like to surf the web, play games, listen to music, and best of all the ability to keep up with and communicate with family and long lost friends, I think our kids are suffering because we are putting too much into getting them web ready and not academically ready...recall the first video we watched...where did we fall in education? who was the #1 speaking english country. We can still TEACH our kids the importance of our history and the history of the world, teach them the chemistries of life, the biological balances of the world, and most importantly how to STILL communicate verbally with each other and not degenerate our english language into text talk with each other! Balance is the key and I am all for learning this new tool and proud to help my parents learn how to use a computer and navigate through the web! It is a part of our lives, be a part or be left behind. Let's Educate wisely. More thoughts to come.....not done with this yet.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Reflections -
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not upon your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. Proverbs 3: 5-6

Thing 3

Ah blogging...I am new to blogging. I try to keep up with my pastor's blog. I also started a "get healthy" blog a few months back to share my wins and loses, I lost-lol. The new school year started and I had a new prep and have been busy since! So, needless to say, I did not keep up with my blog, nor did I lose much :( So, here I am learning how to blog and I find that the world is changing before my eyes and yet I don't see it. Most everyone around us is involved on the wonderful web somehow...and blogging seems to be the new way to communicate. My fear is to publicly share my thoughts and opinions...but, I am here AND a willing participant!
Good evening,

American Idol watchers!!!! What do you think about the new order of eliminations? I have my eye on two fellas so far...looking for more talent! This is going to be an exciting season.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

The Good Life is Inspired by Love and Guided by Knowledge --- Bertrand Russell

Welcome to my blog, my name is Tina. The purpose of my blog is to connect with family and friends to share and reflect on personal and professional issues.