Reflections on Wk2 Activities

Having struggled to get connectivity with my 3G internet service this week I found it difficult to access some of the H807 resources. I finally resulted in accessing the OU site from my work PC and printed off the text to read and scribbled on it separately before going back online to make a post. Do others find themselves using this method?

Although the initial task to comment about the concepts and themes of innovation was interesting and very engaging I found myself struggling to complete the next 2 activities. I dabbled last year using the OU blogging site and did not really take to the reflective writing piece and therefore did not venture any further with Blog Spaces.

Since some of this weeks activities has been taken away from the centralised forums to look and comment on other people blogs I have found it difficult to participate. Is it partly due to the de-centralisation of information work flow or is it my lack of knowledge in how to successfully follow other blog sites?

Not sure I have the answer to this question but I know I am feeling frustrated about the additional time I have spent above the allocated time I had set aside for these tasks. Judging from the lack of posts in some blogs I may not be alone here?

In an attempt to comment on a few sites I was confronted with the inability to post a comment due to not logging in as Blog user. Consequently I managed to create my own Blogger space but find myself having less time to learn more things and since I lead a busy life it is difficult to find extra time to study. I wonder if the H807 course team expects its ‘digital immigrant’ learners should previously possess blogging skills or even considered including a quick teaching session on blogging before engaging with this method to help deliver marks towards a summative assignment?

The cynical side of me suggests we will make the time if we want the results.

Lessons Learnt this week:

1. Plan a little extra time to deal with technical issues arising from access issues.

2. Perhaps read ahead to rush out get the skills to blog or check the crystal ball (I know this is a bit tongue and cheek but that’s my military sense of humour shining through).

Please feel free to comment on my end of week reflections.