I opened a Google Docs account and uploaded a blog I had been writing. The one thing I did not like about Google Docs is that they do not have a dictionary, thesaurus or grammar check. That said I do see the worth of having docs saved on the net, one being ability to access your docs from any computer. I like the security feature and especially like that when sharing files you can be assured that there are not multiple versions circulating via e-mails. I am not sure I want my docs to be public, however, if I want them to publish to my blog, they must be public.
I shall now attempt to fetch my blog from my Google Doc file.
ARGGG, I am frustrated, I was unable to publish this from my Doc, so I have done the 'student thing', yup, copy and paste.
Advice
If you could have a “do over”, who is the one person in your life whose advise you would follow?
Mine would be the man who advised me to pursue a career in computer technology. This was in the fair year 1968. The first drawback to following his advice was "what are these computers?" My thoughts ranged along the line of "computers are the size of a house and he expects me to believe they will be how important in our future?" Then the next hindrance in accepting his advise came from living in a small rural town where girls grew up to be great mothers, waitresses, teachers, nurses, secretaries, and the occasional bank teller. ” But sir you want me to consider being a computer whozit?” Oh yeah, “programmer”. I did not take his advice; I was set on becoming a medical technologist (that is another story). Today I seem to be constantly challenging my brain to keep up with the computer technology. I paused during a recent workshop conversation to remember the man who had advised me to get out of the mindset of small town America. I wonder where it would have taken me, had I be courageous enough to take the advise of a young teacher. But as I reflect, I must say that I am very satisfied with my life, I have enjoyed my journey. Because of my position in a high school library I am working with three of my favorite things, books, kids and computers. As I said earlier I zip along and try to stay one step ahead of the students in computer technology. I do wish I could thank Mr. Killian for his encouragement and his counseling. I would delight in knowing that he is still of this earth and that I might be able to shake his hand and show my gratitude for all he taught me. I would also tell him that I did take some of his advice and I consider myself a very successful contented human being. I leave tonight with this view from the ridge; that of a young math teacher with a vision regarding the importance of something called a computer and counseling students to look in that direction for careers.
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What a great posting! And it is as relevant today as it was in 1968. I use computers every day, but am still hesitant to branch out. That is why this class is so good for me. I have to say that I am impressed with each of us that are pressing ahead with this class. Whether it be with trepidation or elation...thanks for sharing!!
I too enjoyed your posting. Everyday I challenge my children to do the same and step out of the box to try something new. Is this because I was afraid to try something new myself, probably. Is it because I missed the chance myself, probably that too. I'm always afraid of the mixed message I give my girls when I'm telling them to explore, but yet I am also content being where I am among my books, students and small town life.
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