Resting on the journey

Just completed my e-portfolio and although I am exhausted, I am also in a reflective mood. It is always good to take stock of what one has done, and this is the first time I have actually put together an e-portfolio. Learning is great, and although my work is not as good as I would have liked (is perfection attainable?) I am humbled at the journey that I was able to make with assistance and encouragement from others. For all those who suggested this learning experience and everyone who has been supporting me, thank you!
I realise that the journey is far from being over, but I need to take time to catch my breath and admire the scenery. In resting, I gain strength and insight for the great adventure that still lies ahead!

Just found the widget above on the website for International Pi day! A cool way of using ICT to promote Pi (and mathematics). At the same time there is an interesting application on another website that finds a string of numbers within Pi. Where is 3112011 (today's date)?  At 6,532,234 digits after the decimal point! Check out your birth date or any other date of interest! Happy Pi Day everyone!

ICT and the 'fun' element

Continuation on my post, as I reflect about Second Life. Many articles discuss the fun element about ICT and hence its attraction to users (especially younger ones). I am not complaining as an 'older' user, I am also glad to take advantage of the fun aspect of using ICT. Enjoyment makes the frustration of figuring out new things (such as teleporting) worthwhile.

Second Life - A (new) reality?

So, finally I have tried out Second Life. I spend a long time protesting against trends (it took  two years of pressure from my sister before I joined Facebook and though I don't use many of its features, I now 'get it').Something similar happened with Second Life. Three weeks ago when I first heard that professionals had a meeting in Second Life, my first reaction was ... really? I thought it is someting for entertainment and let me be frank, waste of time.

But now that I have joined and I have tried out some of the features (see me fly!) I now understand why my lecturer said that it is a "totally new experience". I can feel myself change, I suppose after using it for some time, I'll 'get it'. Of course, there is an element of fun but I am not complaining. It is worth to try it out and of course reflect on its pros (meeting people, travelling to places, 3D) and cons (time-consuming, costly in terms of internet up/download). Is this a new (virtual) reality or are some aspects of reality more emphasised than other aspects? Still reflecting