Final Thoughts (thing 23) - Hurrah!

1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?

This has been a very enjoyable learning experience. I had a great time playing with the image generators (what a way to kill time!) and having a legitimate excuse to play some more with YouTube and Del.icio.us.

2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?

I would have to say that this program confirmed my approach to lifelong learning. I already knew about and was actively using a number of the activity applications that were part of this program. This is in part because of great deal of my current hobby is conducted online, so out of necessity I have grown familiar and comfortable with many things that appear to be new to others. I have a very pragmatic approach – find something you like to do and that will make your learning experience that much easier.

3. Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?

Not really. See above.

4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?

Consider a format that allows people to choose more from available options. While some of the applications were fun or interesting, I’m not too certain of their staying power – so items like that might be lumped together.

5. If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?

Definitely – taking the time to look at these applications in a more structured fashion and also examine some that I really wouldn’t have ordinarily used at all has been a very valuable experience. I liked the format and the content a great deal.

6. How would you describe your learning experience in a few words or a few sentences, so we can share our successes and promote this program?

The MD23Things program was an eclectic blend of Web 2.0 applications chosen with an eye to both immediate applicability and downright fun.