tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post993274567835796659..comments2024-03-29T00:45:37.176-07:00Comments on eLearning Technology: How I Spend My TimeTony Karrerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-79243806196291274452009-06-11T09:47:17.341-07:002009-06-11T09:47:17.341-07:00Great clarification, Tony.
And, thank you for the...Great clarification, Tony.<br /><br />And, thank you for the link back to my blog. What I deal with is a "desire to be like Tony Karrer" with the Web 2.0 pace you pursue, yet I need "to be me" and live digitally in a way that best fits what I do and who I serve.<br /><br />Yes, TV is becoming less of a resource. The live learning via the WWW may make TV obsolete in a few years, unless the TV programs integrate Web 2.0 into their spots.<br /><br />Meetspace vs. Meatspace ... I still value networking events only if they will provide true value to those who attend, instead of being a money maker for the organizer. <br /><br />Bottom line for me is: I admire Tony's Web 2.0 activities, and as much as I may want to pattern myself after him, I constantly do a goals and outcome analysis on my own life, then focus my activities on the WWW in a way that fits in with those goals.<br /><br />Tony, keep raising the bar for us, we'll each reach as high with Web 2.0 along with you, according to our individual goals. :)Jenisehttp://www.ridgeviewmedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-13665380698826054482009-06-11T06:35:29.115-07:002009-06-11T06:35:29.115-07:00@Tony Thanks for the additional comments. You...@Tony Thanks for the additional comments. You've brought home the issue that I struggle with - making the time to deal with new ideas and content sooner rather than later. <br /><br />The concept of setting aside time to digest what I've read and formulate ideas and opinions during the regular work day is a challenge. I'm still very new to my current position. Less than a year. Before that my success was measured in numbers - how many new employees were trained, how much new curriculum was developed, how many employees went through the firm university and how many support tickets were entered. <br /><br />Thinking back though, I made time for reflection during the commute to and from work; but I work from home now and have not figured out how to best carve out that time.Tami Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-78014886021186670252009-06-10T17:18:13.747-07:002009-06-10T17:18:13.747-07:00@Virginia - I write 2-4 posts a week and often wil...@Virginia - I write 2-4 posts a week and often will have a couple of announcement kind of things in addition. I schedule them to come out each day early in the morning.<br /><br />I'm really not sure if that's optimal, but I believe that if I either post twice the same day or post on weekends then I get less comments.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-4932797462296435192009-06-10T17:16:37.895-07:002009-06-10T17:16:37.895-07:00@Tami - In terms of my pile - I agree that it easi...@Tami - In terms of my pile - I agree that it easily and quickly can get out of hand. Actually, let me step back and be clear that it's a pile of topics that I want to research and write about. I put newish stuff towards the top and as things get older they move to the bottom where I ignore them. It will contain a few links.<br /><br />Once I start to write on something, I try to finish it off relatively quickly. Otherwise, it just piles up halfway done.<br /><br />I don't use it for a to-read list. I try to make sure that I follow my own Tool Set rules for handling material, reading, remembering.<br /><br />Let me know if you have further questions.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-84934554012134388072009-06-10T14:24:40.034-07:002009-06-10T14:24:40.034-07:00When you say you write your blogs one day a week, ...When you say you write your blogs one day a week, does that mean you write 5-6 posts and then have them go "live" later (one a day)? I know you post more than once a week.<br /><br />I have thought about doing that, but I'm afraid I'll forget to post. However, you also mentioned you take notes for the posts during the week. I am assuming this changes if something comes up during the conversations. Or do you incorporate that into your work week (knowing that you will write at least one post about an issue from the comment).V Yonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910904367068063554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-12146185403358233172009-06-10T12:22:35.900-07:002009-06-10T12:22:35.900-07:00Tony, I think what you've shared here is excel...Tony, I think what you've shared here is excellent. I do believe that everyone does have 24 hrs and what you do with the time matters. If you've read my post you may realize I'm not as organized, but I do want to be a person who can maximize my ability of doing things and in effect increasing my efficiency. I think this is a very interesting topic for each one of us to introspect and re plan where required, so we can make the most of each day the way we would like it to be.<br /><br />Thanks for asking the question and sharing your own points as well!<br /><br />SreyaSreya Duttahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01192430690556080322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-86265555350224968212009-06-10T11:23:55.792-07:002009-06-10T11:23:55.792-07:00Could you expand on your big electronic pile becau...Could you expand on your big electronic pile because this is where I find myself getting stuck. I'll end up with so much information that I want to review that the pile seems overwhelming. I typically send online articles to OneNote, but they still sit in an unfiled notebook until I can get to them and then I find too often the formatting is such a mess that the article unreadable until I spend time formatting. Talk about creative buzz-kill. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Very timely topic for me personally.Tami S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-20040508924741212882009-06-10T11:07:10.528-07:002009-06-10T11:07:10.528-07:00@Ethan - Like yourself, I am a musician. I too ge...@Ethan - Like yourself, I am a musician. I too get creative bursts. While some can put their creative bursts on hold and comeback to it with the same intensity I can't always do that so I know your feeling. At the same time, your work is a priority and is your bread and butter. Well, I have come to accept that there are SOME creative burst I just am not going to be able to act on. But I balance that by accepting that others will come. Additionally, I always make sure I have a recording device (part of the reason I use smartphones (Blackberry, Windows Mobile, whatever) that have a record function). In some moments when I get an inspiration, I can record it into my phone and come back to it later. If it is something that doesn't need to be spoken, I jot it down. I use a MacBook which has a neat application called Stickies. Works the same way as post-it notes. I have a LOT of little jots on those. Find what works for you. Don't quelch the creativity because its what makes you uniquely you. But we still have to prioritize things and find what works best for our lives. Hope that helps.Robert Kennedy IIIhttp://www.robertkennedy3.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-68877084799372136842009-06-10T10:36:23.271-07:002009-06-10T10:36:23.271-07:00@Ethan - that's a great question. I am creati...@Ethan - that's a great question. I am creative as well, but in a very different way. I definitely am able to defer my creativity to later and use my save pile to help spark me.<br /><br />That said, there are times when my chosen time just doesn't feel great for writing or reading or learning.<br /><br />I'm hoping other people will chime in on that.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-731372740073578072009-06-10T10:34:55.680-07:002009-06-10T10:34:55.680-07:00@Robert - thanks for the comment and for fostering...@Robert - thanks for the comment and for fostering this question!<br /><br />I'm not 100% sure I get your question, but it seems like you are asking if a newbie can get the same result from prenetworking.<br /><br />My guess is that everyone can get good results, but that its a percentage game and some people will get a higher percentage response than others. For example, if Obama or Oprah request a conversation with you. 100% Yes. A college student will get a much lower percentage.<br /><br />You can greatly increase your percentage by asking good questions though. And value with an interesting question that's been thought through. Or just ask a good question - like you did.Tony Karrerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408035995182843336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-40252687066314476862009-06-10T08:25:35.417-07:002009-06-10T08:25:35.417-07:00Tony- I like this post. I especially am intrigued...Tony- I like this post. I especially am intrigued by the idea of setting a block of time each week to work on new blog post(s). <br /><br />During the day I'm an eLearning Technology Consultant but I devote much of my spare time outside of work to writing, recording and performing music. I find that I get creative bursts at inopportune times- like 10am while I'm sitting at my desk working on a project. <br /><br />I'd be curios to hear how you or your readers deal with creativity. Is it possible to "delay" creative impulses till later? how do you capture this when it happens?Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035570577295669294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22055982.post-25183737896426325372009-06-10T07:28:41.238-07:002009-06-10T07:28:41.238-07:00Tony,
This is great. It does put YOU in perspect...Tony,<br /><br />This is great. It does put YOU in perspective but it also helped me clarify a couple other things about my day. I really latched on to your statement about PRE-networking. I think that is something I need to consider even more. I do some of it now via LinkedIn and other sources. However, I admit to feeling guilty sometimes because I miss out on a local ASTD chapter function. I had been feeling like I was missing out on precious opportunities. <br /><br />But, here is another question. Are you able to treat conferences and other functions in the way you now do simply because you are more established? Can a 'newbie' utilize some of the same concepts you seem to espouse (with specific regard to networking and conferences, virtual vs non) and be successful? OK, so, that is actually two questions :-). But you get the drift.<br /><br />Thanks again for your time on this.<br /><br />Robert K.Robert Kennedy IIIhttp://www.robertkennedy3.comnoreply@blogger.com