Catching up on professional development? Seems like an odd goal for someone who JUST graduated from a Masters program. But that was all about theory. Now, it's practice time.
Finally made it through my Google Reader. Now, trying to figure out what I prefer: starring favorites in Reader and tagging them there.... or saving everything to Delicious (since I was just reminded of the joys of Packrati.us which was already copying over my Twitter favs). Maybe both is the the answer? Then, there's Evernote, which has proven it's brilliance again as I plan for my next camp.
Is it technology overload? Using the iPad means I need solutions that are iPad friendly (so Delicious takes an extra few steps for some blogs/news stories that don't include 'save to delicious' links). And it really emphasizes the need for universal access to information (including access when no wifi is available - points to Evernote). But, one-stop-shopping is always preferred, otherwise I forget to look somewhere and miss a good resource (points to delicious, thanks to packrati).
Catching up this summer is not just about catching up on the reading. it's about establishing patterns and habits that will make life easy in the future. Changes in technology mean changes in habits and behaviors. Getting the iPad means I shouldn't be trying to do everything the same way, just with more portability, it means i should be looking for the new way to do things with new tools. Catching up? No. Leaping forward.
What's the answer? Don't know yet. Keep using them all until one that makes sense stands out.
Time to go read some magazines.
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