Oops

I guess I didn't do such a great job on that last mission. But here I am again. I've been rethinking and refocusing my ideas. I'm not satisfied with what this blog is becoming. Well, first it's not becoming much since I haven't been posting. Moreover, I don't know the purpose. I mean, the purpose is somewhat selfish I suppose. Feedback, thoughts, comments-those all go towards what I'm working on. I do have plenty more stories. I have had hard days and the best days. I think though, I need to start considering something greater here.

As of late I've taken to reading and commenting on a series of other blogs. That interaction is no less valid or dare I say, valuable, then what I do here. In fact, I've been getting MORE out of it. It reminds me of an interesting article by Peter Cookson. He discusses internet media and the direction of pedagogy that engages and thinks through a technological or media based lens. Specifically, he references two tracks. The first views internet content as a static entity like a book, periodical, encyclopedia, etc. The second sees the internet as the means for the creation of this content. In grappling with which of these possible tracks is more engaging it seems clear. Especially thinking about curriculum and how relationships really shape the space in a classroom (relationships with each other, relationships with content, etc.) These relationships are what create or discover knowledge. Therefore, the pedagogical promise of internet technology comes not from reading JSTOR articles or looking up dictionary.com, but instead comes from web 2.0 realtime content creation blogging, feedback, wiki spaces.

So where does this leave me? Back here. And here to stay (actions--or tomorrows post--will have to speak louder than type here). My focus? I do want to continue thinking about my personal experiences but I want to and need to articulate and think out loud how my daytime experiences are tying into my philosophical, political, and sociological thinking.