As an older educator, I was initially dragged kicking and screaming into the world of social learning and upscale technology, but now I see it as a most viable way of communicating and certainly connecting with students and colleagues. Even if I didn't agree, current forms of communication will still continue and even evolve.
Regarding the necessity of blogging, actually participating in The Lounge is not a requirement for completion of an online continuing education course. That being said, I have been encouraged by the many blogs of learning interests, comments and practices that have been announced and discussed and hope that we, as educators, can use each means available to connect with each other, share our ideas and further the learning community in our sometimes challenging sector of higher education and training.
Jay - MaxKnowledge
