Today I will blog about my recent uses of the CHSS-issued iPad. What started out as a novelty has become a rather handy gadget. I carried it to Columbia University so I could chronicle my visit there (see post below for the "special" picture...tiny, upside-down...a triumph, really). It, the iPad, not the picture, was a terrific conversation-starter, and I chatted-up with several very interesting participants from other universities at the presentation (on charismatic features of politicians by Dr. Julia Hirschberg) and took notes during the event on the Notepad.
The other day, I received an email that I hadn't met an event deadline...which I had...and so I photographed the copy I had of my receipt, emailed it, and saved everyone a bit of embarrassment by being prompt with my response!
During a trip to Best Buy with my son, Harry, I was able to "hold my own" in a conversation about tablets...Trust me, impressing one's own adult child while navigating through his turf earned me big points!!
I have been able to web surf at odd hours in atypical (for me) places, which has been most helpful keeping me informed and up-to-date! And I must admit, my favorite part of iPad use so far is the Educreations App.
But there are a few noticeable drawbacks...Being able to be online so easily and often(my old computer was pretty heavy...),has left me feeling over-stimulated. For one who doesn't even watch tv, my brain has been over-loaded...I find that I have to self-limit when I use the iPad. I had been spending countless hours trying to get things to work and exploring new sites and testing out my thought process and memory...I have become my own guinea pig; I know first hand how my brain is responding to the overstimulation...
Soon, though, I believe, I will start thinking more reflectively again. I just need to be patient with myself.
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