Over the time I have spent creating my social network in this class I feel I have grown more than I have in any other class. I feel so empowered by the knowledge I have accumulated. Before this class I didn't really like searching the internet for content because I felt so overwhelmed on how to sort though it. Now that I have made some connections with professional bloggers that relate to my specific field I can go to their websites and look for the information. Oh wait, I don't! Since I am subscribed to their blog in my google reader it all comes to me whenever they post something. I can look at my reader when I have some free time and if something doesn't sound interesting I don't really have to read through it. I do feel that it is still important to venture out of the reader every once in a while and browse their blog site. They may add new and interesting blogs to their blogroll and I don't want to miss out.
I feel that everything I have leaned in this course has definitely changed the way I learn. I feel more independent than I was before. I can go out and find anything I need and don't have to rely so much on people in the first person. There are people out there who are more than willing to interact and help through web 2.0 tools without us even asking. Some of the blogs I subscribe to post multiple times per day on anything and everything they find. They want their readers to learn, and they want them to hear it from them first.
I feel I might have some more questions as my network keeps growing but at this point I feel pretty comfortable where I am with my social network. Everyday I find something new and exciting. I am really becoming more and more engaged in my professional life through my social network!!
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You did find some great bloggers to follow! I also added them to my bookmarks. That's a good idea to continue to see who they're following, adding to their network, and blogging about. That way, you'll be able to add more to your network. Also, because you are feeling comfortable with your current "network", continue to use it daily so it becomes part of your routine. Then, you can start to venture out more and use it to share what you're doing!
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