School. Ack! I remember being so excited to graduate because it meant no more school! I would be an adult and could make my own way. And that way certainly didn’t include any more school. Riiiiggght. We all know the many myths of adulthood and being finished with school is one of them. But it’s okay.
As I’ve grown one of the things I’ve come to realize is just how much I don’t know. Ahh, I miss the days when I knew everything. It took a while before I could say it out loud, but I love learning. I really do. If my finances were to ever permit it, I’d probably be a professional student the rest of my life. Since I don’t see that in the near future, I depend a lot on technology to provide access to things I need to learn. Do you ever find yourself doing this?
If I want to do something different with one of the many programs on my computer the first place I go is usually YouTube. It can be Excel, Illustrator or anything in between. It amazes me how many people are willing to share their knowledge. I love it! If it involves writing, its online courses like those from RWA or SavvyAuthors. I really enjoy the courses at Lynda as well. Video has made it so I can watch them as many times as I need to understand the point, or reach whatever goal I’ve set for myself. Gone are the days when you get to see something once and if you don’t get it, too bad. I don’t miss them.
I love attending classes, but I find I can teach myself just as easily if the material is provided. What about you? Do you prefer a classroom setting, or does learning on the fly work for you?
I am always amazed how easy it is to find the answer to how to do something or a new way on YouTube and Google!
It is amazing. I can’t believe the things you can find, or that people actually take the time to do some of the stuff. But I’m thankful they do. 🙂
Oh, gosh. I think some things are easier to “study” on your own, and others are better in a class/group setting where they can be discussed.
But, yes, I do enjoy learning…and I think as a society most of us do, considering all the learning channels on TV (the Discovery franchise, for example).
Many “adults” would be surprised to learn how often YouTube is used in schools now too, to help teach students just about anything you can imagine. I’m amazed at the things you can learn there!
Wow. I didn’t know they used YouTube in schools. Interesting. Discovery is one of my favorites!