How do I learn?

Learn to Surf

Sunny Gisborne is located on New Zealand's East Coast and well known for its surf beaches.  Since I moved here 6 years ago I have always wanted to know how to surf.  

The best way for me to learn to surf is to have an instructor or expert who can demonstrate, discuss and answer any questions.  It is essential that I get plenty of surfing practice so I can become familiar with the environment, make mistakes, and gain confidence. 

I would like to learn to surf with a friend, someone to discuss and implement a swimming and fitness plan, and to practice out in the ocean with.  Preferably my surf friend is someone I can exchange encouragement and support with and is not afraid of sharks.

My ideal way to learn about the surf equipment, conditions and rules would be to search and read through websites for beginner surfers, local surf websites and any related online content, this way I could filter my preferences for future reference.  I would also enjoy getting a "sense for surfing" by watching online videos clips, I may learn some valuable techniques or possibly perfect my own.

Learning Outcome One

1. Develop strong swimming skills 
2. Establish a fitness routine

Learning Outcome Two

1. Knowledge of surf equipment for beginners 
2. Read and understand surf conditions 
3. Understand surfing rules

Learning Outcome Three

1. Paddle a surfboard  
2. Stand on a surfboard  
3. Catch waves
4. Demonstrate other surfing positions

 
  

Why am I learning?

Some of the reasons why I am learning:

• naturally curious
• enjoy the challenge
• expand knowledge-base
• develop new skills
• exercise my creativity
• stay current within my role
• build value into my professional profile 

Introduction & Privacy Implications

Introduction

Hi all, my name is Tina,  I work at EIT in Tairawhiti and a student in the Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.  I gained my Bachelor of Computing Systems at EIT, Taradale and quickly found a passion for Teaching and Learning. This blog journal forms part of an assignment where students actively participate and publish content online.   

Firstly, being new to blogging I quickly realised how public this would be.  I felt quite vulnerable and cautious while navigating through the sign up process. I needed to consider my privacy if I were to sync social network, blogger, twitter and other profiles, in the instance of connected sharing.  

There needed to be limits on what information is made public and suitable access privileges set for those who will read my published content.  

Reading and writing this blog created a shift in my thinking, as I hadn't been aware of the benefits of blogging.  With this shift, it has been realised the scope and benefits of blogging over time can be developed if you maintain your topic focus when you post or comment, consider carefully what you write and respect the opinions and privacy of those you interact with.

Although I have used a few of the tools in the Google Ecosystem, I could be described as a "fringe dweller" until now.  I believe that this Digital Learning Technologies paper will help ease my caution, refresh, and propel my learning experience.

 

Connect

I will be attending classes via Adobe Connect only on a Monday morning and viewing the recording of the afternoon session. I'm excited about this paper and look forward to communicating with everyone throughout the semester.