Blog Post # 1 Technology and Learning

Being part of Generation X has offered me the opportunity to grow up using many types of technologies. I've been taking classes online for a few years now so I've had the opportunity to experience how technology is incorporated with learning. Overall, I've had very positive experiences with technology. It's definitely helped me become more productive and efficient in my professional life. For example, I was in a class last semester where students were in charge of putting together teaching materials for an assigned chapter. Most everyone utilized PowerPoint to share the information, however there was a student who used Lucid Chart. I had no idea this technology even existed. There was a bit of a learning curve the first time I went through the presentation as I didn't initially realize how it worked. I'm very excited to do a little digging on this technology! I'll make sure to report my findings in a future post so keep an eye out! 

Blog Post #3 Adding People to my PLN

After searching the net for blogs I wanted to add to my PLN I discovered two I felt were gems. First I added The Self-Esteem Blog @ http://theselfesteemblog.com/. I subscribed by e-mail as I quickly found the link on the blog. I added this particular blog because I found a ton of really useful information here. This blog covers things such as: happiness, self-love, self-improvement, tools, and well-being. I believe this blog does a great job incorporating different areas of one's life which all impact one's self-esteem. The amount of resources available on this blog can positively impact individuals who take the time to dive in and read the information provided.

The second blog I added is The Confidence Blog @ http://theconfidenceblog.com/blog/. Again, I subscribed to this blog by e-mail as it was quick and easy to find the link on the blog. I found this blog to contain a lot of beneficial information. This blog tackled topics such as: self-confidence, organization, self-esteem, and positive thinking. I especially appreciated the Color Your Life With Confidence post. There were a lot of really good questions to help guide you in the right direction.

I dream of opening a small business which helps woman and abused children in my area within the next five years. My business will include a small boutique, salon services, self-esteem building meetings, resume building and interviewing technique trainings. I felt both of the blogs mentioned above incorporated useful information which will assist me in when I open my business.

Blog Post #2 Professional Organization

An organization I deeply connect with is The National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE).
NASE's webpage states, "[We] believe self-esteem is the experience of being capable of meeting life's challenges and being worthy of happiness. We also believe in personal responsibility and accountability."

This organizations purpose is to, "...fully integrate self-esteem into the fabric of American society so that every individual, no matter what their age or background, experiences personal worth and happiness. " Coming from an abusive home I've learned first hand how difficult learning to love and accept oneself can be. NASE is working on building self-worth and self-esteem one individual at a time.

By becoming a member of this organization you will help build the future generation to believe in themselves. There are various levels of donations so anyone is able to contribute to building self-esteems. You can become part of this revolutionary vision.

For more information on this great organization please visit their website: http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/index.php


NASE. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2014. http://www.self-esteem-nase.org/index.php.