"Just visiting right now"

In the video on visiting or residing on the internet, it was easy for me to identify my current status.   I am difinitely an internet visitor.  Although I must admit that after just the few sessions we have had regarding integrating technology into our presence as educators, I have become intrigued by how the internet can work for me.

I had always thought of the internet as a place to get information.  I think of it as a technological toolbox allowing me to gather information I need without leaving any trace of my presence.  I like the idea of being private with my interests and never saw a purpose for posting my life for all to see.  That feeling hasn't changed, but I do want to explore how to use the internet to promote my educational agenda.  Moving my presence on the internet from "academic and technological skills" to "culture and motivation" will be a future goal. 

I come from a generation of internet visitors or digital immigrants (as they have been called).  I am a linear thinker so the idea of stimuli coming at me from multiple sources seems somewhat overwhelming.  Needless to say I held out on purchasing a Kindle.  One of my favorite things to do is to go to the bookstore and purchase a book.  The feel of the book and the texture of the pages was something I didn't want to give up.  Well, I did finally purchase a Kindle and it has been revolutionary!  It is so lightweight and easy to use.  I even downloaded the kindle app on my iphone so I can have a book with me 24/7.  I think I initially held out because of fear.  Now I can't imagine life without it.  I hope my experience with becoming an internet residence produces the same results!