Giving something new a go is often a little tricky to start with, but I really recomend persevering with these tools – you’ve got so much to gain. Some of the things that have worked for me…
- confidentiality – not being able to be identifiable in my professional/workplace role has meant having to really think before posting on my blog so that none of my clients are exposed, or my employer. This has meant I’ve limited posts and reflecting on clinical issues to pretty much nothing, but I’m sure it can be done! Sometimes it means that the hard work and reflecting is done well before posting something so that what’s posted is a”percolated” version of my thoughts
- do it regularly – what ever you’re trying to get the hang of, don’t leave it too long between accessing. If you’re anything like me you’ll think you’ll remember for next time, but if next time is too far away….it’s gone….and it all seems foreign and new again
- share it with others – one of the best things about this project has been sharing info and resources with others, and seeing the “real life” applications
- get good technical support – this was easy as we met weekly and there was always a couple of technically savvy people there, meaning frustration levels didn’t get too high, and nothing (read, computers)got thrown out the window!
- get over feeling you’re intruding – going into other people’s del.icio.us bookmarks isn’t intruding, it’s what they’re there for!
excellent ideas Jane – now can I pick them up and add those into an article that is slowly coming together – I can quote you as personal communication – oh.. no… I can actually quote you!
Of course…usual fees apply!!!