The Kite Runner, a very moving journey where a man explains "I became what I am at the age of twelve". This poignant book-club read of the Ladies of Yanbu International School 2005 by Khaled Hosseini was the connecting thread that took the conversation from mapping a language arts curriculum to a more personal level. Jill was kind enough to give me the next book A Thousand Splendid Suns which had been given to her by a student, as long as I promised to pass it on. I knew it must be a good book, as I had been similarly inspired by The Red Tent.
I can't keep my promise.
I haven't read it yet. Since June. Not a page.
This reminds me of the journey to Web 2.0. The tools are there, but can be easily tucked away on a shelf - just not opened, not used.
I am on the computer constantly - I work for a consulting service which specializes in internet-based tools - php easy-to-use software for educators. Memories of Web 1.0 code start to trickle back into my mind from my 1997 introduction to "Assistant Webmastering" just at the entry point of WYSWIG html writing.
It is so easy to post a blog. Online photo galleries offer an awesome way to keep up with growing nieces and nephews. I experienced sales through the internet. Heck, I can even send bridal and wedding gifts without getting out of my pajamas.
So why is it a challenge to stay on top of my assignments in a class designed to teach me to teach Web 2.0?
The book is on the shelf. I haven't cracked the cover to read the pages and take the words into my life. It's a matter of using these tools to simplify my life.
Soon. So I can keep my promise, and pass it on.
1 comment:
I read The Kite Runner and The Red Tent, just finished A Thousand Spendid Suns for my book group. I had borrowed it from a friend and now that I have read it, I don't want to return it! I like to keep the books on my shelf because when I walk by and get a glance at the binding it reminds me of the message it sent me. These all taught me about having empathy for others. I wonder if the next generation will have a book shelf that sends them messages, or will they read everything online!
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