Poor Planning leads to Poor Execution

Further posts will include more Ringette related material, Right now I am thinking about how I will be making my backyard rink. Currently there is still a garden that is being harvested, but that won’t stop me from using a tape measure. I want my Rink to be 20 feet wide, by 30 feet long. As we can see from the picture there is some yardwork that needs to be done prior to the building of the rink. There are many methods, The Walter Gretzky Method was to simply just use a sprinkler until an icerink formed and then something a little more planned as noted from this blog, https://rogueengineer.com/how-to-build-a-backyard-ice-rink/ will be used. There will be some materials that need to be gathered. but the measuring portion is complete and the cleanup is underway. As mentioned in the Title, Poor planning leads to poor execution!

Rob

I guess, I am trying to use more low tech options

When I think about my daily tech habits, I consider what I have on me and around me at all times. I wear a Garmin smartwatch, I own an iPhone 15, and I use a reliable, albeit slightly outdated, desktop PC. When I need information, I turn to Google, which often leads me to YouTube for tutorials. These are tools that have supported me throughout my academic pursuits.

During my first two years of university, I completed all my courses on Zoom. By my third year, I invested in a MacBook Pro, aligning myself with the Apple ecosystem due to my preference for durable products that will last. Despite my affinity for technology, I still appreciate traditional tools. Sometimes, pen and paper are more effective—they never run out of battery. I also manage my month with what I call my “Big Ass Calendar” (BAC). It’s where I organize my class schedule, track upcoming assignments, and plan a study schedule for finals. Everything goes on the BAC.

When it’s time to get serious and tackle schoolwork, I have a straightforward approach: I do the work. I procrastinate just like everyone else, but I’ve never missed a deadline in my academic career. I attribute this discipline to maturity. If I were 21, I would probably have been just as distracted as everyone else by the latest gadgets and social media.

Outside of academics, I’m part of several Discord communities and participate in both online and tabletop gaming clubs. Interestingly, I’ve developed an appreciation for low-tech experiences and tangible items, which has led me to intentionally unplug from time to time. When it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with technology, I’m mindful of when I’m “doom scrolling” and make a point not to use my phone in bed. Other than that, I try to follow a basic principle: if I’m hungry, I eat. It’s all about paying attention to my needs.

If I were to offer advice to my future students, I’d simply say: “Keep your head up, put the phone on silent, and experience the world with your eyes—not through the lens of your phone camera.”

Rob

 

Welcome

Hi there folks!

I first had to rack my brain to think about what sort of experience with Educational Technology. Then I realized I grew up when the computer labs in school were packed full of Apple Macintosh II’s. This was the Era of Number Crunchers to “learn” math. This may be an example of how games aid in learning tasks, but that may be a post for another section.

I do not mind blogging, as a just about teacher (Final Semester in class) we are expected to reflect on our experiences of the day, and adapt those into our pedagogy. I find it as a form of meditation, and this is basically just an online journal of experiences. Another form of Meditation that I enjoy is the open road. It feels cliche, but you and the open road on a motorcycle is both relaxing and exhilerating all at the same time. I’ll attach an imagine of my old bike, and a link to a website where you too can play some number crunchers! https://classicreload.com/number-munchers.html

Thanks for the read

Rob