Spring break diversions

Yes, to keep the vacation atmosphere around here for one little boy: let's go out to eat more than usual. At least that part seemed like a vacation, even when you're staying home, and the parents are working.

I decided if I ever want to be a nursing instructor when I grow up, I ought to take some more education classes before I run out and get a terminal degree. I've been checking out MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) from all over the world here. It seems like a better option than handing over my checkbook for every class.

I actually found a nice course by Curtis Bonk (yes, it's his real name) about using technology in teaching on one of the sites. I knew of a few, but the MOOC list has many I had never even heard of at all.

Professor Bonk has some interesting viewpoints.

1. You need critical friends, web buddies, e-mail pals in online classes.

2. Your blog will be there 100 years later. What you post today might be usable tomorrow. Your digital history may be available for centuries. (Wow was my first thought). The professor mentioned a friend who published the Come and see Africa blog. The author's died in 2010 in a car accident. Her blog remains.

This tidbit of that course provided a lot of food for thought today.I can only imagine what rehab nursing will be like in 100 years, and what would they think of this blog?

Today, I read an article that people are still trying to keep rehab hospitals relevant, when the pointy haired policy wonks want to send everyone to a skilled (nursing home) care facility for rehab.

Only time will tell...enjoy your night wherever you are.