This new technology is fascinating. I'm glad to be a part of this group and learning along the way. As with anything new it's so important to keep perspective. I chose this You Tube video (see Last Child in the Woods above) because it emphasizes that we need to make sure the things that we value aren't lost. Being outdoors in nature is good not only for our physical health in terms of exercise but equally important (as research is showing i.e. Attention Deficit Disorder) for our mental health and brain power.
Using You Tube is an interesting experience. It's incredible how many videos are out there and you can certainly spend a lot of time finding what you are looking for. With the combination of sound and video it is much more effective to watch than reading text so I can see why it has become so popular. I will continue to make cautionary use of it.
Hey HikinGram
ReplyDeleteI just watched your video choice and was deeply moved by it. I am one of those nature loving parents who raised my children to love the outdoors.They are adults now, and have fallen into the ways of the culture, by my standards too many indoor games,like Wii and Kinect, but I know that I have planted seeds.
One of the best things about being part of a course like this, is when you have a particular perspective that you want to share. Believing strongly that we should be outdoors is a great message to get to the online community. You'll be able to find people who believe like you do, but also be a great resource for people who might need to hear a message like that.
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