Learning to Golf via the Internet: Final Reflections

When I was assigned the “Networked Learning Project, I figured that I always wanted to learn how to play golf, so this would be the perfect opportunity. I immediately set up a folder in Google Docs and saved links to videos on YouTube. After watching the videos, I practiced in my backyard. (Luckily I didn’t hit the ball very far!) By far the most useful technological tool was the Ubersense app which allowed me to compare my swing with that of professionals. I was improving! I have to admit thought, that it was my son who actually helped me the most. He watched me practice a few times and immediately saw what I needed to do. He gave me two tips to improve my swing and they worked! As helpful as the Internet was, I don’t think it will replace human interaction. (That’s good to know for all of us teachers!)

So overall, this project taught me a little bit about golf but a lot about technology. I used the blog I created. I categorized and saved information on Google Drive. I watched tutorials in order to learn how to edit videos on iMovie and even how to add music. (I have to say iMovie is pretty awesome!)  For the first time, I uploaded videos to YouTube. There were a few glitches along the way and some things seemed to take forever, but the theme of the class (which I keep referring back to) seems to be persistence and flexibility.

I still have a lot to learn about both golf and technology, but for now I think I’ll leave all of my technological tools behind and go play 9 holes!