Thing 19
Overall, I enjoyed participating in this challenge and I loved exploring the things other GPLD employees wrote about on their 19 Mobile Things journey. My favorite app discovery is Wunderlist. It’s useful! I can create to-do lists on the spot, make a note of missing grocery/household items upon discovery and send “honey-do” lists to my very kind husband. I also really like Instagram for all of the inspiring home décor and craft images shared.
Beyond increasing awareness of a variety of apps and their functionality, this activity was team building. We shared our 19 Mobile Things experiences in the moment, online and after the fact. I appreciate the enthusiasm and encouragement of my colleagues. Christine D. gave me much needed encouragement when I got stuck on one particular thing. I had built up the activity in my mind and as time passed and other projects began, I felt overwhelmed. So thank you, Christine.
A riff on 19 Mobile Things would be interesting. I don’t think I would want to focus on apps again, but would enjoy new challenges. There are so many things we can challenge ourselves to do with technology! Jennie F.’s Teen Tech Week challengers are so much fun. Maybe we could mix different types of challenges together. We could have some maker challenges, some web challenges, more app challenges. I will definitely participate if this type of program is offered again.
