I'm glad I took this class. It was stimulating for my brain which needed a different challenge. Since I spend hours at my computer anyway making them more constructive was a good thing. My computer is my hobby.
This experience has opened up new avenues of usefulness to me. Areas I would not have explored were it not for this class. Why? Because I associated them with things I'm not interested in. Example, MP3 players or format. All I ever heard about MP3 was it played music that isn't "my cup of tea" so that is how I labeled it. I've learned that MP3 is much more than that.
The NYPL card opened new avenues. I used it to get items needed for two assignments for this class. In doing so I learned there are lots of other interesting places to enjoy there. I do have a question about the card. I discovered that once I logged in I appear to be logged in permanently because when I went back to their site I was able to jump right in. I don't like that because it leaves me vulnerable. I could not find how to log out. Can anyone help me please.
This class has been enjoyable, frustratingly so at times but never-the-less enjoyable. Those posting comments to my blogs, thank you. Would I take another class? You betcha!! Am already thinking of it.
My Father had a violin. I took lessons in school and private and became proficient enough to play in the school orchestra. Over the years I've dabbled at playing it but not very seriously.
Shortly after starting Old Dogs a BCC Continuing Ed catalogue fell into my hands. In it I discovered "Anyone Can Fiddle: Beginning Fiddle for Adults." "Perhaps you had lessons as a child but have not touched it since. If so, this is the class for you!" Someone must have told on me. I'm going to check and see if the class will be offered again. It is a group class so if I squawk wrong I can blame it on "the other guy." Just kidding. Bet I'll know if my son reads this blog.
Learning should be a life long experience. Sometimes it takes prodding an Old Dog to get him going. Thank you Pam for all your hard work to make these classes possible. I hope the lesson schedule will be online long enough for me to keep a copy for reference. Another benefit of this class has been learning where to find something. I might not remember the detail but with the direction in the lesson plan will be able to get the detail.
Shortchange Gene
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I'll check into the logout issue when I get back from visiting my family in Oregon and have a bit more time online. Good question, though.
Not to worry, Gene. Old Dogs will stay online indefinitely.
I gave it a try. After you log into the NYCPL site, don't you have 3 links in the upper right hand corner of the screen? They are for Logout, My eList, and Help. If not, let me know, and we'll sort this out together when I'm back next week.
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