Thing 1

Joining cpd23 late as I've only just found out about it. Having spent a good few hours looking through it and following the instruction for "thing 1", I've been led to the scary world of blogging, which like most things sounds more difficult than it actually is. This looks like a really useful learning resource, that I will gain a lot of knowledge from and hopefully a few useful contacts along the road.

I've worked within my current post for 10 years and if I'm being honest haven't kept as up to date with technology (especially Web 2.0) as I should have. I'm currently working towards my chartership through pathway 2 and this has given me the kick start I need to start on the long road of CPD and reflecting on my weaknesses, hence my current blog. I'm really enjoying learning all about social networking and how this can benefit me both professionally and personally.

So in short, I'm a complete novice blogger and looking forward to learning all the different elements that go into writing a successful blog. Now onto Thing 2!