I am still a “pen and paper kind of girl. In fact, as I was reading the article “12 Reasons to Ditch the Pen—Why It’s No Longer Mightiest Against the Sword” on techlearing.com, I was forced to face the reality that I have been avoiding for so long . . . my pen needs to be given last rites. I have seen this coming. Then again, who hasn’t, but I have been slow to concede. After all, I just finished taking notes on this topic using my favorite blue pen and 4 by 6 index cards.
Did I learn anything new from this article? Not necessarily, but I finally start to realize ALL the ways my life could be easier if I would just give in to technology. So many of the justifications are obvious, such as a few of the following: it is faster, it is easily editable; it is easily sharable; it is more efficient; it is with you where ever you go. At this point, I knew all this; I just never bought into it. Then I found the clinchers: it can get rid of the clutter and it is searchable. Wow! The organizational obsessive-compulsive part of my existence leaped for joy. First, I will minimize clutter—Electronic files do not require physical file folders in a physical file cabinet (i.e. I will have extra room in my office.). Second, the information will be searchable—no more trying to remember where I put something.
Now I am sold; it must be worth a try. Will it make a permanent difference? I guess, only time will tell. For now, I am definitely convinced that my pen and index card should be allowed to retire.
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