New Year's resolution to use media more creatively

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Each year I make a New Year's resolution that helps me focus my attention for the year. So far I've been pretty successful. In 2007 my New Year's resolution to promote information freedom motivated me to develop better materials and lectures for my students, and in 2008 my New Year's resolution to promote youth media helped me encourage students to express themselves with words and photos. I keep both of these resolutions in mind as I work with students on their research and independent study projects.

In 2009 my New Year's resolution to enjoy work and play helped me stay active. I rode my touring bike 2102 kilometers in 2009 and achieved my goal of 2000. Sometimes it was a bit hard to enjoy work, but I did okay.

In 2010 I want to build on my 2009 resolution to enjoy life. I don't know if I can ride 2000 kilometers again this year, but I want to make my life richer by doing something creative.

I've studied media and computer technology for many years. I teach information technology in some of my classes. Over the years I've created a few useful Web services, such as WordNet Vocabulary Helper. Recently I've been spending a lot of time just trying to keep up with technology news. I rarely learn anything really useful, so I think much of that time has been wasted.

In 2010 I want to spend less time reading about technology and more time using it for creative projects. I don't know what form my work will take, but I want to do more writing, and I hope to do something interesting with photography. And, of course, I'll keep podcasting.