I knew I was likely to get behind on the course, but am now trying to catch up. In week 4 (I am two weeks behind I think) we were asked to put some observations up on iSpot. I mis-remembered the instructions and put 3 rather than 4. However, as I read it, I thought we would then be able to see 'interactions' with the species - but my observations are not linked to anything. Of course I was in a bit of a hurry - and it is only now, coming back to it that I noticed we were supposed to tag our observations with #FLeco13 to connect with others on the course so, back into iSpot but I couldn't see how to do the tagging. I like the idea of using iSpot as part of the course - and iSpot is itself wonderful, but it is important to be able to see the connections and the interactions. So I gave up on that and thought I would have another try at joining the discussion. I have never been able to do this either from this machine (a fairly old MacBook) or from my iPad - the only OK machines I have at home unless I try the iphone and I really don't want to try to type much on an iPhone. So, when I start to try to put a comment in the forum, the iPad freezes - and when I do it on this machine, the page also freezes.
So I have to give up on that one which is a shame. I can see what others have written though.
Taking the course has really made me think about what I see when I am out and about and about the local habitat and ecosystems. I even got going on my Nature blog again. It is a shame that we are having one of the wettest and windiest spells that I remember - as it is not conducive to long walks outside.
So now back to the course, but without being able to contribute to the discussion. Pity
