Thing 19

I am working on my APSU 23 things and I am developing a posting for the APSU Ning site. At this time, I am waiting for approval to post to the Ning site. I have investigated some of the other sites listed on the APSU 23 things. A couple of the Ning sites have some good information for teachers in general. Due to the nature of the subject that I teach, some of the materials and suggestions are a bit limited.
Since I am not a "die hard" hobbyist, I am struggling with how I would use some of these sites. In addition, I do not typically enjoy being on the computer any more than absolutely necessary. Because I view the computer and internet merely as a tool to conduct work, I do not see myself being an active participant in on-line blogs or communities.
I have learned about some of the interesting communities that I can use to gain additional information that would assist me in preparing for classes. Mush beyond this, I do not see myself getting too involved in web based communities. Actually, I am more interested in using the web for research than I am in communicating with others. I prefer to communicate with my colleagues in person about best practices and improving lessons, rather than seeking advice from an on-line community.