I have learnt a lot about learning recently. I have learnt that we don’t teach anymore, but help children to learn. We each have our own style of learning; some need to repeat information in order to memorise it, some have a photographic memory, and some need to “do” in order to learn.

Learning is something we (should) never stop doing. And the way we learn will continue to be as unique as each one of us. Some of us learn words to songs by listening, some by watching the video, some by singing along. Understanding complicated theories or tasks might be learnt by doing, copying, or being told. There is no one right way to learn.

My point? Well, my point is linked to the increase in mobile technology that uses video technology. Having been radio listeners for years, the public can now see what is going on around them due to the incredible advancements in technology. We can now watch the news, enjoy entertainment, follow sport, and communicate with each other from where veer we are.

I have really started to think about mobile technology and, in particular, being able to share and learn using new technology. I hope it will never replace face to face meetings, and will enhance our interpersonal skills. Like all inventions, it has the power to be used for good and bad. It’s up to us.

I had a call today from someone I worked with a few months back. I hadn’t heard from them for ages. I knew it was them as their ID flashed up on my phone.

I answered the call by saying my name and saying “Good afternoon”.

They seemed a little put out that I hadn’t greeted them personally – had I perhaps even deleted them from my phone list? Fortunately we quickly glossed over this, and got down to catching up on our respective news, and discussing a potential business idea.

But it got me thinking, is there an accepted way to greet someone on the phone when you know it’s them? Do you say their name?  Would you still be as informal if you hadn’t spoken to them for several months? Do you regularly clear out your contacts list?

I guess there is no right or wrong, but I’d be really interested to know what you do…