I just reviewed the syllabus, calendar of events, and other documents/links that are on the Moodle site. I've been avoiding technology for a while and it's about time I embrace it. Instead of hugging me back, technology gave me a good slap across the face. Let me explain, I already typed my blog, and then of course when I clicked for it to "post", nothing happened. So I thought I was clever by copying my entry before I posted (because this kind of thing always seems to happen to me...Murphy's Law) and when I went to create a new post and paste my entry, it was blank. Oy vey! So here I am, re-typing from memory, which shouldn't be too hard because this ordeal occurred only a few minutes. By the way, does anyone know how to access the time setting in our profile?
Okay, so back to technology. I haven't blogged before but I think it's a great way to make sure I'm on the same page (as far as course requirements) as my classmates. I also think that blogging can be quite personal because you are basically typing out your thoughts. Once you click on that orange tab labeled "publish post", your thoughts are out there. Well, in a perfect world you would only click once and not have to re-type your whole entry.
Anyway, I feel so overwhelmed and stressed out this summer because of the amount of work we have to do. I'm sure we all feel this way, and if you don't, please tell us your secret. The only way I stay sane is by seeing pass the short-term, and reminding myself by the end of this program we will be fully certified teachers, and a few steps away from a Masters degree. If they made it too easy for us, we wouldn't appreciate the blood, sweat, and tears we've poured into this program.
I really appreciate the camaraderie among the cohorts. We all want to see each other succeed. On that note, I don't really believe in luck so I'll sign off with a quote from the movie "Blow" which has origins in an old Irish blessing.
"May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars."
PJ, I too got a little confused, but feel better that I finally got it right. I looked at the syllabus and thought, will I be able to accomplish and finish all the required assignments? But I'm sure we will all make it. With the help of our classmates and guidance from Dr. Rivera, we will "get er done".
ReplyDeletePJ and Shirleen,
ReplyDeleteWith much diligence and determination, you and your classmates will succeed! Remember, I am only a keystroke away. Feel free to contact me anytime.
Best regards,
Dr. Rivera
Don't worry P.J, no one could be more confused than me right now. I was looking at the gray bars in between each post and getting mixed up as to who wrote what. I at first thought Shirleen wrote what you wrote since her post is just above yours. Then I read on and got a clue.
ReplyDeleteI share your same outlook, PJ...that we're only a few steps away. I try not to stress. Sometimes, I feel too lazy to do the work, but I'm glad that there's something still motivating me. I like to pace myself, giving myself several breaks while I slowly get the work done. Whether it's taking a short nap, playing a quick game, or just organizing my work area, it all helps to relieve the anxiety and keep away that overwhelming feeling. At the end of the day, I feel accomplished and that much closer to finishing.
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ReplyDeleteI feel like I am getting a lot accomplished now that I can blog. I am not very good with the different social networking. My previous job had what is called hotspots. Very old program used for communication. However later in my career they added windows.
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