Monday evening found my group and I spending 2.5 hours in Wimba trying to organize our theory presentation for next Monday. Maybe it's the anticipation of it all, but for the first time in this MAIT program, I'm questioning the rationale behind certain apsects of this class. For instance, is there supposed to be more focus on technology implementation over content? Also, is the purpose of the quiz to practice with a Web 2.0 tool or really get 100% on everyone's quizzes? Essentially, in the process of learning about learning, I'm questioning what I'm getting out of this as a graduate student. Doing Wimba from my house is a little too close to home for me. It's difficult for me to draw the line between family and graduate work when they overlap in one place. My boys were out of sight, but not earshot. Maybe that's the realization; time is too valueable to be taken for granted. Will the hours and hours put into this project be justified or relevant in the end? Lots of questions, plenty of exhaustion, and never enough time to myself. I decided to schedule a spa day; some well-deserved me-time at the conclusion of this project. So, if you can't find me it's because I'm hanging with Elizabeth Arden!
I think we all need a spa day! I am looking forward to your presentation and am always inspired by everyone's projects. It's my favorite part of all the classes. I feel stressed sometimes and I can't imagine what it would be like with small children. I love the blog and reading everyone's blog. I can say what i'm feeling and then let it go. Somehow it helps my stress. Maybe because we are all in this together. Schedule that spa day, you deserve it, and remember in the end, everything will be ok.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm feeling better today. I had to shake off that black cloud. A day's perspective always helps too! I love blogging too!
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