Course coming to an end.....

Now that this course is coming to an end, there is a sigh of relief. This has actually been my first REAL online course and I felt that I have learned so much since the beginning. Situations such as working on my own, pacing my work based on my work schedule, things going on in my personal life and how much I already know about a subject and giving my self enough time to research and find information..prioritizing and organizing.

I also accomplished how to work on teams, and with team mates that are much more informed than myself. I am used to working with other indivualls and giving my input and my prior knowledge into play. However, I felt that I was learning from others and listening, which was still beneficial. At first I was uncomfortable about my environment, but I see it more as myself growing.

I am now working on my research paper and getting things done. There is a sigh like I mentioned earlier, but glad I had a challenge there as well for me.

Things are well....

I am not feeling overwhelmed as much as before. I have some of my big lesson done, and things are coming together. I am starting the research project due...and focusing my attention towards that.

The "Odd" Ball.....

Well, I am having a great experience with my team so far. However, I feel that I am the odd ball of the team. Being said, everyone on my team has had more than 3 years teaching experience, know a little bit more in the education field than I do, and are a bit older. I don't have a problem with this at all, however, it makes it difficult to "input" on suggestions because I only have 2 years experience as a teacher.

They understand my situation and always allow me to make suggestions. However, I know that self is the key to personal growth and development.

Communication

Right now our group got done with our meeting. Our communication within the group is great. Whenever there are questions, they get answered. Whenever there is a comment, people listen and return with their opinion.

We are currently working on our concept maps. From the syllabus, there were misinterpretations about the assignment. As a group, we were able to collaborate and discuss questions, problems, etc. This is especially nice, because at work, working with my team is hectic at times....

As for assignments, things are going smoothly. Not as much tension in the beginning, and I feel more in tuned with whats going on.

Got Done with Data....on to the next task.

I just finished my data analysis on my spread sheet. Looking at my data, I see that this particular school needs help with Reading. I am thinking ahead of what kind of lesson plan I would right for a 7th grade to help increase thjeir scores, but nothing comes to mind. I am going to be doing some research this weekend to see what I can find.

Excel assignment

Things for this class have been coming along smoothly. When I had to do the Excel assignment, I had completely forgot how to use the program. I used it throughout college and high school...but then drew a blank. It was nice to have another assignment refresh this program to me. I played around with the software and the graphing part to make my graphs a little more exciting and engaging.Now I am trying to find a way of integrating it into my classroom, remembering that its only kindergarten.

I GOT IN!

I finally got in to Elluminate! I was so excted about that! I got to communicate with one of my group members and we discussed our progess with our project. I sill need to purchase a mic, but am glad to have itworking on my computer.