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.