Chapter 4-9

I tried doing my reading throughout the week because of the quantity involved. I think my tired state of mind really effected what I got out of it. I understood much of it because of prior study (as Lisa said in her post, she learns better by doing somthing over and over). But the theorist Gagne was new to me and I can't say that I particularly understood. I will pay close attention to what is written about him in our upcoming papers.

I wish I were further along on my research of Howard Gardner. I did find some great articles from the online databases provided by the library. I don't miss having to actually go to the library to find a periodical - aisles and aisles and shelves upon shelves of books. But I fondly remember the feeling of success when I eventually found the article I on my treasure hunt for.

Trucking Along

I think I'm starting to get a bit more comfortable with classes. Getting the Instructional Design and website project completed is a big load off. I'm getting into the routine of balancing work, family, and school. I actually got to go to the Renaissance Festival yesterday! The cooler weather also helps motivate me - fresh air throughout the house gives me the drive to grade papers and I might even get some reading done.

Still uncertain

The weekend is over. I did lots of homework, and I'm back to work. I never thought that I would find the weekdays to be less stressful than the weekends??? Getting homework done during the week is proving to be quite difficult, so saving it for the weekends seems to be working out well, just chaotic.
The Instructional Design assignment is coming along. I'm feeling better about it. It takes me back to Teacher Ed. courses writing detailed lesson plans that professors swore we would have to do on a daily basis. I can see how Educational Technology plans would need to be more detailed than a daily plan - especially incorporated software, links, and directions for use.

Here I Go!

This is my 4th year of teaching, I feel as though I'm too comfortable with my job. I made the decision to earn a degree in Edcuational Technology.

In looking back at the past couple weeks of class, I believeI'm overthinking the assignments - making things too difficult!I know I have many questions that may be easy for others. I'm hoping once I get comfortable with the coursework my silly questions will ease up or cease altogether.

Successes so far: I'm finally not intimidated by the phrase"instructional design". I have created a skeleton website using HTML.