Thomas Carlyle once said, "In every phenomenon the beginning remains always the most notable moment."
As I walked through the threshold of this classroom, I did not know what to expect. Questions such as, "Will I do well? Can I do well? Will I maintain my 4.0 gpa in this program? Is this class over my head? Am I in the wrong program? are only some of the many questions that flowed throughout my brain and I truly did not know the answer on the first day of class. I took the "Road Less Traveled" having no compass and just hoped for the best.
In hindsight, our class was quite comical on the first day as we calmly reacted to outside triggers of technology problems, fire alarms, and many others. These problematic issues neither stopped our class nor was any type of hinderance for each other. We moved from one issue to the next never losing sight of the idea of learning, working through issues, and maintaining a sense of humor throughout every step. The first day of class was a huge learning curve for me in so many ways and provides the baseline of where I was then and where I am today.
In reflection, I think I can now say that I have a clue and I am more aware of technology from my classmates and their contributions throughout this course. The presentations, discussions, emails, colloboration, and time spent on wimba was priceless to obtain the knowledge I have today. I enjoyed my time spent with all of you and have grown immensely.As we all embark on different courses I wish each and everyone of you the best of luck!
Always know that even though we are ending this course, we are just at the beginning of making a major difference in the world!
Until we meet again....
-MK
Melissa, what a beautiful posting. I love the title! You are just so right! Somehow, I felt the same way when I started with this class. I was so confused and lost. However, and as I am sure if happened to you, once everything started to unfold, I felt more confortable and with more desire to continue and learn. As you know, I had kind of a tough semester almost at the middle of the road. I even thought in just quiting. However, I said to mysef, why waisting a semester? Why just giving up? That is not what my mother taught me! When you fell, what do you do? You just stay there crying and looking around waiting for someone to bring you back up? No, right? You just get up and keep on walking. It might be painful, but you have to do it. And so that is what I did. Now, here I am, with you and many others finishing this class, and as you said, it is not the end, but the beginning to our next journey.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, it was SO GOOD to meet you, and as I have always say, I admire you SO MUCH. I like the way you express yourself, as well as your tenacy and commitment to what you do. I hope, I mean, I know we will see eachother around. We better!
Take care!
Johana
Its been an eventful semester, hectic but a lot of fun. I love your aha moment sign. See you at the showcase or next semester. Have a great holiday.
ReplyDeleteJohanna,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations - you did it!
I do have to say that sometimes life gives you roadblocks, but you just have to keep pushing through b/c in time it will change. I can remember my mom telling me as a young kid, "the only thing that is permanent is change." I really get this quote and think about it when I am struggling myself.
One of my other favorites is "life’s not about being dealt a good hand; it’s about playing a bad hand well" and use this quite often in my classroom. I think it changes the situation for my students and they look at their problems with a new pair of glasses.
Johanna, you went through a lot this semester, but you made it! Pat yourself on your back and time to relax for a few weeks (Okay...maybe not relax, but breathe!)
Missy,
ReplyDeleteWell stated! It was a pleasure working with you in class. I have learned so much from you!
Your post made me think of one of my favorite Mark Twain quotes:
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
Hope to see you soon in more MAIT courses :)
-Susan