Blog #2

On Overload...

PC is getting a full workout with multiple assignments, readings and postings. Been in school since later part of August. I remember one thing about that weekend at orientation that stood out in my mind, that one thing was the need for balance in one's life. This summer has been a worldwind of excitement and sadness. The birth of my grandson, Aiden and the death of my husband of 34 years makes one take inventory of all that is important in one's life. I value my family life which includes daughters, Toni & Michelle, son, Eric and my other grands, Kayla & Marcell. Sunday family dinners at my home are notorious for down home cooking and family fun. Sometimes I just like to sit back and watch the activity of the kids and grands as they challenge each other at the Michael Jackson Wii Experience or playing Wii games. I have been in school or worked two jobs most of my children's & now all of my grandchildren's life. I seek the terminal degree as for self. I want the grands to see it can be done. Just call me Dr. Granny.
The need for balance is hard to achieve with competing activities happening. Obviously something has to give but the question is what?  Technological advances help to keep the family close when distance is the name of the game. For example: As a student, papers and other assignments require my immediate attention, Daughters are capturing family moments with mobile devices and uploading to facebook or sending it directly to my Droid X for a few moments of family connectiveness. Now to the heart of the matter, what happens when you feel overloadeded and unbalance? Do you give up and quit when quiting is not really an option. Just the ramblings of a tired assistant professor after a Monday filled with meetings, student concerns, more meetings and  an evening class with no time but tons of work to do in all three courses and for my employer, Coppin State University.

I was pleasantly surprised that grades were posted for assignment #1. Thanks to you, Dr. Wright for timely feedback from an anxious student. If nothing else, being an online student does sensitize you to that role after teaching online. Contacted group leader about the wiki group assignment. She was very receptive to a conference call  possibly on Wednesday with the group. Spent part of the evening reading everything I could about JING. TechSmith has its own Education Blog. I am learning all about the added features in anticipation for the implementation of my instructional plan later in the semester.  I just love that big old yellow sun icon especially the fact that I can upload a screenshot to facebook without much effort.
 No real concerns this week regarding the course. Just a little tired...