Readiness

After listening to the archives, I was so sorry that I missed out on this discussion. The concept maps were fantastic and I learned quite a bit. So much of what we deal with as adults we find happens to us wheter we are "ready" for it or not. I really can relate to what Danielle said in her presentation. When I got pregnant with my first child, EVERYONE had a comment or a story, but no one could prepare me and my husband for raising a deaf child. I was ready to be a mom, in any way, shape or form. Ready or not, I had this little girl who couldn't hear me. I had no choice but to be ready to learn sign language and learn how to use hearing aids. The Readiness came again when I had my son. Each step in my children's lives have been a "ready or not" story. Ready for sign, ready for hearing aids, ready for cochelar implants, etc. Finally with this third pregnancy, we are actually READY for whatever comes our way because we have learned from past experiences what to expect.

Great Class!

I thought last nights class was an eye-opening experiencet is in that I couldn't believe how different we all are with our takes on Andragogy. We all had such different maps, but yet each person taught me something different. I left with a complete understanding of Need to Know and Self-Concept. It's amazing how much you can learn about one particular topic from your peers and how we can all teach each other. I walked away with learning more from this class that I feel like I learned from my entire undergrad career. That is the beauty of Adult Education; you feel such a sense of understanding and enlightenment after each class. Thanks to all for your great explanations! And Kudos to Michelle, Brandy, and Jessica for a great start with facilitating!

And as a side note, thought of last nights picture drawings and found this cartoon! :)

So much for getting ahead

I was trying to get my finished worksheet uploaded and was not successful. Apparently there have been some technical difficulties trying to attach documents. Oh well, I guess it's time to take a break anyway and make dinner for the kids. Hopefully by the time I log back on tonight, the problem will be fixed and I can move on to the next task at hand.

How to beat the heat....

So originally I had planned on going to the beach tomorrow.... however homework will be keeping me inside and in the air conditioning. I haven't been to the beach since BEFORE I had my daughter who is now 5. I had hoped on visiting the beach and soaking up some sun before I have my two kids home from ESY and another baby to care for. Needless to say after tonights class I knew the beach was not an option tomorrow. After I got my house back in order from not being home, I sat for a minute and watched tomorrow's weather forecast and thought, "Thank God we have an assignment to work on!" I would have NEVER sat on a beach in 95 degree weather...too hot while pregnant! Now instead of sweating at the beach, I can sit at home... in air conditioning!! and be comfortable.

Another benefit is that being a "newbie" to Wimba, I'm looking foward to meeting with my group members tomorrow just as a practice run for accessing the classroom from home. Hopefully I'll get to join the rest of the class from my home on Wednesday. I'm envious of all of you home in your pj's... I'm just hoping my kids cooperate!

First Class...OMG

Where to start... I have to say that my first class of Adult Learning is nothing that I had expected. I was overwhelmed last night when I left class. I wasn't sure if I was going to figure it all out. I had to get home and take a look at all we discussed again. I have to say that I was able to relax and think about the class after my husband made me a great milkshake, bananas with strawberry and chocolate ice cream.....After reviewing what we had discussed, I felt more comfortable. I decided to log back into Blackboard and post something, my wiki that I maintained for a previous class. I was successful and thought, "Well that wasn't so difficult." I got a good nights sleep, got the kids off to ESY this morning and decided to dive in. I've already completed assignments and feel so much better about the class. BRING IT ON!