online classes r open now. though we don't officially start until monday i have two syllabi and I can't believe it. one is 14 pages long and the other is 11.
But I guess that should be OK since it's the course description, expectations, and assignments and whatnot. my prof is very thorough so that's a good thing, right?
i've completed my first assignment, to update my profile. now i've to write a introduction statement and i honestly don't know how to start. ok, i'm lying--i know how to start and perhaps i'm over analyzing this (which i know i am but hear me out mang). being that this is an online program like all other programs ppl r from who knows where, vary in age, with various values, views, experience, and perspective on anything and everything. however, this online program is developed for professionals already working in the field of higher education so there is a wider range of age and experiences here. with that said, instead of meeting in class face to face our introductions will be our 'first encounter' we have with each other. being that this is still a class, i can't write mumbo jumbo like i'm casually writing to answer a newspaper ad but i don't want to sound dry and prude either. this is my first impression that i'd make and it's a lot of pressure. i don't want ppl to think i'm this little girl who has no clue what she's talking about nor do i want them to think i'm going to be the token minority who is going to speak on diversity and for the disadvantaged populations (though I may). *sigh* i'll figure something out. knowing me, i'll write what i may and add a few things here and there in regards to my hobbies and interests but keep it simple at the same time.
i've logged on and looked around at the online site to see how to maneuver around. seems simple enough. for my intro class i have discussion topics each week to respond to and then i have to do at least two peer responses. all responses need to be relevant to the reading or at least my writing needs to display how i can or cannot apply the material. seems simple enough. thankfully, everything is on the syllabus and being that i have several weeks before camp starts I can read ahead of time so i don't get too behind once my life is turned upside down in june.
yes, you can certainly do this Lisa!!!
speaking of which, i need to prep stuff for my chinese class. i could use some of the same stuff--which i may--but being that my two students will be in level 3 next year i need to see what units they will be covering so i can help them. i think class will be very easy this year. being that i will only have two students, its manageable and i may give them less busy work but more in-class and group presentations. we'll see. i can hear one of them now--he'll complain about anything.
eating healthy today. had an asian salad (carrots, cucumber, lettuce, shrimp, pork loaf strips, cilantro, grn onions with a dash of fish sauce, lime, and hot chillies) and topped it off with some yummy vanilla yogurt and fresh strawberries. i saw that i had my oats and honey granola bar so i crumpled it up and threw it in my yogurt. o my gawd, i've not had that for a long time. it was sooOOOoOOoo good!!!!
next week...no more excuses...gott
a do this!!! grrrrrrr!!!!!!
