Tuesday, February 24, 2009
The Time and Space Conundrum
So as a full-time employee and a part-time student I am having time issues I am constantly reading and absorbing, or writing and wanting to actually finish something started. The process of learning in the online masters while interesting is as frustrating. You read and you read some more and then you talk it to death and then just when you can’t take it anymore you write a paper! The old tried and true method every college uses only at times I feel isolated like now. I don’t have any outlet for one on one face to face interaction with someone who actually understands the material covered. I guess this is my problem because I decided to get my Masters in a very specific area. I do however wonder if all students in a Masters go through this blue period. Where the excitement wears off and the work overwhelms I am certain most do. I am trying so hard to manage my time, my knowledge, and my life it is a hard line to walk.
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YES YES YES (or at least me)
ReplyDeleteI am a F+F person, something gets lost in my writing (it sucks) the tone my sarcasm etc. I will say your writing is excellent I very academia, I always tell the kids "that is what the book said now put it in english" but now find myself needing to talk, well like you write.
I also have no one to dump this on, my girlfriend is good about nodding her head, and most of the teachers already thought I was crazy for taking a "student centered approach" the idea of the students creating knowledge so NY to them. Most believe the they are distributers of knowledge how could the kids know it unless we give it to them (their perception not mine)
I once gave extra credit if the students could get a text from a friend out of state (only 1 area code in this state easy to tell) and find out what they had for breakfast. I was told (many times) "you know the students are not allowed to use the cell phones. I replied have you ever had it quite when there are only two students still taking the test? well I have!
Thats awesome! I like your ideas there really needs to be more teachers who are willing to challenge the traditional ways of yesteryear and invent new paths. It makes the students more excited to learn.
ReplyDeleteJennifer!
ReplyDeleteI love this post and yes, I think most of us feel this way about our program of study. I was SO excited about starting my MS:DE program...new adventure, opportunity to earn a higher pay....and quickly got over that excitement..hummm...after a few weeks into the first semester. What was I thinking, 40+ hour job, family, community commitments and they to add in coursework that seems to consume me! It doesn't help when "life" happens any you loose a loved one and take ill during the throws of it all.
It is indeed the challenge and one I am still on the fence over whether it is worth it or try to figure out how to work with the $$$ I'm making know! Know that you can vent at me all you want, perhaps we can keep each other accountable! Take care! ~Bev