I want to try this course at the beginning of the summer semester before the formal start of it. I cannot persuade myself if I have to take this course. I am also not sure if this course is what I really want. I don't know what does Web. 2.0 means but I just don't want to learn many theories and histories about this area. I want to be skillful, be creative and be professional one day! I know what I want but I don't know what I can get.
Another reason that makes me hesitate is my pregnancy. I am a 36 weeks pregnant woman with a 2 years old son. I already chose one course for the summer and don't want to be overwhelmed and make life messy. I discussed with my husband. He said it is all up to me. I am so glad he is so supportive and understanding.
Then I told myself to try first and decide later. After reading the syllabus, trying various instructional media (most of them I have never tried, such as voice thread, Adobe spark, and Twitter), listening to the professor's presentation, I feel I was deeply motivated and touched by the course. I am so glad also so grateful for the professor who creates so many materials in order to achieve the best learning outcome. I can feel the intensive work ahead of me. However, there is no reason for me to drop it. This course is what I want!! Maybe it will be hard and I even don't know what will happen when the baby born. However, I simply just don't want to miss this amazing course!
I am glad that you are embarking on this adventure. I too feel overwhelmed and also excited! I think this course is going to be an amazing opportunity to change the way we connect with the world around us. I am the mom of a 3 year old and I know the challenges of being a student and parent. Hopefully we can be resources to one another as we figure our way through the world of Web 2.0.
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Thank you for the encouragement. I am happy we are on the same boat :) Actually I feel stressful for the pregnancy. And this course creates a lot of distraction avoiding me thinking about too much or worry to much. I hope you can find way to balance too !
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I'm the mom of an 8 year old, and yes, it is difficult to be an academic and a parent. When my daughter was 1 week old she was sleeping in my arms while I attended a prelim defense.
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Thank you Professor for the encouragement ! I will stick on my resolution. I just happened to know how amazing a baby joins your life, so we decide to have another. And then I just happened to know how amazing this course is ( I am very grateful for this). I love all the things you create and the consideration you have for the students. I am glad to be here :)
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