Earlier today, I was having difficulty doing some work. I was in the computer room and some of my classmates came in. I debated whether I should ask them for help but I was not sure. Anyway, it so happened that one of them needed help with their work and asked me. I gladly helped them.
After that, I grabbed the opportunity to ask for assistance and to my relief, they were only too happy to help me and within minutes I had solved the problem. It goes to show that if you do good to someone else, you will attract goodness to yourself.
I am happy with the way I quickly overcame my shyness (or maybe embarrassment) at not knowing something which seemed so obvious to the other students. Next time I am faced with a similar situation I will ask no matter what anybody says. After all, we are all here to learn and as learners, some of us are bound to be ahead of the pack. So what? We cannot all be the same and to allow for other people's brilliance to shine before yours is a wise human thing to do.
So my lesson here is simply to ask and you shall receive. Keep things hidden and you shall fail miserably.
Anybody moved by this? Any familiar bells sounding? I hope so; the aim being that if you change your position you are bound to hit a mine and possibly strike gold!
Give it a try if you want, you have nothing to loose except a slice of your ego (you may quickly recover from this if you are a positive minded person). Forgive me if it sounds like I am telling you off because I am not!
Cheers.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Week 5 - Friday
Well well well, another week has come to an end. Wednesday was okay and the content of the course seems to be getting more interesting by the day. That computer hitch that I mentioned was finally sorted out and I was able to get on with my work. Honestly, when the computer was down I felt so de-motivated. I tried to ignore it with the reassurance that it would be sorted but this was difficult until I received email confirmation that the matter was being dealt with.
Finally I heaved a sigh of relief. I had started my assignment on Monday so Thursday was just a polishing up day. I must say that my personal tutor helped me because I got an answer about something that had been bothering me and I must say the peace that came with it was amazing. The seminar that we had later went well and I was happy with my participation in it.
After my classes, I set forth to the library and proceeded to complete my assignment. It took a while but I did not notice because I was so engrossed in it. I asked for assistance where I needed it and within no time, I had completed my work and edited it a couple of times and then finally posted it online as I was supposed to. I felt that this was better than last week's, which was more like a 'breaking-the-ice' activity; a warm up maybe.
I had a bit of a problem with one of the students and I had the courage to sort it out. I was thoroughly pissed off about it and felt really angry. Later I reviewed the situation and decided that I was not going to dwell on it. I had said my piece and there was not more I could do. Furthermore, there is so much work to do that I have no time to waste crying over spilt milk. But to tell the truth - I was not amused with the person. But it is better to forgive than to hold a grudge because forgiving spends less energy.
Right. Today being Friday we are having a practical session and boy don't I enjoy those! I cannot wait.
Do have a great weekend because I know I will.
Cheers!
Finally I heaved a sigh of relief. I had started my assignment on Monday so Thursday was just a polishing up day. I must say that my personal tutor helped me because I got an answer about something that had been bothering me and I must say the peace that came with it was amazing. The seminar that we had later went well and I was happy with my participation in it.
After my classes, I set forth to the library and proceeded to complete my assignment. It took a while but I did not notice because I was so engrossed in it. I asked for assistance where I needed it and within no time, I had completed my work and edited it a couple of times and then finally posted it online as I was supposed to. I felt that this was better than last week's, which was more like a 'breaking-the-ice' activity; a warm up maybe.
I had a bit of a problem with one of the students and I had the courage to sort it out. I was thoroughly pissed off about it and felt really angry. Later I reviewed the situation and decided that I was not going to dwell on it. I had said my piece and there was not more I could do. Furthermore, there is so much work to do that I have no time to waste crying over spilt milk. But to tell the truth - I was not amused with the person. But it is better to forgive than to hold a grudge because forgiving spends less energy.
Right. Today being Friday we are having a practical session and boy don't I enjoy those! I cannot wait.
Do have a great weekend because I know I will.
Cheers!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Week 5 - Tuesday
Today was okay. We had a lovely lecture with a lot of output from the lecturer and input from the students and that made it lively.
We later had discussions in the afternoon and at least everyone contributed what they could and the lecturer added what people had missed. I decided to stay on in the library to do some study because I have come to realize that studying at home is so difficult. When I get home, I usually get into a rest mode and this can extend a little bit too long. I am enjoying staying on and will do more of this for the rest of the term.
I understood what was taught today and by reviewing the material I am finding that it is sticking more. Of course I will carry on reading and reviewing until it is committed to memory. As for now, I am content with my efforts.
We'll see what Wednesday is like.
Cheers.
We later had discussions in the afternoon and at least everyone contributed what they could and the lecturer added what people had missed. I decided to stay on in the library to do some study because I have come to realize that studying at home is so difficult. When I get home, I usually get into a rest mode and this can extend a little bit too long. I am enjoying staying on and will do more of this for the rest of the term.
I understood what was taught today and by reviewing the material I am finding that it is sticking more. Of course I will carry on reading and reviewing until it is committed to memory. As for now, I am content with my efforts.
We'll see what Wednesday is like.
Cheers.
Week 5
As usual we went to a different site to spend a good 6 hours in a seminar with fellow students. I thought it went well because our group was so cooperative and we all gave each other a chance to air their views during our discussion. I was bubbling with energy and had so many examples to give that I had to apologise to the group for being too vocal and asked them not to find offence with me for almost always having something to say. (I mean, others need a chance to speak otherwise I will be taking over the discussion which would not be fair to the rest).
At the end of the discussion, I explained to the facilitator that I was overly enthusiastic about the whole learning experience and did not want to appear snobbish. But he told me that my participation was very okay and that I had just to be myself and carry on doing what I was doing. So next week should be remarkable just like this one was.
The rest of the day went well and we finished in good time. I had my break in the classroom and spent time reading some of the literature so that I was better prepared for the session. Maybe that's why I am full of ideas! If so, why not?
Anyway, I was quite happy with the day and I am looking forward to Tuesday - another busy day ahead. See ya!
At the end of the discussion, I explained to the facilitator that I was overly enthusiastic about the whole learning experience and did not want to appear snobbish. But he told me that my participation was very okay and that I had just to be myself and carry on doing what I was doing. So next week should be remarkable just like this one was.
The rest of the day went well and we finished in good time. I had my break in the classroom and spent time reading some of the literature so that I was better prepared for the session. Maybe that's why I am full of ideas! If so, why not?
Anyway, I was quite happy with the day and I am looking forward to Tuesday - another busy day ahead. See ya!
End of week 4
The rest of the week went well. The lectures were fine and I was glad to have made it to all my sessions for the week. I am deadly serious about my attendance and do my best to get to classes on time.
As the week progressed, the workload did what it does best - it piled up. It is like a huge mountain waiting for a climber and guess what, I have signed up for the climb. I try to do my work as it is given and find that it works out right except for a little hitch. I was unable to access a key part of the computer system which I needed to carry on my work and I was really disappointed. It felt like running for the goal yet your feet were tied down. I was informed that it would be rectified within 24 hrs but this has not materialised. I really hope it happens quickly because I do not want to be left out.
We had a practical session at the end of the week and I must say I enjoyed it. I was happy to help one of my colleagues who had not had experience as a HCA in a while and learn at the same time. There is some joy in helping others because I find that it helps you to focus and recall what you have learnt previously. We also had a seminar which I gladly participated in. I have discovered that I like group work and sharing ideas with people no wonder I enjoy the IP module. Bring it on!
So here goes week four and it beautifully ushers in week 5.
Good day y'all.
As the week progressed, the workload did what it does best - it piled up. It is like a huge mountain waiting for a climber and guess what, I have signed up for the climb. I try to do my work as it is given and find that it works out right except for a little hitch. I was unable to access a key part of the computer system which I needed to carry on my work and I was really disappointed. It felt like running for the goal yet your feet were tied down. I was informed that it would be rectified within 24 hrs but this has not materialised. I really hope it happens quickly because I do not want to be left out.
We had a practical session at the end of the week and I must say I enjoyed it. I was happy to help one of my colleagues who had not had experience as a HCA in a while and learn at the same time. There is some joy in helping others because I find that it helps you to focus and recall what you have learnt previously. We also had a seminar which I gladly participated in. I have discovered that I like group work and sharing ideas with people no wonder I enjoy the IP module. Bring it on!
So here goes week four and it beautifully ushers in week 5.
Good day y'all.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Week 4
This week has began with a study day at one of the other campuses which meant that we had to go to our campus earlier than usual and be bused to the other campus...make sense? The ride was delayed as one of the students was caught up in traffic. One of the motorways was jammed due to an accident that eventually led it to be shut most of the day. So after wading through the traffic and keeping us waiting for nearly 25 minutes, the student finally arrived and we were able to set off.
We arrived late and registered late and got to our group sessions late and started late but in the end all went well. The beginning of the session was a bit difficult to understand but I suppose that always happens when introduced to a new topic and learning style. Most of the students seemed dejected with the experience of working with people you have only just met that I felt it clouded their judgment and concentration on the task at hand. Everybody I spoke to as the session progressed seemed to be expressing doubt as to the relevance of the whole 'thing'. I am happy that I did not simply join into the gloom. I set myself a task of understanding what it was all about so I quickly skimmed through the handbook and got the gist of what was expected of us. I was able to explain to some of the puzzled students what the aim of the session was and I was more than happy to help. What I was not sure of, I directed them to the tutor to assist with.
I am happy with the way I contributed to the group discussion from the word go and I gave others a fair chance to express their views. I willingly accepted correction when an idea I suggested did not quite meet with approval and I did not take offence. Instead I learned from the alternative suggestion. I was terrified of getting lost so I stayed in the room all the time. I had carried packed lunch so I did not need to go to the canteen to buy anything. Money is rather scarce so the less I spend on buying cafeteria food the better. As it is I spend enough on petrol already.
The discussion went well. Our Chair for the session was very quiet and hardly said a word so all of us had to chip in somehow and just keep everything going. After lunch, the other members seemed disinterested and fed up and did not want to carry on discussing. I honestly felt that we could have done more but then again it was a group discussion and if everyone else just wanted things finished with I felt no need to initiate any further discussion. Anyhow, we all presented our shared findings and did well to outline what we had achieved. Next time I will be more brave and speak or forever hold my peace!
I got home and got the first part of the assignment done straight away as my workload is piling up and the more I leave things, the harder it is becoming. I am happy with myself for getting the work done straight away. It keeps my morale going.
Well the week continues and lets see it unfold....
We arrived late and registered late and got to our group sessions late and started late but in the end all went well. The beginning of the session was a bit difficult to understand but I suppose that always happens when introduced to a new topic and learning style. Most of the students seemed dejected with the experience of working with people you have only just met that I felt it clouded their judgment and concentration on the task at hand. Everybody I spoke to as the session progressed seemed to be expressing doubt as to the relevance of the whole 'thing'. I am happy that I did not simply join into the gloom. I set myself a task of understanding what it was all about so I quickly skimmed through the handbook and got the gist of what was expected of us. I was able to explain to some of the puzzled students what the aim of the session was and I was more than happy to help. What I was not sure of, I directed them to the tutor to assist with.
I am happy with the way I contributed to the group discussion from the word go and I gave others a fair chance to express their views. I willingly accepted correction when an idea I suggested did not quite meet with approval and I did not take offence. Instead I learned from the alternative suggestion. I was terrified of getting lost so I stayed in the room all the time. I had carried packed lunch so I did not need to go to the canteen to buy anything. Money is rather scarce so the less I spend on buying cafeteria food the better. As it is I spend enough on petrol already.
The discussion went well. Our Chair for the session was very quiet and hardly said a word so all of us had to chip in somehow and just keep everything going. After lunch, the other members seemed disinterested and fed up and did not want to carry on discussing. I honestly felt that we could have done more but then again it was a group discussion and if everyone else just wanted things finished with I felt no need to initiate any further discussion. Anyhow, we all presented our shared findings and did well to outline what we had achieved. Next time I will be more brave and speak or forever hold my peace!
I got home and got the first part of the assignment done straight away as my workload is piling up and the more I leave things, the harder it is becoming. I am happy with myself for getting the work done straight away. It keeps my morale going.
Well the week continues and lets see it unfold....
End of week 3
As expected, week 3 ended well. We had a practical session and it was amazing. Personally, I felt a bit nervous and was wondering what would happen, how the session would be. On checking with my mates, almost everybody seemed to be in the same boat.
When you do not know what to expect in any situation, apprehension takes over. Anyhow, I put on my courage boots and got going. It was very good. Again, not as daunting as I previously feared. I was happy with my contribution to the tasks as well as the discussion afterwards. The session ended early which meant that I could get home and recap on everything. Studying was the last thing on my mind so I simply tidied up the house and relaxed watching TV.
Hope you had a good week. Cheers!
When you do not know what to expect in any situation, apprehension takes over. Anyhow, I put on my courage boots and got going. It was very good. Again, not as daunting as I previously feared. I was happy with my contribution to the tasks as well as the discussion afterwards. The session ended early which meant that I could get home and recap on everything. Studying was the last thing on my mind so I simply tidied up the house and relaxed watching TV.
Hope you had a good week. Cheers!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Week 3 of lectures
This week began with a bang! We had to come for only one hour in the afternoon and to be honest, I was not very happy to drive all the way for an hour only?! But to my surprise, I actually enjoyed the hour and was disappointed that it ended so quickly. I wanted the lecture to go on!
Tuesday was cool! We had the Biology lecturer who at the moment is every one's favourite! There is a certain joy and motivation that comes from being taught by someone who is passionate about their subject and that is just what this lecturer is. The amazing thing about this lecturer is his ability to make a difficult topic easy by the way he describes the sequence of events. It's like loving the marmite that you so much hate! Am I making sense?
Something else that caught my attention is that almost everyone had done the mathematics test except for me. But on this beautiful Tuesday evening, I had vowed not to sleep without my maths results printed and ready to hand in. So after finishing at uni I hurriedly got home. Made sure that supper was ready and then sat myself at my computer desk and away I went. I did a little revision before doing the test and boy was I making mistakes.
What I liked about it is that I kept persisting. I would try to do sample questions and get them wrong but I did not give up. I would go back to the notes and worked examples and keep trying until I got the gist of it. My persistence payed off. I finally did the test and got a remarkable grade which left me drained but with much happiness! I did it on the first attempt! Hurray, my hard work payed off! Now who said maths was hard, eh?
What I did not like about the whole experience was having left it just a tiny bit late. I mean, okay, let me not be too hard on myself because we had by the end of this week to finish it. I could have done it sooner.
Next time, I do not intend to wait too long. I will try to get onto things straight away. I did revise beforehand so that must be something worthwhile.
This is not an excuse...I had a lot of catching up to do and prioritising sure can be difficult. But I will keep trying till I get it right. We learn from mistakes - at least I know I do.
Let's see how the rest of the week fairs on.
Goodbye and good luck!
Tuesday was cool! We had the Biology lecturer who at the moment is every one's favourite! There is a certain joy and motivation that comes from being taught by someone who is passionate about their subject and that is just what this lecturer is. The amazing thing about this lecturer is his ability to make a difficult topic easy by the way he describes the sequence of events. It's like loving the marmite that you so much hate! Am I making sense?
Something else that caught my attention is that almost everyone had done the mathematics test except for me. But on this beautiful Tuesday evening, I had vowed not to sleep without my maths results printed and ready to hand in. So after finishing at uni I hurriedly got home. Made sure that supper was ready and then sat myself at my computer desk and away I went. I did a little revision before doing the test and boy was I making mistakes.
What I liked about it is that I kept persisting. I would try to do sample questions and get them wrong but I did not give up. I would go back to the notes and worked examples and keep trying until I got the gist of it. My persistence payed off. I finally did the test and got a remarkable grade which left me drained but with much happiness! I did it on the first attempt! Hurray, my hard work payed off! Now who said maths was hard, eh?
What I did not like about the whole experience was having left it just a tiny bit late. I mean, okay, let me not be too hard on myself because we had by the end of this week to finish it. I could have done it sooner.
Next time, I do not intend to wait too long. I will try to get onto things straight away. I did revise beforehand so that must be something worthwhile.
This is not an excuse...I had a lot of catching up to do and prioritising sure can be difficult. But I will keep trying till I get it right. We learn from mistakes - at least I know I do.
Let's see how the rest of the week fairs on.
Goodbye and good luck!
Last week
At the end of last week, that is week 2 of lectures, we had a seminar and I had to present what our group was discussing. I was very happy with my performance. I even got a huge clap from the rest of the class and my lecturer said that I had given very good and comprehensive examples. That made me feel very proud of myself. I did not use any notes, just the points we had listed and my elaboration of them.
What I liked about the presentation is that I knew the content of what I was going to talk about and I did not refer to any notes - a good thing as far as I am concerned. I will keep on improving because I want to be like my daddy. He can stand up and give a great speech unexpectedly and believe me it usually is a great speech which people never forget. Alright my daddy's wonderful oratory genes, I command you to wake up in me and get active ...abra-ka-dabra and voila!
What I did not like about my presentation is that I had my back turned to some people so that they were staring at the back of my head and my side rather than my face. Right - next time I will stand where everyone has full view of myself and I of them.
I resolve to keep on participating in presentations whenever the opportunity presented itself so that I can learn from my mistakes. After all as a nurse, one cannot escape doing presentations. Examples are when handing over to incoming staff at the end of a shift and also when explaining something to a patient in a ward. Chances are that other patients in the ward and their relatives will stop what they were doing and listen in (even though you may not realise it)!
Presentations from today onwards will not make me nervous! Watch this space!
Cheers!
What I liked about the presentation is that I knew the content of what I was going to talk about and I did not refer to any notes - a good thing as far as I am concerned. I will keep on improving because I want to be like my daddy. He can stand up and give a great speech unexpectedly and believe me it usually is a great speech which people never forget. Alright my daddy's wonderful oratory genes, I command you to wake up in me and get active ...abra-ka-dabra and voila!
What I did not like about my presentation is that I had my back turned to some people so that they were staring at the back of my head and my side rather than my face. Right - next time I will stand where everyone has full view of myself and I of them.
I resolve to keep on participating in presentations whenever the opportunity presented itself so that I can learn from my mistakes. After all as a nurse, one cannot escape doing presentations. Examples are when handing over to incoming staff at the end of a shift and also when explaining something to a patient in a ward. Chances are that other patients in the ward and their relatives will stop what they were doing and listen in (even though you may not realise it)!
Presentations from today onwards will not make me nervous! Watch this space!
Cheers!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Week 2 of lectures continues...
I cannot believe it, the second week of lectures has come to an end. Whew! This was better than I imagined. the main highlight of this week is that we had our second GDP and in this we looked at our role as students. It was interesting to see how varied our views were regarding something that to many other people may seem so obvious.
Being a student is not just about study skills. It mainly revolves around proper time management in a nutshell. This must include having fun and getting away from all the books...a bit of balance of work and play.
We also met our student representative and nobody seemed to challenge the choice. Actually, the person nominated themselves and I thought that was brave and nice.
We also had our first session of PAL and honestly that was a big success. It's kind of like having a big study group where nobody really knows what everybody else wants to know but somebody will find out and let everyone else know. Student to student learning is fantastic!! I am glad we are doing this kind of learning from each other. Who said revision was hard when all you have to do is attend a PAL session where a student whose been there done that is all but willing to spill the beans in return for a recommendation that will look good on their CV? I just might do it too (for the sake of helping others... seriously)!
Being a student is not just about study skills. It mainly revolves around proper time management in a nutshell. This must include having fun and getting away from all the books...a bit of balance of work and play.
We also met our student representative and nobody seemed to challenge the choice. Actually, the person nominated themselves and I thought that was brave and nice.
We also had our first session of PAL and honestly that was a big success. It's kind of like having a big study group where nobody really knows what everybody else wants to know but somebody will find out and let everyone else know. Student to student learning is fantastic!! I am glad we are doing this kind of learning from each other. Who said revision was hard when all you have to do is attend a PAL session where a student whose been there done that is all but willing to spill the beans in return for a recommendation that will look good on their CV? I just might do it too (for the sake of helping others... seriously)!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Week 2 of Lecturers
After the weekend it felt weird waking up early and getting ready for campus but as naturally as a hand fits onto a glove, I was up at my usual time (which is early) and off to campus. I must say I enjoy learning. I was so looking forward to Monday. What I did (which is a very rare thing for me) was to relax and do absolutely nothing over the weekend other than watching television. The ocassional interruption was to go to the rest room or to cook and eat. It was nice just to relax and take a break from all the study. No wonder I was motivated to shake off the Monday blues and get a groove on!
The lectures went well as usual and the mountain of work did not hesitate to dissappoint. It kept growing by the minute. After my lectures, I went home and did not read anything like I usually do. I kept well out of my books for fear of getting overwhelmed. My decision was to think about what had been taught rather than always adding knowledge. Taking time to think, I found, helped me make sense of what we were learning by relating it to why I was learning. It is a simply complex way of absorbing knowledge, more like meditating on it. It's fabulous!
On Tuesday which is today, I was up early and studied before my lectures began. When the tutor was teaching I was so alert and especially happy because it was like confirming what I had been reading. It's no wonder the lecturers keep emphasizing the importance of reading before the lecture even if you do not understand at first. Attending the lecture only reinforced what I had been trying to learn earlier.
Wow! I Love learning. Way to go!
Cheers.
The lectures went well as usual and the mountain of work did not hesitate to dissappoint. It kept growing by the minute. After my lectures, I went home and did not read anything like I usually do. I kept well out of my books for fear of getting overwhelmed. My decision was to think about what had been taught rather than always adding knowledge. Taking time to think, I found, helped me make sense of what we were learning by relating it to why I was learning. It is a simply complex way of absorbing knowledge, more like meditating on it. It's fabulous!
On Tuesday which is today, I was up early and studied before my lectures began. When the tutor was teaching I was so alert and especially happy because it was like confirming what I had been reading. It's no wonder the lecturers keep emphasizing the importance of reading before the lecture even if you do not understand at first. Attending the lecture only reinforced what I had been trying to learn earlier.
Wow! I Love learning. Way to go!
Cheers.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Lecture Week 1...Thursday
Well well well. We came to the end of the first week with a bang! Today we had a seminar which I think went rather well. I must admit, though, that my preparation for it was a bit rusty but I gave it my best shot. It was nice to introduce each other to each other and learn a little more about everybody else.
What amazed me was the varied background that everybody had and their reasons for doing Nursing. I must say there were a lot of previous degree holders and members of other health professionals (from other countries too) who, unfortunately, could not use their qualifications in the UK therefore had to start Nursing from scratch. Better still, the more the merrier.
The seminar, however, lacked full participation with few people being bold enough to speak. What I observed was that most people seemed to have read the material but were either too shy to speak up and initiate a debate or they had forgotten what they read and were afraid of saying the wrong thing. The good thing was that the lecturer was with us all the way and was facilitating the whole meeting.
Next week I vow to be better prepared and possibly make some notes to answer the questions set as a target for discussion and see how this may improve my participation. Still, I am glad that we have started the ball rolling. The first experience is not always a bold participatory one for all as I witnessed today.
Wow! At the end of my first week I must say that my interest has only just began. My antennae are in full stretch willing to receive signals transmitted from everywhere and my mind is open and ready for learning and sharing my findings as well as those from others. After all, people learn from people just as surely as iron sharpens iron.
Thank you God for such mercies.
Have a great weekend because I know I will.
Cheers!
What amazed me was the varied background that everybody had and their reasons for doing Nursing. I must say there were a lot of previous degree holders and members of other health professionals (from other countries too) who, unfortunately, could not use their qualifications in the UK therefore had to start Nursing from scratch. Better still, the more the merrier.
The seminar, however, lacked full participation with few people being bold enough to speak. What I observed was that most people seemed to have read the material but were either too shy to speak up and initiate a debate or they had forgotten what they read and were afraid of saying the wrong thing. The good thing was that the lecturer was with us all the way and was facilitating the whole meeting.
Next week I vow to be better prepared and possibly make some notes to answer the questions set as a target for discussion and see how this may improve my participation. Still, I am glad that we have started the ball rolling. The first experience is not always a bold participatory one for all as I witnessed today.
Wow! At the end of my first week I must say that my interest has only just began. My antennae are in full stretch willing to receive signals transmitted from everywhere and my mind is open and ready for learning and sharing my findings as well as those from others. After all, people learn from people just as surely as iron sharpens iron.
Thank you God for such mercies.
Have a great weekend because I know I will.
Cheers!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Lecture Week 1...Wednesday
Today started well. As usual, I arrived at uni very early before eight simply because I cannot stand traffic and I like the peace and quiet of driving without being in a hurry.
Our first lecture did not take place as the lecturer's vehicle broke down somewhere on their way to our campus. Most of us were disappointed as we were looking forward to the lecture. I was disappointed too but sometimes these things happen and one just moves on. I had read the previous day so I had an idea what was to be taught so I took the opportunity to reminisce on what I had studied. I also got an opportunity to chat to one of the students whom I had not spoken to before. It was a good socialising moment and one that was much appreciated.
Our next lecturer was so good and passionate about the subject that I completely got blown away. Talk of a motivating lecture...this one nailed right on the head! It was delivered with precision. Marvelous teaching and sound knowledge of the subject. I admired the lecturer and a light bulb lit in my head with the message, 'Try to be like that when doing a presentation!' Utter genius, I must say. Surely Oscar Wilde would be proud of such a performance!
I also enjoyed the computer sessions. One of the students was still having problems logging on to the system and was very upset. You know the dreaded feeling one gets when they think that they have been left behind and everyone else is a mile or so away? That was what was annoying this student more than anything else. I bet no one likes to be the odd one out. Feeling alien is not just one of those things a person can ignore easily. It was disheartening. Still all I could do was to give some positive reassurance and direct the person to the admin office. They know all about such things and can point people in the right direction. The administrator, I'm sure, had a lot of explaining to do. Luckily, the admin team are so helpful one almost gets tempted to come up with an imaginary problem just so as to be served by these wonderful bunch of people.
Kind regards.
And the fun continues.....
Our first lecture did not take place as the lecturer's vehicle broke down somewhere on their way to our campus. Most of us were disappointed as we were looking forward to the lecture. I was disappointed too but sometimes these things happen and one just moves on. I had read the previous day so I had an idea what was to be taught so I took the opportunity to reminisce on what I had studied. I also got an opportunity to chat to one of the students whom I had not spoken to before. It was a good socialising moment and one that was much appreciated.
Our next lecturer was so good and passionate about the subject that I completely got blown away. Talk of a motivating lecture...this one nailed right on the head! It was delivered with precision. Marvelous teaching and sound knowledge of the subject. I admired the lecturer and a light bulb lit in my head with the message, 'Try to be like that when doing a presentation!' Utter genius, I must say. Surely Oscar Wilde would be proud of such a performance!
I also enjoyed the computer sessions. One of the students was still having problems logging on to the system and was very upset. You know the dreaded feeling one gets when they think that they have been left behind and everyone else is a mile or so away? That was what was annoying this student more than anything else. I bet no one likes to be the odd one out. Feeling alien is not just one of those things a person can ignore easily. It was disheartening. Still all I could do was to give some positive reassurance and direct the person to the admin office. They know all about such things and can point people in the right direction. The administrator, I'm sure, had a lot of explaining to do. Luckily, the admin team are so helpful one almost gets tempted to come up with an imaginary problem just so as to be served by these wonderful bunch of people.
Kind regards.
And the fun continues.....
Lecture week 1 contiues...
Tuesday was a fabulous day. The lectures went well. It was amazing how much information one gathered in an hour. The fun of it all was that the lecturers were so sweet about the workload because they knew it was a lot. So they kept encouraging us and giving us study tips as we went along.
Some people were feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work two days of lectures managed to produce and they were already expressing doubt as to what coping mechanisms they had. But I suppose once the initial shock shifted away and the tension that came with it went, their minds would be able to work out a reasonable strategy. As one of the lecturers put it, the secret was to get started on the work immediately and not let things pile up otherwise one would be heading straight for a deadlock!
Personally, I was rather taken aback by all the work. Surprisingly, my motivation only just got better. Challenge? What challenge? I am glad my enthusiasm only just keeps getting better with the days.
Okay Wednesday, what have you got for me?
Take care.
Some people were feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work two days of lectures managed to produce and they were already expressing doubt as to what coping mechanisms they had. But I suppose once the initial shock shifted away and the tension that came with it went, their minds would be able to work out a reasonable strategy. As one of the lecturers put it, the secret was to get started on the work immediately and not let things pile up otherwise one would be heading straight for a deadlock!
Personally, I was rather taken aback by all the work. Surprisingly, my motivation only just got better. Challenge? What challenge? I am glad my enthusiasm only just keeps getting better with the days.
Okay Wednesday, what have you got for me?
Take care.
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