Course Reflection-5301

When I first saw the name of this course I was a little scared. Research can be intimating if not broken down in steps. I leave this course feeling more confident in my action research plan. I have enjoyed my learning process with this course. I have learned a tremendous amount in such a short period of time, some of which cannot be measured on paper. The students in this class were extremely helpful in finishing assignments and giving usable advice. Many students responded with in minutes to many of my questions. I bet if I took this class again and again I would learn new things about myself every time. This course was insightful but at the same time challenging. Each week of the course made me change my action research plan multiple times. The part that I liked the most was the blog responses to the action research plan. It is so nice to have other teachers comment. We all know that a second sets of eyes is always better. I still need more help on how to utilize my blog in a more beneficial manner. I know as I become better with technology the blog will improve greatly. I can kill two birds with one stone if you may see it that way. I am still unclear on everything that I should or can post to my blog but I am learning every day reading other peoples blogs. The video conference with my field supervisor was ok. I thought that is was going to be more one on one so I was a little disappointed. When I did get to converse with her it was great however I do wish it was more individual. Listening to others talk about their action research plan was a great learning process for me. I just kept thinking to myself how many issues we really have in our professions. It also made me thankful for my school and administration because many of the issues that other students are concerned with, for example discipline, my campus has little problems with. The discussion boards are always helpful to me. I like reading multiple ones before I comment. I use the discussion boards as almost an introduction to my assignment. I receive many good tips and even compare my ideas with others before I start my assignments for that week. I so wish that there was an alert or something of that nature that would let you know when someone has commented on your post. I would like more help with TK20. I feel like this course made me use it more but I still wish that one course was all about how to utilize and what all we need to put in TK20. This course gave me a little more help but was still looking for more in regards to this program. Overall there were many aspects of this course that I learned from. I have enjoyed this course even through my struggles. I have learned to be patient and embrace change. Thank you to everyone who has helped me and provided any type of guidance, all of which was much needed. Now time to enjoy my one week off!!! Thank you ;)