This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Open Mic
Wow, how time flies by. This is an awesome curriculum and I have learned so much over the past year. I have immensely enjoyed the new friendships I have made and networks I have developed. The instructors are outstanding. Wow, if only I can be half as good as them ten years down the road! Even though there were times when it was difficult to meet deadlines or I was so tired after work that I didn't know how I could make it to class, I still looked forward to coming. It is different when you know you are doing something to help better yourself. You don't think of it as work. I cannot believe how much I learned regarding technology. I am very glad we had the opportunity to use illuminate. It is such an innovative way to have class. Thank-you so much Dr. Burns for having the initiative to do this with our class. You know when we see you take on new ventures it is very inspiring for us to come out and try something new also. Jessie, I never would have guessed that you were not computer savvy awhile back. You rock!! Dr. Montrois, you gave me some advice to use with a student back in the fall. It was when we did the reverse roles of the counselor learning strategy. It was a homerun hit. The student came around and is one of my best pupils this year. Had it not been for your advice, she would not be in the program today. It was getting that bed for her...so thanks a bunch! As the kids would say NTI rocks!
Hi, Bea - thanks for the kind words and for a very insightful and reflective post. I look forward to hearing of your progress and successes in the coming years, so keep us posted!
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