Those who know me also know that I've failed many times in life! I’ve abandoned many jobs, and left many tasks unfinished! I lose motivation sooner than many. I’ve been told many times that I follow my impulse and don’t have temperament for long term commitment, hence, people find me unfit for many tasks, or even life!
As the fourth week of our Web-skills course is nearing its end, I’m beginning to feel that it may not be I who failed those tasks; it may be those tasks that failed me! I need something intellectually stimulating; something innovative; creative; or even soul stirring! External stimulants (those ‘carrots and sticks’, you know) don’t really work for me. I need an urge inside to get going!
Well, surprisingly, this course has doubled my motivation since I joined it four weeks ago. It has so much to offer! Each week begins with exciting new tasks and challenges! I feel like Alice in the wonderland! Each new achievement increases my level of satisfaction!
This week I explored newfound worlds for teaching reading and writing. But these new regions don’t excite me as much as do the sharing part. In the past if I came across any exciting resources, I never found many around me to share my pleasures. It seemed everyone around me had different priorities or they thought I was crazy. Here, we can discuss, apply and share resources. Here we have professionals with whom I can share my expectations and excitements! Here I have a digital family with organic affiliations! I feel like I belong here!
Last week a poem, and this week comic strips! That's like me! I love the blog posts as they offer freedom, room for creativity and innovation! I love this course, because, in the words of Robert Frost,
As the fourth week of our Web-skills course is nearing its end, I’m beginning to feel that it may not be I who failed those tasks; it may be those tasks that failed me! I need something intellectually stimulating; something innovative; creative; or even soul stirring! External stimulants (those ‘carrots and sticks’, you know) don’t really work for me. I need an urge inside to get going!
Well, surprisingly, this course has doubled my motivation since I joined it four weeks ago. It has so much to offer! Each week begins with exciting new tasks and challenges! I feel like Alice in the wonderland! Each new achievement increases my level of satisfaction!
This week I explored newfound worlds for teaching reading and writing. But these new regions don’t excite me as much as do the sharing part. In the past if I came across any exciting resources, I never found many around me to share my pleasures. It seemed everyone around me had different priorities or they thought I was crazy. Here, we can discuss, apply and share resources. Here we have professionals with whom I can share my expectations and excitements! Here I have a digital family with organic affiliations! I feel like I belong here!
Last week a poem, and this week comic strips! That's like me! I love the blog posts as they offer freedom, room for creativity and innovation! I love this course, because, in the words of Robert Frost,
"My object in living is to unite
My avocation and my vocation
As my two eyes make one in sight.
Only where love and need are one,
And the work is play for mortal stakes,
Is the deed ever really done
For Heaven and the future's sakes."
Hi Rashid,
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that your level of motivation in last hours is touching the heights of Mount Godwin Austin. For you it's "Alice in the Wonderland" there sitting among a bunch of professionals. Pity that I am surround by dry wells of Jamshoro. No regrets for I have trusted friend, my laptop.By the way, nice poem.
Hi Muhammad,
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised at your self appraisal! In the short time I've worked with you, I would have said quite the opposite!
I really like the lesson with comic strips. I think it's a great idea and your students should love it. I especially like that it addresses the needs of a different type of learner. When I was young, I would have loved the lesson so much.
I hope you are having a good week.
Donna