Almost Done....

Well, we're almost there...completion of VirtCamp (or soon-to-be-called 'Cadre Camp). It has been a wild ride, for sure. I truly can't believe that I am a GRADUATE STUDENT! Who knew the day would come. I feel absolutely comfortable with this program and my Cadre! I am very excited to continue this voyage!!!

We finished out Lego Robot (as seen in the prior entry's video). It's really exciting and I'm so proud of my Learning Circle! We all pitched-in to do our part and all pulled it off!

I was in charge of the programming to make the robot run on it's own. I did it ALL by myself and am SO happy. I had some help from a few fellow cohorters and that really moved me along. The camaraderie and community in the program is fantastic!

Tomorrow we test out the entire robot sequence and then wrap-up our VirtCamp2009. 1 Year from now, we'll be back here and graduating as Master of Arts in Learning Technology students! Wow. Can't wait for the rest of the journey.

I feel anticipation.

robot success!

WE DID IT!!!

Lego My Ego?

Today was much lighter than yesterday, in a way. We got more into intellectual aspects of the program and were inundated with information about resources, classes, online meeting times, and more. It was a nice change from yesterday and got me very excited about 'classes.'

And then came the Legos...again.

Shockingly enough, I ended up doing the initial programming of our robot(similar to the picture above). I know NOTHING about programming, but as of now, I am pleased with what I have done. Tomorrow will ruin that feeling, as I'm sure nothing I wrote will actually make the robot do what I want it to. So, here's to an A for attempt!!!!

and now...much awaited dinner:)

Community

It has become apparent that COMMUNITY is a topic that has and will play a large part in our education and time in this program, as well as will become a larger part of our everyday lives.

I have always considered community and considered myself a part of MANY communities: the education community, the Boston community, the South End community, my families, my circle of friends, and more. Community is so vital in shaping who we are and what we do. Community reinforces our decisions and actions, as well as challenges us and disagrees with us. I haven't so much changed my opinion of view of community in these last days, but rather I have joined another community and seen yet another example of what a community can do for one another.

I am 100% sure that I will rely on this new community (the University, faculty, and Cadre 12) throughout this journey, as well as look forward to helping my communities at the same time!

I feel connected.

MalibuFun Kevin?

So, what IS my single thought for today, the first day of VIRTCamp...or MalibuCamp....or IntroToGradSchool Camp...or whatever...

First of all, Malibu is so much grander than I had prepared myself for in my little east-coast head.

Second, and my REAL thought: This program is going to change a lot about me and how I do things...especially in my classroom and with my own personal time management. It's going to take so much self-discipline and control. But, it seems to be an incredible program, is only 1 year, and couldn't be more relevant to me and my classroom/content area.

Thought: I'm satisfied!