Summer sessions complete!

What an experience. Looking back, I can't believe how fast a one week intensive course flies by. Before I knew it, we were sharing our final products, of which so much time was invested throughout the week. The Technology Integration course was by far the most enjoyable. My entire week, both inside class and outside, was spent thinking about Web 2.0 tools and how to connect museums to my curriculum. I was constantly tossing ideas around, changing my ideas and products...I think I even forgot to eat one day. It was so hard to step away from the work, that I'd leave class thinking and continue working once I was home. By the end of the week I was completely satisfied with my products and all the time I spent working diligently, I was ready for the weekend. And how great that weekend felt, knowing I've completed one course and could step out of that frame of mind.
I've also completed my first online course. That was exciting, and challenging at first, because all the communications were through the computer, but a few days in and I was comfortable. I surprised myself with the photographs I was able to take with my own camera. By the end of the course, I was able to improve my photographing techniques so less "photoshop-ing" occurred, and a more natural shot was captured. I still need some work, but this is after all a continuous learning experience.