It has been a CRAZY two weeks!
I don’t want to repeat myself from last week, but I will… every semester, when classes end, I think it’s going to be this great big relief, and it is, to an extent, but then meeting and planning season begins.
Unlike last week, however, I’m energized, not fried. I presented on something yesterday that I’m super passionate about: online course design. And it was really well received! Here are a couple of quotes from the end of my session:
Every semester, when classes end, I think it’s going to be this great big relief, and it is, to an extent, but then meeting and planning season begins.
I gave a presentation yesterday (photo above). I’m preparing for another next week. Summer classes start in two weeks, and I’m working on some materials for the department.
I’m trying to muster up the energy to write, but it’s just not there. I’m going on day three of grading final projects and replying to desperate student emails about how they MUST pass this class for one reason or another.
I’m proud of myself, though. I’ve been crafting supportive but firm responses. The effort I’ve been making to call out my negativity bias is working. Yes, I have a lot of audacious, apathetic students, but I also have quite a few hard-working, attentive ones.
I’m popping in real quick because I’m really trying to get back to my scheduled Wednesday post day. The end of the semester has really bogged me down over the last couple of weeks.
That said, IT’S THE LAST WEEK OF CLASSES!!
I’m sorry, did I share that a little too excitedly?
I’m flying by the seat of my pants this week. I’m not going to get into why because I’m really trying not to focus on the drama or let negativity bias dominate my time and energy.
I’m going to do what I can when I can, and it is enough.
Now, with that out of the way, let me share some fun stuff!
Two weeks ago, I hosted a dinner party, and I really wanted to share the menu because I’m proud of it.