Yes, I am alive!
I thought I'd update and let you all know that I'm alive and well. I've been reading LJ about once a week and kind of keeping up. I've been busy with the boy and hubby, I decided I needed to spend more time with them and less on the computer. It seems to be working out well for all of us. Hubby and I are getting along a lot better than we were 6 months ago.
Summer session starts on Wednesday and I'm really, really, REALLY NOT looking forward to it. This summer session is going to be 3 class meetings shorter than in the past. So, I have to cover the same amount of material in 3 less lectures. I see disaster coming!
I've really been thinking about quitting and doing something else. The more I learn about brain development and how people learn, the more I think the way we do education in this country is totally wrong. And the more I think about it, the harder it gets for me to be part of it, even if it is at the college level. I can see everyday how what I'm doing as an instructor just isn't the best way to do things. I'm working a job that goes against my beliefs. Problem is, it is easy and pays well. Sigh, that is the whole reason I haven't quit yet. I can't think of anything else I could do that would pay even close to what I make. Tutoring would be close, but again I would be supporting a system I don't believe in.
Anyway, I hope those of you that have been having a hard time lately are finding things easier. I wish I was around more to support you all. I'm so glad you are all here!
Summer session starts on Wednesday and I'm really, really, REALLY NOT looking forward to it. This summer session is going to be 3 class meetings shorter than in the past. So, I have to cover the same amount of material in 3 less lectures. I see disaster coming!
I've really been thinking about quitting and doing something else. The more I learn about brain development and how people learn, the more I think the way we do education in this country is totally wrong. And the more I think about it, the harder it gets for me to be part of it, even if it is at the college level. I can see everyday how what I'm doing as an instructor just isn't the best way to do things. I'm working a job that goes against my beliefs. Problem is, it is easy and pays well. Sigh, that is the whole reason I haven't quit yet. I can't think of anything else I could do that would pay even close to what I make. Tutoring would be close, but again I would be supporting a system I don't believe in.
Anyway, I hope those of you that have been having a hard time lately are finding things easier. I wish I was around more to support you all. I'm so glad you are all here!