Home Again
I returned home this afternoon and was glad for it. I really enjoyed the convention and talking about creativity and psychology. I enjoy watching the students experience their first real conference. I enjoy the socializing in the evenings. I enjoy learning about the cutting edge research in our field.
However, I am temperamentally unsuited for such things for any extended periods of time. I experience social anxiety - especially in large groups. I need some solitude and time to think during the day.
Sleep would be nice too.
One nice side effect of going to a conference is that I am really motivated when I return. My podcasting presentation appeared to be well received and there were two other researchers also looking at the use of podcasting as an educational tool at the same poster session.
I obtained information about other podcasting research and some advice as to a suitable journal. I start the lit review and writing Monday (I really need to catch up on sleep and play in my garden tomorrow).
I took the advice of others and practiced without my sword in my hotel room. It was great!
It was pretty special practicing at night with the view of the city stretched out before me.
However, I am temperamentally unsuited for such things for any extended periods of time. I experience social anxiety - especially in large groups. I need some solitude and time to think during the day.
Sleep would be nice too.
One nice side effect of going to a conference is that I am really motivated when I return. My podcasting presentation appeared to be well received and there were two other researchers also looking at the use of podcasting as an educational tool at the same poster session.
I obtained information about other podcasting research and some advice as to a suitable journal. I start the lit review and writing Monday (I really need to catch up on sleep and play in my garden tomorrow).
I took the advice of others and practiced without my sword in my hotel room. It was great!
It was pretty special practicing at night with the view of the city stretched out before me.