Finished my research course -- yippee!

First, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! I am hopeful and optimistic 2012 will be a good year for all of us. 2011 was a challenging year for many of us. The new year provides us an opportunity for a fresh start.

Whew, I am so glad I have finished my research course! This course was the most challenging course for me so far in my program, as it was for so many of my classmates. Even though this was a challenging course, I did learn so much valuable information in the area of academic research and how it relates to the field of instructional design.

My next course, which begins on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 is called Distance Learning. This course will teach me about online and distance education in the 21st century. I am looking forward to the information I will learn in this course and how I can apply the information to my current position as an instructional designer.

Have a great year and happy learning!
Jackie

Starting School in October

Hi Everyone,

There's been a slight change in plans for when I will be starting back to school. Some of you may already know my mom is currently enrolled in a program at Everest College for a Medical Coding and Insurance Billing. The program is 8 months in length and the courses are condensed into 4 weeks. The course she is in right now is quite intense and she is learning the ropes of going to college for the first time. So, I decided it will be best for me to start back to school on October 31st, which is the mid-term semester start date. By this time, my mom will be halfway through her 3rd class and she should feel more comfortable with school and what she needs to do to be successful. So, I'll be starting school on Halloween -- definitely a start date I will not forget!

Have a great week!
Jackie

Inspirational Quote - August 2011

Here is my inspirational quote for the month of August. I love this quote and have a printed version of it hanging on the outer cubicle wall of my desk at work.

Enjoy!
Jackie