So last week I spent in Mafikeng and Pretoria tying up loose ends - and using some time reflecting.
I did not take my "blue" book with me, so unfortunately much of the reflection is gone.
Monday 23rd was my first "Real" workday since the academic semester had started.
I began with taking William to school on my way. Imagine my shock when I discovered that I would end up driving to work IN THE DARK!
I thought I would be at the office hours before the rest, but ended up being there last. This is the dedication that the people around me have.
I had two meetings on the Bellville campus - a luncheon meeting with the Vice Chancellor, DVC, donors and the other Deans. Funny thing that - sort of felt like a fly on the wall watching all these people that I don't really know at all, but knowing that actually I was one of them!!
Second was a focus group about educational media. Had to work very hard not to take over the meeting. Did use it to recruit a number of potential students for an M.Tech in Educational Technology!
Then on the way home from Bellville I got lost and spent an hour battling rush hour traffic trying to fight my way home.
TUESDAY I was introduced officially to the Faculty Executive.
I came away from that meeting with a song in my heart. This is absolutely amazing. There are people there all ready, willing and able.
I know I am still starry eyed and maybe a little naive, but I really BELIEVE in this place.
After the introductions three members of the Department of Interior Design came along to hang my paintings and re-arrange my office. I thought it would be a good idea to consult the in-house experts - and it was. Watch this space for pictures!!!
WEDNESDAY I spent in Bellville again, and met some people. I am beginning to get regular feedback about this blog. Some about the content - and some just because they hate the colour from a design perspective.
So, clearly I need to consult again.
So, let me do it here.
PLEASE post suggestions abou improved colour combinations for this blog.
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Invert the colors and you get my home page.
(Yes, I read your blog too)
what I find truly interesting is that you have a blog (my discourse analysis background sends all sorts of questions abuzz in my head)the wonders of cyberspace that allows a sense of inclusion over physical barriers
- the interface is another issues for another time and in a design faculty I'm sure you'll get load of conflicting and supporting feedback
I graduate with a certificate in Advanced Technologies for Distance Education from the University of West Georgia on 27 July 2007. I am now a training to become a Distance Education Certified Trainer at the same university. I hope CPUT can use my skills for their M. Ed Technology.
Hi all
THREE comments this time. Clever Matti to notice that, as we already know - we are opposites. Did you see our poster on my wall (Andres noticed it). You need to come and visit soon. I sent your thesis to a number of people here and they are very excited about it.
Lynn, you frighten me by wanting to read my mind as well as my text.
I also have a myspace and a facebook and a delicious. I need someone to research the role of social software in creating a learning community in a merged faculty.
PAM, you KNOW that you should be involved in more than teaching end-user computing at CPUT. I am still thinking of lots of ways in which I can abuse your talents.
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