Postings by group 6 members on other groups February Summaries: Aaron, groups 1 & 4; Wilisha, groups 1, 3 & 5; Jim, groups 1, 2 & 3
Group 6 EDAC 634 Monthly Summary for February 2013
Group 6 EDAC 634 Monthly Summary for February 2013
February was a continuation of our expansion of awareness and understanding of teaching methodology for adult learners. All of the several theories we studied will inform and enhance our efforts as a team. Our team project topic is Narrative Learning. Each of us is excited about this topic, and we each have recognized that we have used aspects of Narrative Learning frequently in our careers and private lives.
Our immediate plans are to do a good job with our Program Investigation assignment. Aaron Bean and Jim Brunson are investigating and reporting upon two programs (one each). Wilisha Scaife will assemble what Aaron and Jim prepare into a final work product and will post it to this blog and the assignment tab on the EDAC 634 Blackboard site. Aaron intends to investigate an educational program associated with health care that utilizes Narrative Learning. His efforts are being hindered by the effects of a shoulder injury he recently suffered. His teammates wish him a quick and complete recovery! Jim will investigate his own Building Construction Management program at Ivy Tech Community College Northeast, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Our plans for the near future are directed toward doing a good job on the next phase of our team project, our Program Design paper. This team assignment is due on March 31, 2013.
EDAC 634 has been challenging for Group 6 during February 2013. Wilisha is balancing mid-semester requirements for two BSU courses she is taking, along with her family, work and other responsibilities. Aaron is dealing with the effects of his injury as he works to continue contributing to the team. And Jim is managing mid-semester requirements associated with two college courses that he is teaching which are new to him this semester, along with dealing with the sweet distraction provided by a brand new grandson!
Our immediate plans are to do a good job with our Program Investigation assignment. Aaron Bean and Jim Brunson are investigating and reporting upon two programs (one each). Wilisha Scaife will assemble what Aaron and Jim prepare into a final work product and will post it to this blog and the assignment tab on the EDAC 634 Blackboard site. Aaron intends to investigate an educational program associated with health care that utilizes Narrative Learning. His efforts are being hindered by the effects of a shoulder injury he recently suffered. His teammates wish him a quick and complete recovery! Jim will investigate his own Building Construction Management program at Ivy Tech Community College Northeast, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Our plans for the near future are directed toward doing a good job on the next phase of our team project, our Program Design paper. This team assignment is due on March 31, 2013.
EDAC 634 has been challenging for Group 6 during February 2013. Wilisha is balancing mid-semester requirements for two BSU courses she is taking, along with her family, work and other responsibilities. Aaron is dealing with the effects of his injury as he works to continue contributing to the team. And Jim is managing mid-semester requirements associated with two college courses that he is teaching which are new to him this semester, along with dealing with the sweet distraction provided by a brand new grandson!
Love the personal touch about the new baby boy! Very cool! Your group sounds like it has been just as busy as ours with external obligations.jlh
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing our work and our "hearts," Jim.
ReplyDeleteI would only add that, with the many challenges, it is helpful that we have had at least one phone conference to discuss our group work. That has meant (and will mean) so much to me as I need to connect as closey as possible with teammates for clarity and good old fashion 'community.' :)
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ReplyDeleteOh, I still am not sure where I am supposed to post that I commented on other group's blogs: So here goes-
ReplyDeleteI posted comments on groups 1 & 4...
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DeleteGreat work James.
ReplyDeleteWe are all in the balancing act this semester: balancing our personal, academic and professional lives without losing too much along the way.I agree with Wilisha in setting aside time for a phone conversation, to get direction on moving forward.
I am very interested to read and see what your group comes up with for narrative learning. I am just interested to see and learn about what groups are practicing this I guess and how it is structured and working out for them. Loved the honesty of your summary and it seems like you guys know each other so well in your group. I’m jealous. You can tell your communication is really on point and that you are extremely organized and really have things planned out. You all seem like very busy people but relate well to one another and that will definitely help see you through. Kudos to your group and well wishes.
ReplyDeleteScott Rafalski
I also like the personal touch to the monthly summary. I can relate to you guys for sure with the business of life and trying to balance school and everything else. I am excited to read up on your narrative program investigation!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone has a lot going on in your group! Congrats to Jim on the new grandson and best wishes to Aaron as you recover! And of course, good luck to you all with balancing everything that is coming at you these days.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to see Jim's investigation of his own program... definitely brings a new perspective!
-Mindy Blech
You all have a lot to balance right now -- after reading everyone's reflection assignment it seems most of us are in this position. Sorry to hear about Aaron's injury!
ReplyDeleteI'm really interested in JIm's own investigation of his company, too. Very creative!
And congrats on your new grandson! - Linda