Sunday, June 10, 2012

Attempt to explore the 'Vocational World' !



'Vocational teacher education' course came at a time when I was enjoying motherhood all over again after 6 years. I successful completion my doctoral studies in hardcore biochemistry subject and went on an extended holiday due to my little baby. At that time my husband brings me the brochure for the course and although I was a bit skeptical as it is 'vocational'  I thought why not explore something entirely new? So that is how I decided to take this course and now I am extremely pleased about my decision. 

The first two contact days were nice and great to see such talented lot under one roof. Although there was too much information to digest on the first day, the second contact day was informative and got a taste of a virtual session. We were placed into groups named after planets: Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. My group mates are Satu, Vera and Terhi. The selection into groups was confusing and I quite did not understand why like-minded people ended up in the same group. If everyone is not friendly with technology (like myself) then how can the group solve each others problems? Finally around 3.pm, we had the first virtual session. My laptop could not be connected as the adobe flashplayer needed to be updated. I was anxious, as everyone seems to be in his or her own battle to get the taste of the session. Satu, my group mate, gave me her laptop!! So kind of her!!! And I am so glad that she is on our group.
Looking forward to the course and to make new friends!

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