#MiTE2017

After 6 snow days, a beautiful day in Los Angeles to learn about using mobile devices in education.

I am meeting fantastic people, finding myself inspired to be better and try new things.

#182: Week 1 is in the books!

My first week as a Year 2 in the Master's in Educational Technology (MAET) overseas cohort has come to an end.  And it has been WONDERFUL!!  Even if I had melted down at some point, it still would have been wonderful.  This experience is amazing.

I am astonished at the growth I see in myself.  I feel stronger as a person, more confident in my abilities as a technology specialist and more settled within myself.  It does help that we were in Galway, Ireland last year, but I am still impressed with my growth.  The security that comes from the familiarity of my surroundings has allowed me to relax my soul and be more grounded as the week progressed. 

Now that I'm here this year, I realize how nervous and anxious I was last year!  The people I am surrounded by are brilliant and creative and push themselves just as hard as I do--I've found my people.

#177: Reunited for Year 2

Today at 4 my Masters program officially began with an opening task and yummy dinner. I am forever grateful to my friend in Boise who gave me the idea of "Educational Technology" as an area of study, and to Google for bringing up Michigan State's Masters of Arts in Educational Technology (MAET) overseas programs as the first suggestion when I punched in 'masters degree educational technology overseas'. 

Being here again I re-remember what a life-changing event it was and is to do this program.  I also realize how uncomfortable and anxious I was last year now that I feel so comfortable with everyone here. 

Finally, I feel how much everyone in my cohort means to me.  Living and working so intensely with 13 other people for a month bonds you togetherness in unique and strong ways.  They have become a small part of me, though I didn't realize it until I arrived this year.

i am so blessed to be able to do this program!!!