Last Minute Thoughts and Reflections

It is the end of the quarter and this is the last blog of the course, before moving on to the Winter Quarter for Essentials of eLearning challenge. Working with Ella, Rob and Yen on the project for the course was probably the best experience I had. Ella is a lively Millennial and digital learner and is a joy to listen to and work with. She added youth, life and insight into the minds of today’s young women and I loved it! Both Yen and Rob are community college instructors and they gave me insights into what they teach and how their students react to different programs and projects within their classrooms. Also, Rob’s knowledge of video and interviews was most interesting. He made it all seem easy. Yen’s presentation in Prezi was amazing. She turned to me in the last class and said, “…you know so much.” But the truth was, as I watched what she was developing for her class, I could just simply sit there and marvel at her knowledge and abilities. So, my comment to her is, oh ditto Yen, you know so much!

As for Bob, Amy and Samantha, I never had the opportunity to work with them on a project. I regret that! Amy presented a Voice Thread to die for. I still smile when I think of her topic on the history of toilets. Her genius is quirky and fun. Bob and I connected on his classes on world music. Since I have a band and love music, I enjoyed his presentations and discussions in the class. Samantha is my special delight. She has been a follower of Florence Nightingale, one of the women I have used as a role model. Her sense of humor and insights were special. Her respect for life and willingness to help others is, as the military would say, “…above and beyond the call of duty.”

Finally, our instructors Sam and Norma worked to bring us a rich and challenging course, which was appreciated. Since this certification is new, there will be a lot of changes as time goes by and I wish I was there for all of them. The instructor and professor duo brings to mind episodes of Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor. Okay, you say, Bellevue College is not “Paradise Island” home of the Amazon women; but with a little imagination one has to admit there is some truth in realizing an Amazon woman, in the comics and TV series as portrayed by Wonder Woman, brings hope, change and makes the United States a better place to live. Not to mention, Wonder Woman brought a strong female presence as a role model to young women of the 40s and beyond.

So Norma you can unlease your wonder woman and continue to bring us astonishing results during the program, as you have done so far. As for Steve, well maybe that was stretching it a bit...sorry Sam, no offense intended. But you have to admit Sam, you are a talented professor and it is my pleasure to call you Dr. Sam. You earned that title! As for Steve Trevor, eventually he was portrayed in some final issues as a four star general and/or Deputy Secretary of Defense. Interpretation, he became highly successful and Wonder Woman and Steve were never an item, just partners of sorts.



So, I close this chapter on my heroes ( male & female), fantasies and dreams for justice in America and American education. Yet, I do feel secure that I am getting a rock solid education from instructors like Sam and Norma, because they have allowed us creativity and independence of thought, while we engaged in eLearning. "The End" until the new season begins (tongue in cheek).