"I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil-this is the gift of God." Ecclesiastes 3: 12-13
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Masters of Art in Procrastination
This is my life right now (and has been for the last 5 months):
I have sat at this table reading, typing, researching, writing papers and building now a second website for a final portfolio. I started grad school in January of 2007. Three and half years later, I want so desperately to be done. And yet, I think I'm afraid to let go. In this, my last class of grad school EVER, I have hit a wall. I have pushed off this assignment (that I have barely started and is due tomorrow by 5) and I know it's because I'm scared. Scared that all the work has not been good enough, scared that I don't know what an "instructional technologist" really is, and scared to turn in this portfolio for fear that it does not prove I have mastered this content, but only proves I have just begun to understand. I don't want to let go yet. I have loved and loathed grad school, but mostly loved. I have no sentimental attachment to professors, or classmates, or the campus I have not actually stepped foot on but once in 2003 before grad school was even a thought. I just will miss so much: the learning, the work, the feedback on my work, and the feeling of accomplishment when that paper or project is finally done. I know I already have opportunities to continue research, writing, and development in this area and still gain feedback from peers, but it won't be the same. When I finish I'll be expected to be a professional Instructional Technologist, but I'm afraid I'll just be an imposter.
1 comment:
Good luck on tomorrow's assignment! I know you'll do fab. You thrive under pressure. And that means you'll be an excellent instructional technologist, because you'll shine under the pressure!
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