Hello Everyone!
Week 1 and the week prior, was total chaos for me. I wasn’t sure if I was going to stay enrolled in this class because my partner had to drop the class and I was concerned about balancing the work load. However, I decided to stick with the class because I believe when it is all over with it will be more than worth it. Since technology is getting more and more advanced it is definitely not my strong suit – I think this has been my greatest anxiety about this class. I am a very hands-on, visual learner and the thought of my professors and classmates being across the country freaks me out.
After really going through the syllabus several times I feel more confident after dissecting and digesting what is actually required of me. This class started a week before my other classes so I am still in the process of organizing my life for this semester. It feels good to finally get in here and get started on something. I have never done a blog before so understanding the etiquette of a blog is still new to me!
I have reached out to several professors who I plan on using as resources for this project. I am in the process of constructing an information email that will include everyone I plan to have on my team. I want everyone who is helping me to have an understanding of what I need and what is required of me. So far I look forward to researching more about the segregation in the city of Springfield. So far I have researched and learn a little bit about the Springfield, IL race riot in 1908, I will be taking a deeper look at this over the weekend!
Peace and Love,
Abriana
Hi Abriana!
I think it is great that you stayed enrolled in the class! The class will be extremely beneficial despite the heavy workload! At first, I found it odd that our class was spread out around the country as well, but it is also amazing! Just thinking about how far technology has advanced to allow us to communicate through video for class is mind-boggling.
You have a strong plan of attack for the project. Good luck with your research! I look forward to reading more about it in the upcoming weeks!
Jess Towey
Technology has definitely come a long way and now it’s time for me to catch up. So far I am glad I stayed in the class for the opportunity to create something original. Thanks for the encouragement !
I think most of could echo your nervousness about the online structure of class meetings–hopefully it’s not as awkward now that we have had a few meetings! I completely agree about using the class as an opportunity to not only research an interesting topic, but also to learn some new technological skills. That was a big part of why I wanted to be involved with these types of classes, to learn more about videoconferencing and WordPress and some other digital tools we’ll get into next week. It’s a bit overwhelming at first, but I promise, it gets easier once you get used to it. We’re really glad you decided to stay with us, Abriana!
Hello Abriana,
Thank you for commenting on my blog post. Also, it is great you are still wanting to be in this class. We are both going to topics on race, so it is will be interesting how our different places dealt with it.
I am interested in what you will find!