Farewell reflection

Yoneko Kanichy

ED 638

Dr. M.N. Rivera

Fall 2018 Intersession

Farewell Reflection

Where do I start from?  First of all, I would like to make this an opportunity to say my big kalahngan to Dr. Rivera for your undivided attention, the motivation, support and skills instilled in us.  I wish to also say that I appreciate you for allotting time from your already busy schedule to guide us during the past four(4) weeks.  Just thinking about earning 6 credits in a month drives me crazy.  To be honest, this is the most difficult class I’ve ever taken all my life.  I admit, I am very bad at technology and I think that’s why.  My skills are deficient.  Because of this, I struggled and almost cried but I never did.  On top of that, it was during the holidays and our minds are already set for fun and enjoyment activities plus most of us are parents-it was just plain simple hard.  For me, my daughter came out from Hawaii to take a break.  It was crazy, I was crazier.  I ended having to juggle and make smart allocations of my time so it can be fair and square for all of us.  For the very first time I wanted to clone myself so one can specifically concentrate on Dr. Rivera and Dr. Stoicovy while the rest can go out and take care of the rest.  This may sound funny but indeed it was a challenge but at the same time an honor and privilege for me.  Ok, taking us back to the ED638, in the midst of the term, I almost throw myself in the towel but because of some very positive, energetic, wise and motivating people in the cohort, I am still here.  Thank you for your words of wisdom, love, and support.  We really need to celebrate overcoming this challenge together.  Everyone is welcome if you wish to be a part of it even those of you out there.  I am very much ready to make use of resources attained from this course as google earth, blogs, CMS, surfing the literacy websites and it goes on and on. I will continue to surf the net for more learning.  Our school system in Pohnpei will need to made aware of these empowering FREE resources for necessary adaptation and upgrade. Now I can proudly share all the knowledge and skills attained from this course with colleagues-can’t wait for that.  For the very first time in my life I feel like I know technology and I am not scared of it.  I just can’t wait for this dream to become real so the real stuff can be dealt with.  Again, I wish to thank each and everyone of you in this cohort for all that you do and know that I appreciate you all much.  Thank you and we shall meet again in a week’s time.  Looking forward to it.