Week 1 in the ELC - refreshing!

The idea of meeting everyone and working out the bugs before jumping into a course is fantastic.  This is the first time I have done this outside the regular timeframe of a course and I think it works well.  It has been a while since I was last in an online course, so the quick refresh is good for me.

Having a diverse group can be both challenging and exciting (I lean more towards describing it as exciting).  It will be important to remember that we are all at different places not only in our individual educations, but in life as well.  This can bring a wealth of perspectives to activities and discussions.  I need to keep an open mind, no matter what kind of day I have had, and be open to the possibilities that these various opinions and sets of experiences can bring to my own journey.

It is beneficial that I remember to be:

• positive
• helpful
• compassionate
• understanding
• myself

The subject matter of the brain and education is unique, fascinating, and can bring many different opinions and ideas together.  Approaching the tasks with enthusiasm will benefit not only myself, but all those around me as well.

As this is a reflection in the form of a great big "note to self", I wish to remind myself to get ready to work hard, be open, be ready to explore outside my comfort zone, make connections, and have fun along the way!