Moving my office, ugh!

[judy]

Isn't it amazing how, once you start to organize yourself for the new semester. it does get done! I used to knock it off in about an afternoon and the next morning.
How appealing last semester's lessons looked when it came down to the wire!

I would redo my curriculum calendar, changing the dates for the first class, and then change them as time went on.


Do you teach the same content every semester, or does it change? Science is always changing, or course, but the basics seem to be the same.

What classes do you teach? Writing this, I miss teaching. I especially loved the beginning of the semester. The new energy, new students, and excitement were great! I'm sure you feel this way.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by judy

Do you teach the same content every semester, or does it change? Science is always changing, or course, but the basics seem to be the same.

What classes do you teach? Writing this, I miss teaching. I especially loved the beginning of the semester. The new energy, new students, and excitement were great! I'm sure you feel this way.

I love the beginning of the semester too Judy! No, I never teach the same thing each semester - but sometimes I teach the same thing each year - the same each fall and same each spring - but not always. Last semester I taught master's classes in adult health. This semester I'm teaching 2 PhD classes, one topic is health promotion in high risk populations and the other is a review of the literature class. I really love teaching doctoral students and I love both topics - BUT I have never taught this particular health promotion course and it has been 3-4 years since I've taught the literature review course - so I need some prep time to update the readings and decide on class activities. Oh well, it will happen.

Have you ever thought of teaching parttime somewhere? Is there a Jr. college nearby? or secondary school? That's probably what I will do when I retire is teach parttime.

[gja1000]

I got 'almost' everything moved today. I just have to go through some files and throw out some old stuff and then move the files (not very many, I hope) that I want to keep.

I like the new office, even though it is small. It's clean, new, pretty and tidy (right now - LOL)

[paula1961]

So glad you've about got everything moved and you're happy with your new office Gayle.

[judy]

Hurray! You moved in, pretty much! Maybe you should treat your new office to a pretty something, like a flower arrangement, or beautiful picture!

I can teach in the high schools around here as a sub. They are wonderful schools, but those days are over. I just do not want to work anymore. Different phases of life!

Your courses sound so interesting. Ph.D. students must be such a joy to work with! They are on such a high level of learning and commitment.

[pope1982]

How are you liking the move now Gayle?

[gja1000]

I DO like my new office. I still have a few files to move and MANY files to put away. All the new file cabinets require hanging file folders - most of my old files were just in file cabinets, without hanging folders - so it will take me a LONG time to get all the new file folders done. I will get an undergrad volunteer student to help me, but it will take a while. Fortunately, the files will stack in the cabinets, so my office doesn't look unsightly.