Shaky Beginnings...

Well here it is - my first blog entry!  I know the 'first entry' event has been marvelled over by many already, but it really is exciting... already I am in my happy place knowing that I have learnt something new and can tick it off the never ending activities list. Bliss. I will stress however that this was not an easy process for me.  I only have to click on the internet icon on my computer and at least two hours of my life has vanished.  Time consuming is a word that comes to mind.  So does patience.  While trying to figure out what on earth I was supposed to be doing, I lost focus of the whole thing and ended up having Ally McBeal-esque visions of my computer in a fight with a sledge hammer (and losing).  Getting beyond this frustration was an incredible feeling though, and as a result my first lesson in learning was born:  Motivation is key, especially when perseverance is required.  Now to figure out what approach to teaching best sustains and enhances motivation in students...