My Thoughts on Starting T.E.A.M.

Well, here I go again, diving in head first into a completely different and unique situation, in this case, T.E.A.M. I became intrigued with the Masters in Educational Technology program after observing Karen in her library. The lessons she has developed are not only creative, but integrate technology to such a degree that I was intimidated and amazed at the same time! I knew that she went through the same library program that I am currently going through, however, I have not been introduced to the sort of technology she is using. When I made the connection that all her wonderful use of technology and know-how came as a result of T.E.A.M. I knew I had to look into the program myself. Little did I know that my life was about to change drastically, yet again! It wasn't enough that I decided to retire from being an attorney when my second child was born. No, then I had to get a job as a teaching assistant in a high school library, with the intention of becoming a teacher someday. Not only did I fall in love with the library, but I found a new career path, that of library media specialist. I enrolled last fall in the Masters of Library Science program. Now, not only am I finishing that degree this coming May, but I have embarked on yet another path (T.E.A.M.), one which I feel will help me become the "21st Century Teacher-Librarian" I hope to be someday, hence the name of my blog! In the last week I have been busy setting up all different accounts, buying a laptop, installing software, creating of all things a blog (my kids are having a real laugh over this), reading yet another textbook, and learning new technology at such an incredible rate that my head is spinning! Ideally, I probably would have waited until I finished the library degree before beginning T.E.A.M., but circumstances just fell into place and here I am now. The next six weeks will be brutal for me (and my family!), until my class schedule lightens up somewhat when the spring term starts in January, but I am so excited and motivated to learn that I feel all this effort will be worth it in the end. Educational technology is such a natural pairing with the library, that I know I have made the right choice. I can't wait until my first class in two days!