Now that I have moved passed the deer-in-headlights look, I feel like I can push students to build on what they learned and accomplished last year. With the climate and support at Sandy River Middle School, great things should be expected. Now that the students and I have a few months under our belt, excitement is in the air!
I am learning how to maneuver through flash and game concepts in an encouraging manner. I feel much more confident with guiding students in their game designs. Having witnessed the accomplishments and work invested in the final game presentations, I am encouraged to think about the obstacles and abilities of upcoming students.
However, I have a desire to continue my growth. I have a much better understanding of how little I really know about flash and game designs. Therefore, I have a committment to invest more time and effort to keep the expectations high. I feel very privileged to be surrounded with the support and encouragement needed to keep moving forward. Although I still have regular feelings and thoughts of being overwhelmed, I truly feel optimistic about the upcoming year. Great things are in the making!
