Welcome back skype

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Picking up the handbook for the new module (module 2) after a break for the Christmas period was always, in my mind, going to be a mind field of unanswered and unexplored questions to add to the list of thinking and research. The first Skype back was a lovely introduction to new members to the BA PP course and also a very good kick start to the new material at hand. I didn't allow my self to think about how much I have to do, but more so about pinnacles through out which are going to help me progress.

The first read through the handbook didn't register at all, I tried to process everything but there is so much to take in. I read the words but as soon as I was onto the next page, I forgot what was on the last. This feeling was all too familiar as I felt a little like this during Module 1. Before reading through the handbook again the next day I completed one of the tasks set out in the handbook to help you settle into the module. For us (module 2) there are numerous activities to help us get started. My following blogs will be ideas and as the handbook says 'little wonders' that are sitting in the back of my mind and curious to know more about.

I have always found that reading material is a great way to start off a blog/idea/line of thinking. You find something you want to read based on ideas that you have, and the material either links, evolves or disagrees with your thinking, which gives you new ideas and thoughts.

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