In this week's web conference, Dr. Mixon discussed who must submit assignments to TK20 and who has been grandfathered out. Basically, I am required to submit assignments to TK20. This has caused me some distress. I am a bit confused how to submit or where within TK20 to submit. I am going to have to contact Dr. Huang for further counseling.
Dr. Mixon also clarified some questions other members of the class had concerning the assignments, specifically the professional development part of the assignment. I am glad to have been present to hear the answer to those questions. These web conferences, though time consuming and sometimes tedious are very helpful. I know that I have missed a lot of pertinent information by not attending past web conferences.
There were many questions by educational administration students concerning the ILD training requirement. Many needed to find where to take the course and how much it will cost. From what I can see, the cost may run anywhere from $140 to $800. When the time comes for me to take the ILD, I will definitely seek out the $145 course.
All in all, I am in a point of my studies that I am lagging behind. I have had a lot at work begin to build up and it is having an affect on my studies. Listening to Dr. Mixon explain all the aspects of the program is helpful. He is very positive as he explains everything. He just said that the average length of stay for a principal is 3.2 years. Wow! I know that being an administrator is stressful, but I had no idea that turnover was that great. There is a ton of pressure and I can see where the duties and responsibilities could daunting and get out of hand. I will keep that in mind as I move forward in the program. He just said that in the next 4 years 33% of school administrators in the South, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, will retire. That means plenty of opportunity for those of who put in the work and stick with the program here at Lamar University. What an exciting time to be in the Educational Technology Leadership program. Dr. Mixon says that those of us in this program at this time are on "the cutting edge" in school administration.
I will end my ramblings at this time. I do look forward to participating in the next web conference next week.
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