Belinda Hartnett

As an online instructor, I spend hours at the computer. Unfortunately, I also have a bad back so sitting for long stretches is not a good thing. So, I have a little dog that sits by my feet, usually sleeping but every once in awhile, she demands to be petted. She is my comic relief. The dog can be pretty funny sometimes.

Sometimes when I am very tired, late at night, the attention to detail start to vane. So, I have been grading assignments first thing in the morning. The attention to detail is there and it seems to go quicker.

I just had the first chat sessions and one of the issues the students were concerned about were the holidays. I moved my Thursday chat to Tuesday because of Thanksgiving. Several of the student have asked if I can post the next 2 instructor files on the assignments because they will be travelling. This session goes through the Christmas holiday and I have had students ask if they can submit their assignment early. So, to handle the holidays, I have to plan and prepare in advance to prevent the stress. There may be a touch of immedacy too!