Week 1 - Post 2

Team Practicum,

Not much has changed since my first entry, however, I do have a couple thoughts I would like to share with you.  First is to inform you all how I enjoy reading all your posts and learning more about what you are doing.  I believe this is allowing me to grow with you.  It is also something I will enjoy when I move to Florida.  It will give me a better understanding of what each of you are doing while I am separated by distance.

The other thought deals with my Learning Contract.  The learning contract has been beneficial and has allowed me to better understand what I want out of my practicum experience.  However, there is one concern that became evident while doing this assignment.  The issue at hand is the lack of communication between my on site supervisor and myself.

Putting together this Learning Contract was not difficult, but not knowing exactly what my practicum experience would involve has been frustrating.  I want the opportunity to communicate more with my supervisor, however, my supervisor is the Director of Student Activities and she stays busy with work or meetings.  This makes for communication via long distance difficult.  I expect this to change when I arrive on site and the concern be alleviated.

I will continue to reach out to my supervisor, and hopefully find other means for communication.  If not, the month of June will just be a bump in the practicum road.  If any of you have suggestions on how to reach out to a colleague in a different part of the country, please feel free to post a comment.  I look forward to reading your suggestions.