Alexa, play Good Goodbye by Hwasa

Hi, its elif here for the last time to say goodbye. Well, even though i feel like ive been treading water with the teaching materials each week, with different theories with my lovely dear beloved friends. I reviewed all the assignments we've done this fall semester, sincerely. And the completed materials and lesson plans are not the only things i see, but actually the time spent behind each one, the canva links we shared with each other countless times, the conversations i had with my friends, the decisions we made, and the mistakes we corrected together. (I'm not crying, you're just teary-eyed). Anyway, it was a memorable experience to do all these tasks and make them permanent on the internet. 

To be honest, there was nothing easy about the course. We had to adjust and try to survive the week. Now, it’s time to be a teacher and make teaching materials, which is different from what we did in the ICT course. I can say that one of the strengths of this course is that it is unique compared to all the others, especially because of its schedule and the knowledge we gained from it. I’m not the type of person who can make decisions without thinking them over for at least 24 hours, so i can’t say for certain that any specific assignment was my favorite. However, I might choose the AI-enhanced CBLP material because i still feel like i am a learner. The reason why i chose the ELT department is that the joy of learning something new never ends. Oh, how i love being a teacher…

Here (glad not to add some material links or assure lesson plan) are some tips for anyone thinking of taking this course next year. First and foremost, make sure to jot down your notes and ask yourself "why?" for each step you take and every instruction you write. Remember, do not rush to be a teacher right away. Instead, take a moment to step into the shoes of your future students who will be experiencing the materials you and your friends have created. Lastly, relax, my dear,  i know assignments can sometimes be completed at the last minute, even just an hour before they are due, so take it easy. Good luck :) (puahahahahahahahaaha)

xoxo, elifabeth