January 22, 2006 by cora
My Footprints in Cyberspace:
In January 2005 when I first joined “Becoming A Webhead” (BAW), a six-week online course in TESOL’s Electronic Village, I felt very nervous because I didn’t know much about Internet technologies in general. I was just learning how to “walk” in cyberspace and got lost every now and then. Our two wonderful moderators Dafne Gonzalez and Teresa Almeida d’Eca didn’t leave me behind. They paid attention to all of us (over 200 participants) and offered help whenever they could. Other participants who already had the skills to “somersault” in cyberspace were also unconditionally caring and supportive. When I was able to take “my first step” on my own, they applauded me and encouraged me to take more steps further. Soon, I felt very comfortable in this wonderful group of international teachers because this was the place Where I could learn without fear. Stumbling along the path, I was well “fed” with the “nutrition” that enabled me to “walk” more steadily. “Growing up” in BAW 2005 was a wonderful learning experience that broadened my horizons. This extraordinary group opened the door for me to the magic of cyberspace where I can explore technologies in teaching. I’m inspired to take the journey through the cyberspace with BAW 2006, and I hope that my “footprints” in cyberspace will become bigger and more solid soon.
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Great job, Cora!
What a nice blog!
Dear Cora,
what a nice-looking blog
The pictures are great, you have such taste to select images!
Thanks for your lovely comments about BAW, Tere and me
I had never seen a blog with frames.
Thanks for accepting our invitation to be a co-mod
hugs,
Daf
Dear Cora,
Thank you for such a nice first message. It’s very rewarding to see how colleagues-turned-friends benefit from a “learning with fun” situation.
This year is going to be great too!
Hugs,
Teresa
Cora,
What a lovely analogy about your learning experiences with Webheads. I feel the same way
We’ve been very fortunate to connect with Tere and Daf.
Sharon
Cora,
I love your strong “voice” and your layout skills. You did a good job of capturing the Webhead experience. Thanks for sharing your insights.
Thank you for your courage to become a co moderator and help those who came after you. Greetings.
Ángeles (ahhpolanco)
Cora, your words left a footprint in my mind. It’s very encouraging to know that you were a toddler in cyberspace last year and now you are a co-moderator. To be honest, it’s hard to believe it. Thanks for being with us.
Cora, it has been great being coached by you, you did a terrific job along with Daf ,Ter. they made a good choice. I am wondering why your blog is accomodating me knowing German as well. The send button says”abschicken”. Smart Blog. cheers Randa
LOVELY first entry, Cora!
Almost moved to tears, that’s how I felt as I read it and re-lived my own experience last year at BAW.. Thanks for putting it into such nice words! I also love your blog layout, by the way.. made me feel welcomed. Soon I’ll make a link to your entry from my own blog, hope you don’t mind!
Gladys