What has God wraught?

It was close to 26 years ago when the good Lord gave to the earth and parents Robert and Rosalie a child who has the potential of being the most influential teacher of his time. Close to 26 rotations of the earth around the sun later, here he sits ready to become more powerful. In order to obtain a connection with all of whom his path may cross, he decided to further enhance his ability to form relationships with his students by participating in the Instructional Technology Cohort at George Mason University. A reflection of the night soon followed:

As I walked into the soft "goat puke green" colored room and begin to listen to the woman that will soon guide me towards multiple approaches of academic success, one word came to mind: Honored.
To be a part of a family of teachers with similar goals in mind.
To be in the presence and under the tutelage of a highly qualified, down to earth, caring, sensitive and honest woman.
To once again feel nervous about embarking in a journey of higher education.

What did I learn tonight?

• I was told and repeated the names of those in the cohort, but have yet to truly "learn" them.
• A definition of technology as a mediator between myself and the rest of the world.
• I learned that when I am reading, I should be looking for the main idea, however in my mind I know that I should still keep an eye out for the smaller details that will help lead me to the idea.
• I learned that communication is going to be more than essential to my success. This includes e-mail, blogs, attendance, participation, and a dash of humor.

What do I know?

• I know that through this class I know that I will learn how to use technology as a mediator in my classroom to connect with the students, parents, co-workers, etc.. I also have to keep in mind that it should not overshadow the invaluable relationships that should be formed with a child through my physical presence.
• I know that, through others that have traveled this path, I will find exactly the pushes I desire to find ways to connect with a student on a different level and make my classroom unique and stray from the typical lecture style teaching.

Acting

My goals are to learn, adapt and implement the practices found in this cohort. I desire to be the best at what I do, not for my own selfish desires, but for the benefit and academic excellence of all of my students.

What should I say to this challenge which lay before me. Would the mighty Achilles go into battle worrisome of his one flaw that may cost him his life?
Heck yeah I'm ready. Bring it on!

Brandon