Melanie's School

Myrna wrote: How is school?

Melanie wrote: School is going well. In one of my classes I am getting an A+. We are at midterms this week and I have to teach a roomful of adults next week about goal setting and reaching. 

Myrna Trauntvein wrote: What school are you going to? Is there a way to do distance learning and still teach a class to a roomful of adults? I think education today is wonderful. Or rather, technology allows it to be wonderful. Teachers were always great it was just getting the teacher to the student. When Grandma Smith was taking classes, the last few years, the U sent teachers to Carbon to teach certain lane change classes. She was a BYU grad.

Melanie Bolton wrote: I am attending BYU Idaho online. BYU changed their online requirements a few years ago, and I was a few credits shy of being able to take online classes through them. After I do a few semesters through Idaho, I can then transfer to Provo. 

I am currently pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation therapy...similar to the job I did at Mary Ann Morse Nursing/Rehabilitation Center. I will be able to do quite a few classes online, then I will need to actually live in Provo for a Summer or whatever, and do some on campus classes. 

We have satellite classes at certain locations throughout the world. Our satellite class is in Denton Township, which is about half an hour from here. We meet at the Stake Center there. We have Education Missionaries that staff and facilitate the lessons. We are given the lesson assignment, then have opportunities to teach the lessons to the class. Actually, we are required to teach to the class. 

It's been fun, but it takes a lot of time. 

Oh...and the other class, Book of Mormon, I am getting an A. 

Next semester starts the math...yeah for me. I have been studying algebra and with a built in tutor (Howard), I have been remembering and learning a lot. 

Mel


Myrna Trauntvein wrote: Why are you doing without sugar?

If you get hungry for chocolate, buy the extra dark cocoa and stir a teaspoon in a fourth-cup of plain yogurt. I don't miss the sugar but you might. Some people use Stevia (not the kind you get at the grocery known as Truvia). I have tried it a few times but a little goes a LONG way. Julie thinks it is better not to use it. There are mixed studies. I love you.  


 Melanie Bolton wrote: I haven't been in the habit of eating sweets very much for many years, but after all the stress of last year, I had started the habit of occasionally eating chocolate covered gummy bears, chocolate covered berries, chocolate covered nuts...all good right? I decided that I needed to see if I could go back to my old ways, and only eat chocolate on special occasions...and those special occasions don't include the days that your child goes to school in a good mood...although that does call for celebration!

I need to go. 

I love you!
Melanie




Myrna wrote: Our hats are off to you! It does take a lot of time and a lot of effort. You were good at your job and this will make you even better. Love you!