I'm back and Daily Dissertation Update #5

Ok, so my daily updates didn't work out so well. Let's see, what has gone on since I last posted, almost a month ago on March 14?

1. We went to Prague and did some touring

Peter with his Dad checking looking off of Charles Bridge

Us on Charles Bridge

Peter with his Mom and Dad

2. Peter's dog, Ramu, passed away shortly after we returned home from Prague. I'm so sad for Peter and his family - I know his parents miss him a lot. They've had Ramu for 16 years and that's such a long time. I am glad we had a chance to see him on our trip. Here's Peter and Ramu:

3. My Podcasting workshop ended - I had the same number of participants take the beginning Pre and Post Surveys and beginning data analysis reflects that my participants' knowledge and/or skills have increased - hopefully this means my methods work!!

4. Four of my students were accepted to attend a special Microsoft camp - crossing my fingers that all important people in my school district approve so we can go and I can chaperone - that will be decided by the end of this month, hopefully.

5. The HRS Committee finally approved my study today. Thank goodness. This weekend I am entering my final data into my paper and sending it my Mom to review before e-mailing it to my advisor on Monday. I'm still crossing my fingers that I can defend by the end of May.

6. I decided what I want to do next year academically speaking because I'll be done my doctorate program. More on that in June because I don't want to speculate until I have the official word. Let's just say it's huge for me and I definitely hope it works out.