I have felt quite overwhelmed by learning new technologies and skills, keeping up with assignments, and our numerous group meetings. So this blog has been neglected for a while.
So to continue.....
Management and Organisation of Information was extremely interesting. While PIMS was more into personal social media management, these sessions were focused on managing your work-related information. Much of the content I use as a matter of course so it has been great to learn more tricks in the trade. They can be applied. I really did enjoy this session and feel that it is necessary in the course.

UNISA

Friday afternoon was quite exciting. UNISA is my last alma mater so it was quite a privilege to see their impressive library. The RFID demonstration was interesting. Presentations initiated much discussion which was also thought provoking.
It did occur to me that had UNISA administration got their act together, I would have completed my Honours through them, rather than 3 years later starting out to study this through UKZN now. But that is life!
I thought this was quite a nice picture

Our UNISA visit

of Joan and Dr Marlene; posing with Scholar and Carren. Professional and kind people who have ensured this programme is well coordinated and with interesting, trending and extremely useful material.

HBDI

I must admit that the thought of attending classes on a Saturday was disconcerting at first. But then, if I was not at the HBDI classes, then I would be attending to assignments, so then that was OK. Ann-Louise is a dynamic presenter who made sure that everyone enjoyed this day. It was no surprise that I am in the green quadrant. But it was fun to see other colleagues quadrant placings; some were quite a surprise.


After Saturday classes ended, it was great excitement as my Uncle and Aunt picked me up so that I could spend the night at their home, and to enjoy a family day the next day. This was extreme time out which was very welcome. The first two weeks have been very busy. It is more taxing that you realise when you learn new technologies, apply it, and then complete assignments that go with it. It is a challenge and I have enjoyed every moment. But Sunday was welcome and RECHARGED me!