I have started my Doctorate. Another adventure. The difference with this adventure is that I get to stay at home. No packing, no planes, no goodbyes. But lots of hellos. New people to adventure with. And as with past adventures, new diaries to write. The last diary I wrote was when I was teaching in China. Some of it was in Chinese, which means I can't understand my own writing any more. Some of the things I'm writing about now I'm not sure I understand at the moment, never mind if I come back to it in 18 years time.
Yes, I returned from China 18 years ago. Back to the UK, experiencing the culture shock of having to walk on the pavement and not have people stare at me. Starting work in a small college in West Yorkshire, teaching beginner ICT before nudging my way into the ESOL department and then Teacher Education.
It is time for new adventures. The universe aligned itself and I find myself a module and a half into an EdD. I've been writing a lot, for the assignment, note-taking and the above mentioned diary. I've enjoyed the paper-ness of the diary. The flow of the gel pens while curled up on the sofa, squeezed into the viewing gallery of the local pool or the complete indulgence of sitting in a pub with a pint and my thoughts.
I have been a Lurker for many years. Hovering in Twitter but happily not contributing. But I know this has to change. What would be the point of doing the EdD and not sharing what I'm doing. I already feel it is quite a self-indulgent act. Studying when I should be being Mum, Wife, hockey player.
My current question is: What influences a teacher's decision to, or not to use, digital technologies in the classroom. It's already changed from when I first applied, and I am sure it will change again. I'm interested in teacher education, agency and decision-making. Whatever the question turns in to, I need to buckle up and enjoy the ride. This could be a bumpy one.
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