Greetings classmates! It’s great to be starting another journey with you all. I’m excited about our subject matter for this course, especially since we’ve been experiencing it for quite some time now. I’m sure there is a lot to be learned about the evolution of Distance Learning as well as principles that foster success in this area. I’m glad to see familiar names as well as new ones, and I look forward to following some of your blogs.

A little bit about me -- I work in medical sales, and I’m transitioning to a new career in education and instructional design. I have about two years of experience as a curriculum designer and facilitator for a high school in the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program. I enjoyed that work tremendously, so when the opportunity ended, I decided to get formal training through Walden’s Instructional Design Program. On a personal note, I just sent my youngest son off to college. Empty nesting is a whole new reality for me, but I’m sure this course will keep me busy enough to shift my attention away from how much things have changed around here.

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