Phew, finished the first module!

Absolutely exhausted after this first module! Happy with what I did with the first research project assignment, but there is still the lingering doubt about whether my work is good enough until I see the tutors feedback and grade! Very busy with other stuff such as the house extension and dance commitments which have taken a lot of mental and physical time and 'head space.' Take a lot of mental energy to retain complex dance moves - different part of the brain from academic work. Not sure how to use these 2 weeks before the next module - to have a complet break, or use the time for private study? So many interesting ideas to follow up, but not sure on the best focused use of my time at this stage!!

Getting excited about experiments I have been doing linking concept maps with my references in RefWorks. Explored using CMap, but now getting interested in VUE - much more of a visual medium than CMap. Looking for ways at a meta level to structure my understanding of what I am learning, and importantly where the gaps are in my learning at this stage. Very useful for generating questions about connections and meaning etc. Starting with capturing my learning from this first module on research, and then planning maps on theories of learning and theories of knowing that have influenced research paradigms. Exciting to find ways that support my preferences as a learner - hopefully we can generate some discussion with peers on the PhD to share how we all are learning.