Academic Savvy

Join me this Saturday, Oct. 17 at 11 am PST as I take part in a panel discussion on closing the gap in the digital divide during COVID-19. I will share my research on Ghana's efforts to launch distance learning and Sub-Saharan Africa's emergency remote instruction strategies during the COVID-19 school closures. "The digital divide has been magnified due to the sudden closing of schools in response to COVID-19. Closing the gap has become a major focal point for educators and p...oliticians to ensure that student have access to education at home. Join the Alumni Education Network and our esteemed panel as we discuss the different ways that they are working to close the gap in the digital divide." Other panelists include Senator Lena Gonzalez, California State Senator, 33rd Senate District and Josh Van Norman, Superintendent/Principal at San Antonio School District. Register for the webinar here - https://tinyurl.com/AEDNDIGITAL

What doctoral students really look like after 3 1/2 hrs of editing a 46-page document But we got it done tho! Final draft of our dissertation proposal is SUBMITTED and blessed by the Statburst gods!! Working title - An Action Research Study of the Use of Information and Communications Technology to Deliver Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development in Rural Ghana During COVID19

And just like that, our dissertation proposal defense date is set - Oct. 26, 2020 at 9 am! From this point forward, I’m going to be better about documenting this part of the journey because I don’t want to forget the moments of this major life accomplishment. This is the second to last milestone, classmates! I’m happy to learn that a few of you have been inspired by my journey to go back to grad school Y’all got next! I Appreciate the continued love and support

Need some great study music? Check out one of my fave lo-fi study beats channels. Its just the right mix of mellow and hip-hop - I enjoy it without wanting to get out of my seat and shake my butt lol Also, there's no ads! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A

Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg has died. May she rest well! She was a champion for ALL!