Each of us has a story about our EMDT year. We have shared the same courses and course directors, yet each of us has had a unique experience, because of the "life" that "happened" during the past 11 months.
A huge part of my experience can be related to the "WE story"! (Zander, 2000) "The WE story points to relationship rather than to individuals, to communication patterns, gestures, and movement rather than to discrete objects and identities." (p.183)
The WE encouraged growth. WE are each other's cheerleaders, support, and have shared laughter, prayers and tears. Competition was set aside, instead there is appreciation of unique styles and the focus on the "unseen threads that connect us all" (p.183)
The WE helps me to see the possibilities beyond the end of this journey to the beginning of another.
I am SO thankful for my EMDT WE story!
Kathy - your post made me tear up! This journey has definitely changed the way I think about "WE." Our small group has shared such a connection - and you described it perfectly in this post!
ReplyDeleteThe possibility you have shown me has opened my eyes and made me realize that our future as friends is unlimited! Thank you, Kathy - your words really touched me on this post!
Kathy, I just have to thank you (and the entire group) for allowing me to be part of the WE, at least what I was comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the WE understood my idiosyncrasies and belief that online learning does not HAVE to be cooperative learning, but rather it CAN be.
I look forward to seeing the WE evolve through WoW.
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteThe WE story really shone through our classmates this year. We went through the program together. We helped each other through the ups and downs. I truly appreciate how our whole class chose to take part in the WE story. You described it perfectly! Onward to Month 12!
Kathy, it's funny how whenever I talk about my experience going through the EMDT program I cannot help but mention projects of others or even the inspiration of my fellow students have given me. This is definitely a WE story! Thank you all for being part of the WE story and allowing me to be part of a WE story as well.
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