Palesa Tshabalala describes herself as a motivated student dedicated to improving her skills and performance in education, despite facing financial challenges. She expresses expectations for her course, emphasizing the importance of integrating technology in flexible and student-centered learning environments. Tshabalala aspires to be a resilient educator who prioritizes student needs and uses failure as a learning opportunity.

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1. Surname & Name: Tshabalala Palesa Ivonni [201443773]
2. A bit about Myself:
I would describe myself as a very determined and highly motivated person. I enjoy
meeting new people and finding ways to help myself have an uplifting experience.
I am a dedicated person. I enjoy reading, and the knowledge and perspective that
my reading gives me has strengthened my learning skills and presentation abilities.
I have been successful at passing all my modules, and I attribute this success to
my ability to plan, schedule, and handle many different tasks at once.
My everyday activities include go to school, study at home and go online with
friends. I also enjoy writing fictions and listening to music. I also find myself
interested in doing social activities. I hope to receive a better score at teaching
studies this semester.

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4. My expectations in this course:
After reading through the study guide, In this module I expect technology to provide
increased opportunities for flexible learning, it is imperative that lecturers develop
their technological competence allowing them develop their curricula in flexible and
creative ways, so as to render learning more accessible and therefore more
student-centred. According to my understanding, this module will develop the e-
learning expertise of students while affording opportunities for them to appraise
new developments in e-learning practices. Therefore, I argue that the aim of the
module is to provide students with an understanding of appropriate theory,
technologies and tools to enable them create student-centred online resources and
activities which can supplement face-to-face delivery or can be delivered in a
blended learning environment. The emphasis will be on linking theory and practice
through engagement with and appraisal of a range of teaching tools and
technologies.
5. My current technological abilities:
I have minimum technical abilitiesand knowledge needed to perform specific tasks.
For example thing like typing my assignments with the required format, uploading
it on time, chatting with my friends online. Some examples include knowledge of
programming languages, mechanical equipment, or tools, and also I have some
ability to perform tasks that require the use of certain tools, whether tangible or
intangible, and technology to complete them. In this regard, the knowledge in a
technical skills area is seen as practical in nature as it allows me to complete a
designated task in a real, not theoretical, way. Given the growth of technology
within the economy, the need for technical skills is likely to continue to grow.
6. The biggest challenge that I currently face as a student:
Financial challenge:

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As a student I can't write a personal check or dip into a savings account to pay for
tuition, books and other educational expenses. I also worry about how I am going
to support myself and my family while enrolled in higher education. But now things
are better because I utilize student loans to pay educational expenses and help
make ends meet, now I am faced with the reality of student loans and debt after
graduation.
Consequently, I struggle with determining how I am going to pay for my debts. It is
a near universal phenomenon. I stress over how to pay for college now and how
am I are going to be able to afford paying off their loans in the future. It is truly a
big investment and a troubling dilemma that I ask myself: How do I pay for school
and maintain my other obligations today so that my family and I can have a better
life tomorrow?
7. The kind of educator I want to be in the future:
I want to be the kind of teacher that doesn’t give up. The kind that finds a new
solution even when it seems like I could just stay on a path because it would be so
much easier. That knows when to hold them, when to fold them, and yes, even
when to walk away.
I want to be the kind of teacher that keeps the students in mind at every moment
and with every decision I make, even the ones where my own pride may
suffer. The one that problem-solves rather than rants. The one that fixes rather
than breaks.
I want to be the kind of teacher that realizes when something is not working and
has the common sense to stop it. That tries an idea with all of their heart and then
makes it better when it doesn’t quite work. The kind of teacher that dreams. The
kind of teacher that listens.

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The kind of teacher that has students who are willing to speak up even if they know
the message may cause temporary hurt, but in the long run will create a path
toward a solution.
I want to be the kind of teacher that sees the learning in every problem. That sees
what can be salvaged rather than throws everything out. The kind that can see the
good in something or someone even in the bleakest of moments.
I want to be the kind of teacher that never forgets their own vulnerability but sees
it as a strength rather than a weakness. That isn’t afraid to show the world failure
to inspire others to grow. That remembers that not everything is bad, not
everything is broken even if it seems so at the moment. That’s the kind of teacher
I want to be. One day I’ll get there.
8. What makes me get up in the morning:
What makes me wake up in the morning is the dedication I have to actively
participate in lessons at all times, and fully engage. To actively seek feedback from
my lecturers and tutors on how to improve the quality of my work. Show great
flexibility, and work hard with all challenges, even when they are difficult. And lastly
I wake up in the morning to manage my time and work effectively, and in highly
disciplined manner.
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