In 2021, I had two goals: finish grad school and run my first marathon. The opportunity for this to be a metaphor certainly wasn't lost on me: For me, completing the Master of Instructional Science and Technology (MIST) program represents a significant milestone both personally and professionally. Of course, crossing the finish line doesn't overshadow the experience I had running every mile (after all, grad school is a marathon, not a sprint). Rather, crossing the finish line is a celebration and acknowledgement of the journey I've been on.
After 14+ years as a learning and development professional in the corporate sector, I decided to pursue my master's degree in instructional science and technology. My goals as a California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) MIST student are to further develop my skills and expertise in the areas of learning strategy, production, technology, and evaluation, and to graduate the from MIST program as a much stronger training professional and contributor to our field. The MIST program combines instructional design, education technology, and corporate training to enhance learning in any teaching or training environment. "The MIST program emphasizes the use of technology to create effective and aesthetic web design, develops strong teaching skills, helps one to improve instructional coursework and training programs, and leads to the development of effective video production skills and programming-based design." Click here to access the CSUMB MIST website.
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