Distance Learning on the Go

Week 4: Letter from Rosemary. 

From the beaches of Rosemary, I began creating a sense of understanding of time slowed. Like the low power mode to extend battery life, Rosemary is a place where time slows down. The existence of class projects, deadlines, and work are harder to reach. Whereas food, family and rest are closer in reach. After all that it takes to be alive in the space environment, realistically how much time is left? Utilized efficiencies are critical for long journeys. Especially when time is deteriorating at dangerous magnitudes. Being in such a fragile time capsules as we tend to be I cherish every moment spent on Rosemary. From the recognition of a destination until the completion it’s trip, the road in-between is long and winding. To create content that connects with the present there must be value in the story and style in the delivery.   

Time Spent on Rosemary

Normally I operate the web classroom in the fourth shift. The day can be split into 4 sections containing 6 hour cycles. These can be stretched and lengthened depending on the situation. However, on Rosemary time affects you differently. While the times for work are not defined, they are fewer and farther between. They are also harder to do. Only a few people on the trip managed to meet prior engagements and of those some had no Martian encounters. Giving them the ability to avoid all abductions. The station where we stayed was a constant buzz of space activity. Trips to the sandy shore for refueling and relaxation occurred regularly. Preparations for trips to the salty abyss included a great deal of strength and protection. The timeless journey to Rosemary was proceeded by extensive preparations and could not be made without understanding the trajectory of our visit. Pull down data, build strong starting points, prepare alternate situations, and be willing to take chances on flow frequency transmissions. The outcome of time spent at Rosemary is restored energy and new meaning for the time I spend on the things I do.