Last Friday was the first time I ran a session. We had run a mock session over the prior weekend. This included going through what to say and do in the session step by step; including turning on and logging into each of the computers we could potentially use in a session. Running the mock session was very helpful come the day of the session.

I think the session was less intimidating than I anticipated it to be. This may be because of the practice at the mock session. Or do to having a small handful of participants over two sessions. I suspect I would have been more nervous if I opened the door to let the participant in and found a large group of students.

After the session the other RA and I closed everything up and posted our notes on the studies online forum. However, we forgot to send it out to the rest of the lab. Next time it will be easier to remember all the little steps.

I am also trying to work on a poster for a conference in a few weeks. It is taking me longer than normal. Because, I feeling I am still orienting myself to the project and second guess if I am I properly representing the research.