Online learning, for me, has been significantly different from in-person learning because of the self-discipline required to succeed. There is no instructor in your face reminding you that this assignment or that is due. It is entirely up to you to keep up and keep organized and it is definitely something I wouldn’t have been able to do as effectively when I was younger and a huge procrastinator.
I think English is a good candidate for online learning because it is one of the less lecture necessary subjects and when the instructor is good, the things that do cause some hassle or confusion can be addressed in person and individually. I also think that the way discussions are done, with each person being required to post, makes it is easier for everyone to participate, rather than sitting in class and getting only the participation of the few while the quiet ones fade into the background.
As for the technologies we’ve used this semester, most of them were new to me. I have never blogged before nor have I even heard of using Prezi or Glogster. I enjoyed the blogging because of how easy it was to use and the continuity it provided. Everything we posted was right there, easy to find and access. For the final presentation I did initially try to do a glogster poster but had a difficult time really figuring it out so I tried doing a Prezi instead. The Prezi interface was easier to figure out and it produced a very cool presentation. The possibilities I see in creating presentations this way are endless and I foresee using this website and technology in many areas in the future. Specifically I can see doing school projects and most definitely proposals for clients of my business. Overall, the use of technology, having to blend it with our writing, links, visuals, blogs, presentations, has been beneficial and required an expansion of thought and skill that I have not previously had to put into a class like this and I am glad we did.
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I believe you will be awesome at your writing! Technology was scary for me also, especially blogging but I think we both got it! I have enjoyed your posts every week and I can see you have come a long way and your blog and your post's are excellent! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that it is very different to take online courses. My husband likes the classroom setting, I like the online/at home setting. It takes a lot of organization and self-discipline so you are right in that aspect. It has been a great joy to read your posts weekly, I like your thoughts and insight so thank you! Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteTechnology is a scary thing. When you think about all the things that we can do and the more we will in the future it makes you think of things in a whole new perspective. Great job on your post.
ReplyDeleteWell you are defiantly right about not procrastinating! I did a few times and had to give up a few Sunday's trying to catch up. I as well had never used Prezi before and was impressed with its capabilities. With technology improving all the time, I feel, online learning will soon be may peoples first choice because of the convenience it allows. Good luck to you in the future with school!
ReplyDeleteI agree with many of the points that you have put up here. I really think that how we all have to participate is something that was really cool to experience. I am a huge procrastinator so I had a major problem with not having a person telling me and reminding me that my work was due. This class being online really helped me to make sure I turn in my work on time.
ReplyDeleteI never really thought about the self discipline involved with this class, but when you said it I thought, "How right she is!" I think you are absolutely right about how endless the possibilities are when using technology. At the rate they continue to create new things the more chance we have to do something better. Great post and keep up the good work, were almost there!
ReplyDeleteHave discipline is highly need with online classes. I do agree English classes are actually better to take online then in person. Maybe it's just simple and easy to follow instructions. I hope keep up the great work and do good on the final.
ReplyDeleteJust remembering to log on every week to make sure I got all the assignments done was my biggest weakness. These kind of classes really make you realize that you need to get more organized. I have a planner (which I never thought I would have one) that I write all my assignments down in and ever since I've been doing that it's been going a lot better. I have never blogged before either and that was an interesting experience.
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