This
class was different from other classes because of the use of web technologies.
Before taking this class I had never uploaded a video or a PowerPoint
presentation. I also never created a blog before.
Online learning is different than in person
learning for several reasons. The main reason is I didn’t need to be at a
specific place at a certain time to listen to a lecture or to complete work.
Without these constraints I could review and start working on assignments
whenever I want within a deadline period. Of course with this freedom it can be
difficult to find the motivation to get online to start the work because there
is no definite schedule of when class starts for the week. Like with physical
classes I know I have to go because if I miss one lecture I know I could get
behind or not hear important information. With online classes I know all the
information is there so there seems no urgency to acquire it.
The benefit to taking an online English
class is that this is a class that doesn’t need to be in person. Most of this
class is about reading texts and writing which is something that students can
do themselves with little guidance. There
are some classes that need to be taken in person like for instance classes with
lab requirements but an English class is not among them.
When I found out this class was centered
partially to posting on a blog weekly I was unsure how it would turn out. With the
end of the semester at this point I can see how writing on a blog was a good
idea for an online English class. Not only to get feedback from other students
but to have all my work together in one place. The comments I received in
response to my writing are more critical. I think it’s because it’s an online environment
which is helpful in knowing where improvement in my work needs to be made. This
is feedback in addition to my instructor. I could realistically see how a blog
would be a good way to share my experiences with others so I would feasibly use
this median in the future for sharing. This course along with some online technologies
I used for the first time was a great help to improving my skills and as a
result I’m happy I took this class with Laura Cline as the instructor.
Link to article on why online classes are better.
Image from here.
Link to article on why online classes are better.
Image from here.
Great last post. I agree with you when you say that online has both its challenges and perks. I know that I would never try to take a math class online because of the missing a lecture or a lab class, such as biology. It was great having an online class because I work full time and go to school full time, so this class really let me work around my work schedule. While my lectures of course, did not. Good luck next semester.
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