1.How is online learning different than in person learning?
I think that online learning is different in the sense that you really don’t have much interaction with other students other than the discussion board. I think that it has its pros and cons as to being able to easily ask a question. For instance online you have to email and wait for a response, where as in the classroom setting you can just walk up to the instructor and ask your question then and there.
2.What are the particular challenges or benefits to taking and English class (in particular) in an online environment?
There are a few challenges with doing an online class. I think the biggest challenge of all is actually being motivated to get assignments done and submitted on time. An online student has to stay very focused and schedule their study time around there work or free time. A student who attends a class has somewhat more of a commitment to the class due to the fact that you must go to class to submit assignments. I don’t feel one is better than the other, just that they are two completely different things all together. The other challenge is not getting that one on one interaction with your instructor. I know they are there to help answer questions and problems but it’s not as immediate like it would be to talk in person in a classroom setting.
3. Which of the technologies that we used this semester was most beneficial to you?
I liked the grading system; I have never done a class at the college that was with an instructor. So I like the fact that test scores were almost immediate. I also liked the whole blackboard back office. It made it very easy to look at assignments, grades, emails etc. I think it is a great system.
4. Which did you like the most?
The technology I liked the best was by far the Blackboard system. I think it is very well organized and thought out.
5. Which will you use in the future and how will you use them?
I will continue using the blackboard technology seeing that I plan on doing my two year degree online through Yavapai.
I agree with what you said about having to be motivated to be successful at an online class. It is so easy to push assignments to to very last minute because there is so much going on during the week. Sure you miss the in-class learning experience, but with blackboard and discussion boards, it is quite easy to succeed in online learning today. Good luck to you in future online classes!
ReplyDeleteI was pretty much going to say the same thing as Lindsey. I really agree how its hard to be motivated to be successful in an online class. I found my self numerous times doing assignments last minute, with minutes before midnight! Good post!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you about the motivation factor. You do not have to show up for class so it's a lot easier to get behind and put off doing the assignments. I prefer the one on one interaction that occurs in a classroom as all questions can be answered much easier. But thankfully, we've managed to make it through this course. Good luck on everything.
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