I didn’t get the best grade last week, but I deserve what I got. I’m starting to learn more about the flow of this class and what is expected. This may just be the week that I start some sort of routine.
Full speed ahead!
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way. The internet can expose you to whatever you have interest in, good or bad. Parents should monitor whatever happens in their home like internet usage. Your kids are going to learn inappropriate things and that’s out of your control. Let’s face it the internet does more good than bad; you just have to monitor what goes on. The internet just makes things more accessible, but that is the beauty of being online.
Myth# 2
I think being able to visualize makes you more comfortable, but it doesn’t make you necessarily “learn it.” I used to say that I was a visual learn, but I’m more hands-on.
Myth# 3
I’m not really sure about this one. When I was in grade school the boys always understood math easier than girls. The girls would always grasp literature and grammar better.
Myth# 4
People are never too old to learn something new. Although, they don’t have the patience they used to have.
Myth# 5
Being self-directed has nothing to do with online courses. Prior to this semester I would try to avoid online classes because the lack of clarification with the syllabus. My previous professors had no training and typically had no desire to teach online. If you’re driven you’ll exceed no matter what environment learning occurs in.
Luckily, I didn’t have many problems last week! I just have to get used to my blog, IM, and Tapped In. I’ve had slight problems with my reader updating, but that has been fixed now. The only thing I’m not comfortable with is Tapped In and I’ll manage.
http://www.latimes.com/news/education/la-me-books26-2008aug26,0,6565128.story
This story raises the issue is e-textbooks really worth the price. Our class deals with technology and I thought it would be nice story to share. A study was done which examined the price difference between buying the hardcopy and downloading online. I wasn’t aware of the fact once you buy the electronic version of the book it will eventually expire and typically in 180 days. If you buy the hardcopy of course you can keep that forever and possibly reference it again. Electronic books are roughly half the price but you can’t sell it back to the bookstore and hopefully get 50% back. Once you print the book you’ve almost paid the price for the amount of money you saved buying the book electronically, so you should go ahead and buy the hardcopy. Unless, we see a change and prices lower I would buy the hardcopy but it would depend on your situation.
Hey guys,
Sorry, I didn’t get to post anything yesterday and I barely made it tonight but I’ve just been exhausted this week.
My idea and definition of “Distance Education” has changed significantly. Just last week I had simple definition and really basic thought on this issue. Although, I’m starting to learn at a distance just like I learned at a distance on campus. The only difference I can really see is the tool we are using which is all foreign technology and that is fine with me.
I think so many of us worry about our grade and asked so many questions because we aren’t used to this type of classroom. We are programmed to worry about our grades from day 1 and we have to change that way of thinking. We just have to step back and stop worrying. I think if we keep worrying we may just miss the point of this entire course.
More will come tomorrow…..
Just after one week I already feel much more comfortable in this class. I’m not thrilled with my grades from the first week but now I know that I must work harder. The chat session has inspired me to look at this class slightly different and understand the tools we use in education. I enjoyed the reading from Week 1 it made me realize Online Education or whatever you like to call has a lot of depth. It isn’t just about checking your Blackboard account once a week, but you really have to stay on top of this stuff and accept more responsibility for your learning.
Time for bed:) I spend way too much time on my pc.
Tapped In is a great place for connecting teachers and students. My favorite thing about the site is the transcripts from the chat sessions so you don’t have to take notes. At first I was having trouble loading Tapped In but after the training it seems to be running much better. (User error I assume.. LOL) I have to say one thing I feel much more comfortable surfing around BlackBoard. But hopefully after this semester I will feel the same with Tapped In. Nice community!!
When learning is taking place electronically and teaching is not being done on site.
My name is Colby Johnson and I live in Louisville, KY. I was born and lived in Pikeville, KY for 20 years before relocating. This is my first semester in the Education Technology program and I’m extremely nervous. I currently work as a software trainer for a large company and hope this program will improve my methods of teaching.
