Going in to this course, I was extremely nervous and even felt somewhat overhwhelmed. While I am familiar with the online world, I had limited experience with WebCT and noe experience at all with blackboard learning. Each week as I tried to navigate the course I felt like someone with a blindfold on trying to find their way through a mansion. Each week it began to get easier. I still felt like I had the blind fold on but it felt like I had an assistant guiding me through. I am much more confident now than I was at the beginning.
I'm amazed at the wealth of information that I have gained in just a short time. In comparison with my experience with F2F courses I would say my online learning experience so far has been much more valuable in the fact that I had more responsibility for my learning experience. I also find that online learning is a better fit for me because first of all being at home allows me the opportunity to be more focused and flexible. It also accommodates my need to do a variety of things at one time. I'm also pleased that the online environment still appeals to my very social being. I find that you can communicate in a variety of ways. I also find that the online community allows for a less intimidating environment for communication.
Taking the online surveys for both the teaching and learning style was very beneficial. I will constantly use these tools in online teaching. I will also use the information learned about online learners to design a course that caters to all learners. Also as I move forward I will continue to search for a connection between my learning style and my teaching style. I'm excited to see what's to come........
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