CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: EDBT 4570

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For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?

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Monday, November 24, 2008

EDBT 4570

Overall, I have really enjoyed the mixture of online/classroom sessions. It really helps with trying to juggle school, work, family, and anything else that life throws your way. I have found that the downfall can be having the self-discipline to stay on task with the work load. Typically, I feel that I am a person who does not slack on responsibilities, but because of personal issues, I have fallen behind on the online workload, which makes me feel horrible. Yet, it makes me truly see the downfall of completing online assignments. On the other hand, I ask myself, would I have done better if I had actually driven to class more? Truthfully, I don't think I would have. It has simply been a tough semester for me and having instructors who try to make this as convenient for the learner as possible truly helps. With all things considered, I think the combination works best for most learners and is a way to tailor to adult learners with busy lifestyles.

1 comment:

Erika said...: I am on the same boat. A lot going on this year in the home front that I have little to no control over. Online is awesome but it's easy to forget that it's there. I've been driving to Alpharetta on Tuesdays. The first half of the course my husband was off on Tuesday nights. The other have he is now working those nights which has been a nightmare with childcare on top of all the other chaos I'm dealing with outside of work and college. I just can't do a face to face class during the school year. I envy your ability to juggle it all and still maintain your coolness!; November 30, 2008 at 9:48:00 PM EST