I must say that I am enjoying Elluminate Live far more that I expected and not just for obvious reasons either. For obvious reasons it's awesome- no long drives to and 'fro, the comforts of my own home and no need to hire a babysitter.I have the ability to interact with my peers and educators as if I am in the actual classroom. For years I shunned online learning. I didn't have much faith in it and I believed people who got their degrees on line were taking the "easy" way out. I even questioned the validity of it all. Truthfully speaking, I am not the most disciplined person and for this, I feared online learning. I need accountability and this session has provided me with that. Do I feel the same way about other online programs?....The jury is still out. I can not speak on what I have yet experienced. The one time I did attempt online studies, I psyched myself out so bad that I went back to ground studies and never looked back. The long and the short of it is, I am really enjoying E-learning this time around. This has prepared me for my next phase of my education which will be primarily online so...... we'll see.
The only Con I have is my earphone cord isn't long enough.lol..because it is as if we are in class....I really can't cook my dinner as if I am home. Tuesdays have become a take-out or fend for yourself day unless I get home early enough. I am not complaining ...I'm just saying....I love it. It gets out of cooking at least one day a week..;)
I just read your post after I had posted mine. You managed to mention three issues that I agree with. Being home, or at my school in my case is wonderful, online classes usually have a lot of negative issues to deal with and my headseat cord is to short. I'm considering looking for a wireless devise but I haven't figured how to hit the mic button from across the room!
ReplyDeleteHi, AJ - great post - very thoughtful and humorous as well - thanks for sharing.
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