My brain has expanded (luckily my head hasn't). Seriously, I've gained a wealth of knowledge taking this course. Also, this being my first online course, I will admit it was a challenge, but in a good way. I also learned great time management skills from taking this course.
I was doubtful at first that I would take anything away from it, since I would not have face-to-face interaction. After it being done with, I don't feel as though I have missed out on anything. It is actually kind of nice being able to turn on and sit at my computer to do homework and to interact at the same time. I am still happy no driving was involved with going to and from my summer school class.
Whether or not I prefer traditional classes v. online classes, well, I can't determine that. If I had a bad experience this time around I may think differently. I do feel I worked just as hard to complete assignments and stay up on the reading, so I feel as though I've been in summer school, even w/out ever going to campus. If traditional is easier/harder..I don't know. I think it depends on the course and the instructor and also on the eagerness of the student (well, and they schedules). For me school is school...it is always a struggle. ;)
One thing I do know is online learning is good/ for library research courses? Would I have come to a face-to-face open workshop if one was offered for the course? Yes, but online was fine for me as well.
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Hey Nessa, its me a gain, your funny LOL. But I feel the same way you do, this class has been a good learning experience.
Have a beautiful rest of the summer and hope to run into you online in the fall...
Hello Nessa!
I am also glad this course didn't require any driving to and from school as well. With gas prices so high at this point, I think this course saved us a lot of money! I would have taken a face-to-face workshop as well, if it didn't interfere with my schedule, but I am glad I took this course online.
This was a great class to take for your first online experience. I have had both good and bad experiences (more good!), but this class has taught me a lot more than I ever anticipated it would. As long as we can manage our time appropriately, online courses are a life-saver!
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