Module+7

This weeks reflection is a pretty loaded question. How do I percieve myself as an online learner? WOW! Well as a regular student not looking from this as an online learner i have been far from focused and dedicated. The opportunity to take graduate classes for somethng I love, but also with two people from my school does not happen very often, so I had to take advatage of it. IT just didn't come at a time in my life where I could devote the time and energy I need to be successful in my mind as well as on paper. As an online learner it is not different. The online experience is one that is VERY new to me. I had to get used to loggin on, finding what I needed and where I needed it, learnign to navigate through Zipline. All of this took time, focus, and energy that I struggled to find just to function in my day-to-day life. I do not feel that I was as good of a student as I could've been. This module really showed me what I need to focus and the mind set that I need to have in order to be a successful online student. It reinforced what I already kind of knew; if I would just take the time and focus on assignments and readings during a set time everyday or on set days, then I wouldn't feel so overwhelmed and more on top of things, thus being and feeling more successful. Something that really caught my attention was in the handbook exerpt whe it stated that online learners need to take charge and responsibility of their own learning. This is one thing that I struggle with the most. I have always been in a classroom where the professor reminded every so often what is due and when. They also explain requirements and rubrics. They are right there to clarify any questions you might have. For online courses the professors provide rubrics and what is required, but they not right there to answer any questions that might remain. As an online learner this requires another strp of contacting the professor to clarify. I am not one to ask for help very often, I try to do it on my own. This takes up unneccesary and valuable time and could be avoided if i just ask. After reading this module and thinking about myself as an online learner I intend to implement some of the suggestions I read that I haven't really been implementing. 1. Manage my time better. Set aside time just as I would if I were in a "regular classroom setting". 2. Get involved more in discussions, don't just post what is required and stop for the week. Take a look at what others are saying 3. Use the knowledge that I am learning throughout the course ad challenge myself to apply it. 4. Set aside my pride and ask questions. Remember how I would view one of my students if they posed a legitimate question. 5. Find ways to keep myself motivated. I feel that if I use these tips in addition to what I am alrerady doing, then my success as an online student will be seen in my grades and felt in my mind.
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