Well. This week has been interesting to say the least. I am not used to all of this posting. I know that this whole class is centered around communicating online, but I just can't get used to it. I currently have 3 log in names and passwords for this class, plus one to check my email, and yet another if I decide to check Facebook. I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed by logging in!
I used to think that I was somewhat up to date with technology and communication. After the first few days of this week, though, I feel way behind the times and old fashioned. I do not mind going to class and taking notes the old fashioned way. As a matter of fact, I have printed out everything that we had to look online for this week. I have been making notes and highlighting everything that way because I just can't seem to get the same amount of information out of material when I read it off of a computer screen.
I also used to think that online classes would be rather easy. I thought they were just about reading some things and writing papers. I'm just now getting the hang of knowing who I responded to and how many times I responded.
All in all, I feel like my mom this week. I just don't seem to be as savvy as I thought I was, but as it turns out, I'm totally fine with being less technologically advanced than others.
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Jamie:
I know what you mean by printing everything out for class. When I started my online degree, I printed everything including the syllabus and weekly assignemnts. I had a paper tracker for my assignments. It WAS overwhelming to start. However, by the end of my online course work, I don't ever remember printing anything. I had become quite good at navigating the online landscape.
I agree, it has been interesting and I do not think I am in the jist of all of this. I would much rather just go to class.
Jamie, I completely agree...I was excited at first because I thought it would be easier, but now I've realized I missed assignments and the group collaboration is so frustrating! I'm not totally against the online ways but it was more complicated than I anticipated!
I feel the same way about thinking how I'm very savvy with technology, but this week has officially put me in my place. It was just way too overwhelming for me to have to remember everything and especially with two dates instead of one, I was literally going out of my mind. Now that it's over, I can officially have a new found appreciation for class time.
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