The online learning community is actually more intense than I thought, but exciting.
Taking a course online seems like a more intimate learning experience. Chatting with classmates during the week and sharing thoughts and ideas that may not have been shared in a face to face group discussion allows people to say more and reflect. I hope I am able to learn the necessary skills to be a successful educational leader. I am also hoping to learn from my classmates as I have already been inspired by their stories and the accomplishments they've shared.
In order to keep up with the pace of the class, I plan to print out the activities, readings, and checklist for each week to keep in a binder. I will then use a planner to organize assignments, chat schedules, and important dates to remember. I believe organization and checking the learning center daily are some of the key components needed to be successful in this course.
I've enjoyed the online orientation and I'm looking forward to the classes ahead. I'm sure it will be challenging but I plan to organize organize organize to keep up.
