It's Sunday night, I just got finished watching NCAA basketball games and wrapped up my last assignment for module 3.
What I have enjoyed about this online class is the freedom at which assignments can be completed. I have learned that online learning is truly a 24/7 process. I love the fact that I can sit at my house, in my comfy sweats, have a basketball game playing in the background, and work on my class work all at the same time.
I feel that this is something that really hits home for some students. I have a cousin who is 17 and battling a chronic illness who has turned to online learning. She is a smart, young, beautiful girl who had to turn to online learning due to health issues. Without the option of online classes, she would not be graduating with her classmates this spring.
All this being said, I have gained valuable knowledge during module 3 about online assessments. Many of the assessments I already incorporate into my traditional classroom. I believe it's important to give assessments other then tests. I was not a huge fan of tests while in high school/college and found that if I was able to use another medium where I could be creative to show my understanding, I did much better.
I was partnered with teacher in another school district for the partner project. I truly got the feel of having to collaborate with a partner that I never see in person. This required us to send A LOT of e-mails and discuss our ideas through multiple messages back and forth. I thought that it was pretty easy but I think it helped that Kelsey always responded in a timely manner. I could see where it would be frustrating (just like in a traditional classroom) if your partner would not communicate or do their assigned tasks.
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