Technology: The Good, and The Bad

The difference between online learning and classroom based learning at first seems clear and simple. With online learning, you do not have the luxury of having your instructor right in front of you to explain everything that you need to know. You also do not have the privilege of asking questions and getting answers back in real time. These can all be big challenges when it comes to online learning. Contrary to what you might be thinking, there are also a few benefits of taking an online course. If the instructor wants their students to listen to a lecture, then this can be done at the student’s leisure. This is particularly beneficial if the student is working or has family obligations that can make going to a traditional classroom setting. Online classes can also be beneficial to students that may suffer from anxiety, especially if this is exacerbated by being in a crowd. This can help the student partake in the learning experience while staying in a comfortable environment.
This semester I had a lot of success using the library database and ebrary systems. I found these both very beneficial when doing my research not only in this class, but in my other classes as well. One of my favorite technology tools that I used this semester has been my blog. I have never done any kind of blogging before (aside from Facebook). Overall my blog experience was fun, and it helped to break up the monotony of all the reading. For my future endeavors, I plan on using the library databases and ebrary in all my classes. I do not think that I will continue using a blog for personal reasons, but I will gladly use one if another instructor requires that I do for their class.

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Reflection

Reflection of English 102
This semester has been one full of challenges. It has also been a time for strengthening in my writing skills. One skill that has been strengthened the most in me has been research. I have not had the opportunity since starting college to do much research for the papers that I have written. I know that good research skills will only serve to help me in my journey through college. I may have not written many research papers as of yet, but I am sure that will all change when I get accepted to the nursing program.
The reading that we all had for English 102 I felt were a bit unrealistic, especially when it came to reading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. My only saving grace with this one was the fact that I had read the book before, so it was more like a review for me. I am sure that if this had class. That said, the issue of the readings was not my biggest challenge of the class. The toughest thing I have had to face has been my health. From multiple lupus flares, to hospitalization for pneumonia, I feel that I have faces a great deal, and hopefully I will come out with a passing grade in the end.
On a more positive note, I have become a better writer because my outlining skills are stronger and therefore I rely on prewriting much more. This was especially helpful for my Lady Lazarus essay. Using outlining helped me keep my thoughts and layout fluid and organized. Finally I have to address the learning outcomes for the course. Overall I feel that I have met all of the learning outcomes, I do however think that I could improve in a few areas. in learning outcome two, I feel that I still need work. I tend to drown out my voice with excessive citations. On the other hand, I feel that I have excelled at outcome 10. I had never really had to analyze and interpret anything in the past, so I was pleasantly surprised to see that I had done very well with the poetry analysis.
Overall I have learned much and struggled greatly with English 102. Since the onset of this class I have strived to do my best, and for the most part considering all of my circumstances I feel that I have done just that. This semester I go away with a sense of accomplishment, and an overall fortification of my writing skills.

What I Learned In English 102

What i learned in english 102

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