Form the Eyes of the On-line Student

"Technology in the Classroom Part 1" is my first on-line course, and I must admit that it has been an adjustment. Back in 2003, I completed a few distant education courses, and I actually thought to myself, "How different could the on-line format really be? Just add in some E-mailing and discussion forums, and that's it."

What I have realized is how much has changed in the past 7 years. I've always considered myself to have decent computer skills, and was really surprised at how long it took me to figure out how to navigate through the on-line learning website! No longer is mailing in an assignment, or even E-mailing in an assignment, a means of submission. Gone are the days of picking up your course work from the registrar's office at the school of your choice. Everything is truly on-line.

This may seem like a no-brainer to everyone reading this post, but it continues to be a learning experience for me as I begin my first course. It's funny to me that the mere act of signing up for an on-line course has already taught me so much about technology in education. Perfect!

Marcia