David J. Staley, who is this?  what did I hear from him ? he is a professor in department of history at Ohio State University. Dr David introduced a lecture about the future of higher education which was for ALP students last tuesday. He talked about many subjects related to the future of higher education which was his interesting researches.

        He said the education in the future will seem innovative and very different especially by technology, online courses, how technology will shape learning, what will happen of the number of enrollments which come to the university to get a bachelor degree if the student concern in online courses and other ways to study Also, he supplemented, the online courses will become a core different in attracting students and corporate partners. He mentioned the universities that give online courses for example: oc@ku gives free interactive university courses anytime, anywhere.

        He talked about the companies that give own degree and certifications in their field  like Microsoft and Mcdonald’s company.The lecture was helpful for me and I learned new information about online learning. However, I read about this subject when I came back my home. I was interested when I  did that. Finally, I will be agog when I see what will happen in future.

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           I like two places in campus. First Thompson library which is quite, comfortable and helps students to study and there is cafe shop. I went to the library many times  to study. I met American students but I have not spoken with them, because I did not know what to say and I have a low voice and feel shy. The second place is Ohio Union. More students like this place where there is a cafe shop, restaurants, halls, student activities and offices. I went there to study but this place I think is not right place to study more than to entertain . Now I  wish I have time to go to study in the places like these but I do not have time.

What have I read in my book?

    First of all, I have read five pages of 48 pages, so I can give you a preview without going into the details. My book talks about St.Patrick’s Day.

    March 17 is Saint Patrick holiday. It is an Irish holiday and a day for everyone to wear the color green. So, if you want to celebrate in this day, you must wear green. The Irish celebrate St.Patrick’s Day every year.

Why do the Irish celebrate St.Patrick’s day?

    The Irish celebrate it because they think St.Patrick protected them and brought the Christian religion to Ireland.

In many ways, St.Patrick has become an American holiday but you should know that St.Patrick’s Day isn’t an official government holiday like Presidents Day. So, schools, banks and businesses are all open on St.Patrick’s Day.

There is still a lot of information which I will talk about after reading the rest of the information.

      Today we went to the Ramseyer Hall to attend the lecture of the future of higher education in the United States of America by professor David Staley who the professor in the department of History at the Ohio State University. In this lecture the professor talked about the future of higher education in the United States of America, at the beginning of the lecture Chris gave the attendances brief definition about professor David Staley.

     Professor David talked in this lecture about several things. He talked about the US average spending per student: in 2012, the states paid $ 5,906 and the student paid $ 5.189. He exposed a lot of information about the Online education and the future of this kind of education in the world even in America. He gave many examples to show us the history of the future of the higher education in the united States even in the world.

     I was really interested in this lecture. In my opinion I think the future of higher education in the world is the online education, but this transformation from the traditional education to the online education will face a lot of challenges to be successful and widely used in the world.

My favorite place on campus is Ohio Union. I saw this place the first time in the summer. I like this place because when I want to feel calm or relaxed I go to Ohio Union. Also if you go to Ohio Union you will see all people from all countries. If you want to speak English with other people you can go there. Ohio Union has restaurants and coffee with places to sit and eat. Restaurants in Ohio Union made a delicious food moreover it made food fits all people like a halal food I think this it’s amazing. In second floor of Ohio Union there many seats on a wonderful view ,often it be calm and quiet. Sometimes Ohio Union is organizing shows for new movies free. And other a distinctive activities.

I have been to China.I have lived in China.I have not visitied the Honkong Disney land.I have eaten Chinese beef noodle.

I borrowed the book “USA’S BEST TRIPS”  because I will take trip on Thanksgiving Day. I want to go to Niagara Falls. I will visit to Canada, I can’t forget the sign of I-20.

I want to consider this plan, and I’m looking for other place. Also I want to go to Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone but there are far.

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I attended Lecture: “The Future of Higher Education” by Dr.Staley. It was a good lecture and he is spoken slowly and I can understand him.

The first thing he talked about (easily repay) everyone can repay from where his place, he can repay from his phone and computer.

The second thing he talked about it, the Unemployed because he wants to encourage the attends to complete studying. some people when they finished their high school they goes to work like (starbucks,Mcdonald’s..etc) they don’t care about their life.

The Third thing he was talking about the study by online, some universities teach their students through online. In my opinion the teacher he must come to class and teach his students because if a student have problem how can he understand without teacher? a student he wants someone to explain about his problem and teach him the true. Fortunately Dr.Staley agree with my opinion, this thing makes me happy. Finally it was a nice day with Dr. Staley and I like what he does when he Lectures and what he thinks.

My favorite place on campus is: Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)

The RPAC is a very fun place. I usually get at least two hours a day doing physical activities and sports such as basketball, ping-pong, tennis and so on. Sundays I play soccer in the playground outside.

The infrastructure of the RPAC is huge and has many professionals serving students, as well as various activities such as competitions and  fight classes.

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