In the short seven weeks of this course I have learned of many different online tools that I think will benefit me in the future. One being the site Quizlet, where you can test yourself over material you’re studying. Other online tools that I havent tried before this class such as mind maps, animations and info graphics will definitely be something I use as I continue my education.
What I have learned about myself is that I can sometimes be a procrastinator. I think the time tracker assignment helped me greatly with this though. It was helpful to see where I was spending my time working or studying and where it was being spent doing things that weren’t productive. Procrastinating is still something I need to work on but I feel this class and the time tracker assignment specifically has helped me take a step in the right direction of not procrastinating. I also think one of the the lads quizzes we took to see what kind of learner we are was very helpful. Seeing what type of learner I am will be beneficial in the future so I can make studying more effective.
I can also say that the time tracker assignment was the most meaningful experience in the class because again, I did learn a lot about how I spend my time. I also liked the time management assessments that we took and the beginning and end of the course because they allowed me to see how I progressed in managing my time after learning more in the class. One last assignment that I thought was meaningful was the module over web-enhanced listening & viewing strategies. This is particularly helpful when taking notes in a class and you need to get the information down quickly.
I will apply almost everything I’ve learned from this class in the future. Some things I knew about before the class and some I had never even heard of. A few specific things I can think of that I will apply is using Quizlet to study for classes. I will also continue to use google docs for group projects. One thing I had not thought to do before is use sites likeĀ www.doodle.com or www.whenisgood.net to find time for a group to meet and that is something I will definitely be using in the future. Also, the different note taking strategies were very interesting to me and they are something I would like to try and see what method works best for me.
Overall, I enjoyed this class and learned a lot. It was nice to have a break from learning about molecules and matrices and actually learning things that would be beneficial in the classes I was taking and in the future also. I think the class was set up very organized also and was very flexible when it came to finding a time to get the work done. This class has shown me the benefits of taking an online class as well. I think it is something I am comfortable enough with now and will probably be taking more online classes.