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Some basic information about the online course.

In the reading E-Leanring Long (2004) mentions that E-learning is the form of utilizing internet to study. It has an enormous number of advantages, such as flexibility, cost savings and soon (Long, 2004). However, there are some problems inside E-learning, for example, E-learning is highly independent mode, someone need strong motivation to study and practice (Long, 2004).

I took fashion history course during summer vacation. However, during that time, I back to my home country, China. I found it is very hard for me to log in Carmen and opened the instruction video. Furthermore, because of the time lag, I always forgot the correct time to submit assignments in the beginning of the semester. In that case, I bought VPN, which helps me to increase my net speed, I was able to open the website and watch videos. I also wrote down a list for assignments. These all helped me to complete homework and learn through internet.

I really like to use Carmen, especially the app. The assignments clearly show on the “to do list” with the date and time. I also like using writing center, which always helps me to revise my papers.

I will ask teachers or other approaches for help as soon as possible if I need.

Moreover, I believe if I can try my best to complete all of the assignments, and read all materials, I can get a good score.

Reference:

Long, H. B. (2004). E-learning: An Introduction. In G. M. Piskurich (Ed.), Getting the most from online learning: A learner’s guide (pp. 7-23). San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons.  Retrieved from https://osu.instructure.com/courses/69196/pages/reading-e-learning-an-introduction-long-2004

I want to become a film maker in the future. For the reason that I really enjoy the various feelings that films bring to me. I learn film in U.S., and I already faced a lot of problems, such as the cultural difference, and language difference. I have strongly motive to be success in this area, and my parents also encourage me to whatever I want. (Pintrich,1995). I plan to overcome these challenges to set up a long-term goal and a short-term goal first. As for me long-term goal, I will learn the film theory first in the undergraduate school, and learn the edition and screen writing in the graduate school. (Chastain, 2012) Furthermore, for the short-term goal, I take two or more film class each semester, and I watch at least two films each week. I analyze each film after I watch it. When I face the difficulties, contacting my instructor and advisor is always a good way. They always give me helpful suggestions.

I think I am not very self-discipline learner. I need other classmate or TA to remind me finish my homework before due date. However, with the more motivation and specific goal, I think I am now more self-discipline and I can always complete my work before due date.

Reference:

Chastain, A. (2012, May). SMART goals help you achieve success. Retrieved from http://www.canr.msu.edu/news/smart_goals_help_you_achieve_success

This summer vacation, I went back home which is in China. As we all know, China has twelve hour time difference between Columbus. Some assignments due in the morning or afternoon is the midnight time in China. In that case, at the beginning of the semester, it was hard for me to submit homework on time. Furthermore, for the online course, students need to watch videos which are posted on the Carmen, and the speed of wifi was really slow in my home. Under such condition, my computer needed more than half an hour to load a lecture video. As for the environment issue, I used to study in home, every day when I woke up it’s already twelve o’clock.

From my perspective, these difficulties happen because a lot of factors. For example, my home was not the right place to study, and I did not have a schedule for myself. Furthermore, no one accompany me to study together, I feel lonely.

I think it is really helpful if I can establish a schedule for myself. Landry(2018) mentions in article 6 Time Management Tips for Online Students that students can set up weekly and daily schedule for themselves which helps them to integrate their assignment in their regular routine. Furthermore, creating a study space is also a critical factor, which may help me to have less distract. (Landry, 2018) In that case, I went to the library in our city and study there every week days. I also wrote down a daily “to do list ” which reminds me to complete the homework before due date.

Reference:

Landry, L. (2018, May 2). 6 Time Management Tips for Online Students. Retrieved March 5, 2019, from https://www.northeastern.edu/bachelors-completion/news/time-management-for-online-students/