Education. Where do we stop? Once we become adults, depending on our field of study, we are pushed to go back to school and get more education. Teachers are especially pushed to gain higher degrees and to me, it seems as if teachers cannot move up in the pay scale or gain higher ranking positions with out higher degrees. Is there ever a point where we can say enough is enough and I am happy where my life has taken me? I am taking online classes while working on my master's degree in elementary education. While I only have 3 classes left in my program, it has been a long path to get to this point while managing everything else in life. What are your thoughts and feelings about online classes? I feel that online classes for me are what works best. While I do miss the classroom setting and push of having to actually go to school, I tend to be able to work online classes around my busy schedule and hectic life. What are some of the requirements that you must consider before signing up for an online class? Make sure that you can manage your time. If you are lacking in the ability to be organized and you have no time management skills, then online classes might not be for you. If you need someone standing over you and constantly reminding you to get your work done, then I suggest you choose another route to further your education. In our class, we are going to learn some important tips, techniques, and skills that will help us be successful in online classes from here on out. What ideas have you been researching about online classes that you can share with others who are taking online classes? This blog is meant to be a place where you can voice your concerns, comments, and questions about our class. Happy learning!
(Disclaimer: In the current class I am taking, we have to create a blog that is related to a class we are creating. This post is dedicated to that class.)
Education. Where do we stop? Once we become adults, depending on our field of study, we are pushed to go back to school and get more education. Teachers are especially pushed to gain higher degrees and to me, it seems as if teachers cannot move up in the pay scale or gain higher ranking positions with out higher degrees. Is there ever a point where we can say enough is enough and I am happy where my life has taken me? I am taking online classes while working on my master's degree in elementary education. While I only have 3 classes left in my program, it has been a long path to get to this point while managing everything else in life. What are your thoughts and feelings about online classes? I feel that online classes for me are what works best. While I do miss the classroom setting and push of having to actually go to school, I tend to be able to work online classes around my busy schedule and hectic life. What are some of the requirements that you must consider before signing up for an online class? Make sure that you can manage your time. If you are lacking in the ability to be organized and you have no time management skills, then online classes might not be for you. If you need someone standing over you and constantly reminding you to get your work done, then I suggest you choose another route to further your education. In our class, we are going to learn some important tips, techniques, and skills that will help us be successful in online classes from here on out. What ideas have you been researching about online classes that you can share with others who are taking online classes? This blog is meant to be a place where you can voice your concerns, comments, and questions about our class. Happy learning!
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Monica
11/7/2014 12:58:18 pm
I think an online course is a great tool to utilize in the educational setting. It offers a window of opportunities for student learning. I also believe that students have to be focused and manage their time wisely in order to have a successful outcome. Good luck with your future endeavors.
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Kayla
11/8/2014 02:03:54 am
I agree, online classes are great! The one factor I like most is that they allow flexibility in one's schedule. As adults, we know or should at least know whether taking an online class is something that works for you. Best of luck!
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