This course has truly been rewarding as well as challenging. Learning about theories and practices with distance education and online learning environments, has been a new experience for me but I have learned a lot. I feel more confident in my abilities to discuss theories such as, Connectivism and OCL, pertaining to the role they have on learning and collaboration. Participating in online learning for a couple of years now, while working on my Masters, certifications, and now a second Masters, I believe this course has tied in a lot of areas on how instructors participate and the roles they need to play in student learning. As a student who has a desire to be a training instructor, ensuring learning objectives are in place to facilitate learning to maximize its effectiveness is vital. Rather it be asynchronous or synchronous, the learning environment should foster engagement of the learners and constant interaction.
This course has assisted with my development of skills that will allow me to be more fluent in the role online education has on the learning process. Through professional and personal development, I understand how I can impact a learning environment as a student but also as an instructor. By interacting, utilizing OER’s, communicating effectively and consistently, as well as honing on the role theory has over best practices and modifying them based on the actual environment and demand, any learning environment can benefit. I hope to continue researching and expanding my knowledge and skill set relating to online learning and the role technology has on the learning process.
Darissa Monroe
This course has assisted with my development of skills that will allow me to be more fluent in the role online education has on the learning process. Through professional and personal development, I understand how I can impact a learning environment as a student but also as an instructor. By interacting, utilizing OER’s, communicating effectively and consistently, as well as honing on the role theory has over best practices and modifying them based on the actual environment and demand, any learning environment can benefit. I hope to continue researching and expanding my knowledge and skill set relating to online learning and the role technology has on the learning process.
Darissa Monroe