As I responded to the questions and interacted with other students, I suddenly realized this was my time to learn and I was going to be the master of my ability to learn authentically. I felt empowered and there was a dynamic learning community unfolding before my eyes that could help me take this journey. What a terrific resource and opportunity.
There were numerous questions that the teacher posed. But I started asking and answering my own questions, as well as, sharing my answers with others. I was amazed when others would respond with equal conviction and passion. During this time, I changed the way I worked. I asked the questions and then genuinely tried to find the answers. I had stopped my usual old, tried and true way of conducting research: identifying my answer first and then finding data to support it later. Perhaps for the first time in my life, I truly began posing real questions and trying to find the answers in my readings, within myself and any resource I could find, particularly the other students in the online class.
To be continued....See PART EIGHT... :-)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
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Diane,
I think that on-line learning is a wonderful thing. For me it is giving me an opportunity that I would not otherwise have. So many of our students are not being served by the current system. I am not sure it would answer all needs but there is a huge segment of people who will find opportunity in this that would otherwise be unavailable.
I have thought about teaching on-line in some of the the online schools. My problem was writing the course and following through for little or no return. However, as I learn online I feel more confident in how to organize a lesson or unit that could be completed on line. I can see that I would love this teaching style as much as in the classroom.
Hi Maggie,
I would encourage you to pursue online learning as an option. There are several universities that are seeking online instructors. In some cases, the courses are organized by others and you are hired to facilitate the course. Good online universities are Capella University and Walden University. Contact me off line for additional thoughts about this.
Thanks for your comments.
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