Module+Seven+Reflection

__Reflection Prompt__: Reflect on how you perceive yourself as an online learner? Are you well-prepare to be an online leaner? Tell us about what you need to improve in order to be a successful online learner.

 1. Description. Make connections. What did you learn through reading the assigned reading and can you make a connection between your life and what you have read or learned.  I learned that it takes a special learner to have success in an online curriculum. This learner must be organized, motivated, responsible, and proactive in seeking help when needed. Online learners should have some knowledge of computers and Internet before enrolling in an online class, or at least be willing to take extra time and effort to learn how to navigate the course, download documents, and do other tasks necessary to online learning. Online learners often enjoy the freedom to complete tasks when it's convenient, but they also must be self-disciplined enough to make their own due dates and set their own timelines so that the work gets completed.

// 2. Impact. How do you feel about what you learned? What do you now know or what can you now do that you didn't know or were not yet able to do before? How does this make you feel? Are you concerned about any of the things you observed or experienced? //

I have realized that, because of my success in these recent online courses, I must have what it takes to be a successful online learner! I love the freedom to do my work at home. Sometimes, when I have no time during the week, I set aside an entire Saturday morning to get it all done, and this is okay. I have also learned that having an understanding and well-organized professor is key to an online learner's success. Because online learners do not have the luxury of getting an immediate answer to a question, or being able to talk face to face, an online professor must be flexible, available and empathetic to the needs of the online student, especially those who are taking online classes for the first time and may not be well suited for online learning. I have discovered that I am more dedicated to my online work and assignments because I can pick the time and place to complete my work and work at my own pace. Being able to work at my own pace helps my success tremendously.

// 3. Intent. Based on your experiences, what will you do in the future to make use of your learnings. For example, will you, in some way, behave differently? Will you do further readings? Are there things you will observe more closely or in a different way? How will this impact your teaching or students. //

I can start preparing to be an online teacher by taking into consideration that not all learners have the abilities and knowledge when it comes to online learning. It's a great way for students to begin learning time management and responsibility. By making online curriculum user-friendly and by being available to help when needed, teachers can help students with responsibility. After reading the content in this module, and completing four online classes, I honestly think that I have what it takes to be an online professor. Since this seems to be the direction Ohio school are heading, I'm excited about the prospect of teaching online courses I still have a lot to learn, of course, but the prospect of teaching online course appeals to me very much. Schools could do so much for students who can not physically attend class, and I want to be part of this new shift in education.