Log In: February 25, 2009

This week getting close to midterm. Still learning about theory and social software. The articles this week are more interesting in that I understanding as a learner how theory can help me to improve in my work.

DIARY: February 19, 2009

This past week we talk about theories and how it relates to distance education. One of the theories discuss is the relationship between teacher and learner. Collins and Berge who wrote their article in 1996 have a discussion about how instructors and students should monitor their time online. Some of these principles are true for today, especially in regards of responsibility of the students and the instructor doing more facilitating in the class. These methods are being discussed more and more as online education is evolving.

I do notice a different with teachers and how they are handling their classes. They are allowing the students to have more conversations while the instructor usually just put input to garner more conversation. It think that this process is working because I see very detail and intense conversations. So, Collins and Berge were definitely on the right track when they wrote their article.

Log In: February 17, 2009

Right now spending time on theories and how they affect me as a student and the concept of distance education.

DIARY: February 10, 2009

This past week, the class focus on theories and authors take on them. I feel that therories are important in distance education because it is always changing. Sometimes schools and educators probably needs to explore methods for students to do well in their classes. I as I look on the weeks work, I see that authors like Kanuka and Conrad show the need for definition and theory so students and future can understand the dynamics of what it is like to learning in an distance education environment. In order to master it, students like me need to review a variety of theories.

In the end I think all the authors in some way agree the distance education is a critical and interactive medium that allows students to frame their own way of learning. It is shape by technology and is structured by course content. As a learner in this medium, the theories presented can help me to constantly develop strategies to become a successful student.

Log In: February 9, 2009

This week finishing last touches of paper about my views as a learner in Distance Education. I will discuss my beliefs on pedagogy and theory in education.

DIARY: February 4, 2009

I found it interesting that I am half way through another masters program on the subject of distance education. I have learned a great deal so far and I hope to be able to master this unique and complex educational method. I sometimes feel that I am a better learner than when I first started. However, each semester I tend to learn something new that will help me further in my quest to become a better learner and hopefully a better teacher.

Log In: February 2, 2009

This week I am focus on making sure the journal is up to standards. I am also focusing on my paper for the following week.

DIARY: January 29, 2009

Every since I was little girl I always knew that education was very important to me. I found joy and hope when I went to school. For me, school was therapeutic to say the least; I was able to forget the world around me for about 8 hours.

As an adult I feel the same, school brings a lot hopes and anxieties to the table. Each time I take a class I hope to do my best and to understand the materials are brought forth in this particular. My goal through this is to become the best teacher possible, whether it is online or face-to-face.

Log In: January 28, 2009

I have logged into my next to my last semester in the MDE program. I have learned so much so far I hope to continue with the knowledge of finding more about online education. This has turn out to be a interesting class, we have a scavenger hunt!!!