Blog 9

I know a lot of people may disagree with this but I love distance learning. I do miss being able to go to campus and living on my own but for learning purposes, online learning hasn't been bad. I feel more apt to go to class because I don't have to gauge time for getting to campus, packing a lunch, dressing for the weather. I've almost gotten to know my professors better online than I had in person. I find myself emailing my professors more often since asking during class isn't that easy. One thing that a professor of mine this semester is doing is a "Life Happens" pass. It can be used once during the semester so that you do not have to take the weekly quiz. As a teacher, I would definitely institute something like this because it not only shows students that you care, but it also just provides a break for students that may be struggling. 

Open Educational Resources (OER) are available to teachers and students for free. A website that I found to be really useful is Open Learn. It offers free courses for things such as learning music to supporting student's mental health. Even if I wasn't a teacher, I would use it to help explain material. There is a really interesting article about how to become a U.S. President that would be very timely. 

I really enjoyed doing assignment 5. Previous to that assignment, I didn't realize that non-linear powerpoints were a thing. As a student, I always thought that games were an easy way to learn material. Now I know how to make games like jeopardy so that my students are more interested. 


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  1. MaryNovember 4, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    Hi Rebecca! I also love distance learning, and didn't expect to find anyone who agreed! I've still been able to build relationships with my professors as well as stay motivated to attend class and get my work done on time. Although it is different for everyone, I do believe that there are so many benefits to learning on a more individual schedule.

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  2. SofieNovember 5, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    Hey Rebecca! While I don't necessarily love distance learning, I definitely agree with you that it's easier to go to class when I don't have to gauge time for things like getting dressed and getting lunch. It's interesting that you feel closer to your professors than you would've in-person! Though I can't necessarily relate, I'm glad it worked out that way for you.

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