Week One of Online Learning

Week One

Week one definitely improved my confidence level with online learning. I haven't been in school in about 8 years. I have also never taken online classes, so to say I was a little intimidated, is an understatement. I’m grateful that Shorter University required that I take the course Introduction to Online Learning; I feel this class will really help me get back into the swing of things as far as undergraduate studies are concerned. Week one helped me get familiar with Moodle, different learning styles, as well as the seriousness of plagiarism. Getting acclimated to Moodle was extremely important, it helped me to navigate thru the classroom much more smoothly. I also found the learning style quiz to be a very helpful lesson. The results of my learning style quiz are listed below:

 

 

Credit: Ian Roberts

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is about thinking in movements and includes the ability to use movements for either self-expression or precision to achieve a goal. It is crucial for surgeons, athletes, mimes, choreographers, and directors.

This type of intelligence helps one to retain information when it is associated with an activity, such as dance, acting, and sports.  Relating what you are trying to learn to one of these activities will help you retain information and gain a better understanding (Edutopia Staff, 2013).

 I’ve always been aware that I retain information better when finding a connection to an activity that I enjoy, but it was neat to learn that there my preference in learning is defined by a particular learning style.

Another topic discussed during week one was the severity of Plagiarism and the repercussions that can be associated with the act. Reading the article “Plagiarism Lines Blur for Students in Digital Age" was helpful in understanding how students today do not fully understand what qualifies as plagiarism.   In week one I was also given the 9 habits of a successful online learner. These tips were very helpful.  I feel that if these tips are applied success a sure thing. I have listed some of the tips that stuck out to me below and explained them in my own words.

1.      Get an early start: Getting an early start is imperative to a successful online learning experience. Doing so allows you time to prepare, proofread and revise your work if necessary.

2.      Organize: Staying organized is a very important learning habit. Getting in a place conducive to learning, and free of distractions helps you focus and absorb information easier.

3.      Plan: Planning is also a extremely important learning habit. It allows you to prioritize your work load and come up with the best course of action for completing your work in a timely and efficient manner.               

4.      No Procrastination! Stick to your plan: Avoiding procrastination is key to online success. Procrasting leads to poor work quality. Managing your work load will help you advoid this habit.

5.      Believe in yourself: Believing in your own abilities is the most important habit of a successful online learner, the mind control all so if you think negatively that's what your end result will be. We a capable of anything, we just have to believe it.

 

 

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Source: http://www.edutopia.org/your-learning-styles#bk