Reflection of Online Learning Orientation Experience

Upon completing the Online Learning Orientation (a 2 week online facilitated course designed for students who are about to begin an online graduate program within the Johns Hopkins University School of Education) reflect on your experiences.

By Monday, in the blog you created during Week 1, post an entry in response to the following questions:

• What are your expectations for this program? What do you hope to accomplish?
• Now that you have a good sense of the types of online activities and the rhythms of an active participant, what steps will you take to be successful in this program?
• Where do you still need additional support to be successful? 

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My expectations are to have a greater understanding of how the brain functions and in particular how this affects learning.  In order to be an effective educator it is necessary to know how to reach each and every student.  Too many students get lumped into categories that don't do them justice and it is due to our own misunderstanding.  I hope to be an advocate for students and how their brains and learning are connected.  Fortunately, my co-workers are truly interested in this as well and are very open to discussions.

In order to be successful in the online community I need to be involved.  Asking questions and listening to others is a great way to begin.  Sharing experiences and ideas is also helpful.  Keeping up with assignments and activities is essential.

At the moment I do not see the need for additional support, but am comfortable reaching out and asking for help when needed.