The Reflection

Over the last seven weeks I have learned a great deal about the benefits of technology in the classroom and for online courses. Additionally, the information that I have learned about myself has been equally beneficial.  EDUPL 1159 has helped me evolve as a student and the techniques that I have acquired in this class will help in my last two years at Ohio State and beyond. 

I think the most beneficial aspect of this course has been the technology tools that were outlined in the course.  As a student growing up with technology, it was incredible to see how many online features that I was unaware of. This class definitely opened my eyes to how many resources are truly available to students.  As students, it is our responsibility to fully utilize these resources and take advantage of the ways in which they can help us in the academia world. Two of the most helpful lessons included information from Modules 4 and 6. Module 4 helped open my eyes to all of the different studying resources and other websites that can aid my education. Module 6 also taught me news ways to enhance my search engine skills. There were so many tools on Google that I was unaware even existed. The new search techniques learned in Module 6 now will be utilized whenever I am conducting a search for school.

This course has also brought light to some of my weaknesses and strengths as a student. I have learned throughout the course that like many other college students, I have trouble starting my school work. While procrastination does not cause me to miss assignments, if I am able to use the techniques in the course, I will be able to complete my schoolwork at an earlier date and more efficiently.  I have learned however, to better prioritize my schoolwork. This has allowed me to finish my most important assignments before I work on less significant assignments.

I think one of the most unique aspects of this course was the feedback and posts from our fellow classmates. I think it is somewhat difficult to have interaction between students in an online class because there isn’t face-to-face interaction. However, in this class I feel like were able to successfully interact just by reading each other’s post, giving feedback, and commenting on student posts. I also think this class helped me realize just how helpful the internet can be in aiding your educational experience. I think more students should be open to learning more about online resources. While many students may be feel like they have already mastered the internet there are so many resources and tips that can further your experience. 

I believe there are two aspects of this class that I can take away from this class. The first is that I have learned my tendencies as a worker. I now know what my weaknesses are as a student and hopefully with the techniques I have learned from this class I will be able to improve my habits when I enter the workforce. The second thing that I have learned that I will be able to apply the rest of my life is that there are always new things to be learned. While this class specifically outlined the mountains of knowledge that was still untapped online, I think it is important for me to continue to build upon the knowledge I currently have in all aspects of my life.