A week in the life of an online student
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A Week in the Life of an Online Student
Summary:
Curious about online college courses? This overview provides insight into the structure of online classes and the strategies for success. I'm currently enrolled in a Human-Computer Interaction course for my Master's in Computer Education.
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Monday
I log into WebCT, my school's online platform, to check the weekly email from our instructor. It outlines the tasks for the week, discussion posts, and includes a review for an upcoming test. While our assignments are listed in the syllabus, this weekly reminder helps me stay organized.
I also notice new grades for previous assignments. I'm satisfied with the feedback, noting any instructor comments for future improvement.
Tuesday
Today, I dive into the assigned chapter of our textbook. Some prefer highlighting, but I use sticky notes to mark important points for future reference. Additionally, I review a 30-slide PowerPoint presentation to reinforce my understanding.
Wednesday
There's a video to watch. It’s accessible online or via a CD provided by the professor. With my high-speed internet, I choose to stream it directly from WebCT.
Thursday to Saturday
During these days, I usually focus on other courses or take a break. As a natural procrastinator, I often delay written assignments until Sunday, unless they're particularly long. I do review the assignments on Monday, allowing me to contemplate them during commutes or downtime.
Sunday
I tackle my written assignments, uploading them to WebCT using the professor's specific naming convention. After submission, I receive a confirmation email.
My final task is responding to the "discussion question of the week" on the WebCT bulletin board. I browse through previous posts, engage with an interesting one, and submit my response. I then review the upcoming week's schedule to prepare myself. Another week accomplished.
I've taken several courses via WebCT and other university platforms. The campus is only 30 miles away, so I also enjoy face-to-face classes for the interactive experience. Both online and in-person formats have their benefits; your preference might vary, and trying both could help you decide.
Keywords:
Online Degree, Distance LearningYou can find the original non-AI version of this article here: A week in the life of an online student.
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