Module+7+Reflection


 * //Reflection Prompt://** **Reflect on how you perceive yourself as an online learner? Are you well-prepare to be an online leaner? Tell us about**
 * what you need to improve in order to be a successful online learner.**

This week’s module and readings looked into the process and characteristics is takes to be a successful online learner and instructor. After reading the articles and participating in the discussion boards it is apparent there are key features and qualities needed to make online learning the right choice for furthering education. A few major features that were present in the readings and discussions in order to be a successful online learner were flexibility, self-motivation, organization with no procrastination and meaningful discussion boards with instructor presence. As a first time online learner it was confirmed to me that I made the right choice in furthering my education online because I possess many qualities necessary for online learning.

The information presented in the articles was not new to me, but it confirmed my choice in choosing a Master’s program that is 100% online. I have always been a planner/organizer in my work and online courses require that quality because you are more independent when completing assignments. I feel that the way content is presented allowing everyone to contribute to meaningful discussion boards creates a collaborative learning environment. Having an instructor present throughout the modules allows for further inquiring into topics and provides confirmation in the instructor caring about your learning process. Through instructor presence so far in my experience I found that I strive on words of affirmation from my instructor to confirm my learning and it motivates me to put forth my best work.

As a result of the readings and my experience during my courses one thing I am going to do for future courses it to be more prompt on the readings. The amount of resources provided for a module can be overwhelming and as a result I tend to ignore many of the readings. During my planning process for my week’s assignments I am going to start each week by setting aside time to read the articles/chapters with purpose. My agenda’s mostly contain time set aside for the completion of assignments, but not the readings that coincide with the assignments. I feel my personal qualities and work ethic are going to excel in the online learning environment and I look forward to continuing my experience through my Master’s program.