2 Technology In College: Online Classes

Last semester I was enrolled in a hybrid class, half online half in class, but it was very confusing so I dropped it after two classes. This semester I found myself in a similar situation, except this time I plan on sticking with the class. My Learning through Technology class is sometimes taught online, and last week we used a program called "Elluminate" where we could chat with each other, view a power point, and follow our professor to other websites as well. It was pretty cool and definitely a great way to learn. Two of my friends watched and sat around as I listened to the lecture and watched the PowerPoint. Neither had ever seen any class taught like it before. This shos that technology is not always being used to its full potential. They both agreed that it was a creative and effective way to learn. After all a class about technology should include lots of hands on experience. That is what is good about this class so far. In addition to meeting online, we post a weekly blog. This also exposes us to more uses of the Internet. It is one thing to sit in class and take notes for hours. real learning occurs only when you apply what you are learning.