One final post

I have built this learning log on a post by post basis, today was the first time I have viewed all the posts combined as one document and I must say I was pleasantly surprised by the growth that is shown over the last few months via this log. I thought the learning log was a place to demonstrate and reflect on individual models, however I now think that the point of this log is so we can see how our learning has developed over the course as a result of reading, participate and completing modules. How very clever!

A note on discussion boards

Prior to sumbitting this "Learning log" I thought it would be worth reflecting on the WebCT discussion board. The discussion board has been a hugh part of my sense of involvement in this unit. As a newbie to online learning I found it fascinating and essential.

When people hear that I am studing online, they ask if it is like corespondance? To which I point out that with the intraction between students and availablity of iLectures and tutor, online learning is more comparible to "real" learning than to learning by correspondance.

Much of this sense of belonging can be attributed to the discussion board, which has dynamics all of its own. As part of our assessment we are to participate in the discussion boards, but it was not detailed on how much we participate. Some students have participated enoumously, others not at all. I must admit too taking more from the discussion boards than giving, however it is only due to lack of confidence and knowledge that I have been more a lurker than contributor.

Glenys, a fellow Net11 student noted on her Learning log that the discussion board can shake ones confidence. I agree with Glenys and during this unit have had have a great deal of belief in my own ability to learn especially when reading some of the discussion board posts ; )

Bad timing...

Unfortunately I am heading away until the 19 February so, with Assignment 2 due on the 23 Feb, I needed to spend every weeknight last week and Saturday just gone, on Assignment 2 - Essay., so I can get it handed in on time when I get back.

Its funny, when I first read the Module 5 notes I found there was so much to take in that my brain was buzzing yet taking in nothing. At some point during the constuction of my essay things fell into place. I re-read the complete module five document today (kinda know a lot of if by heart now!) and my comprehension is so much clearer, and its funny to me that the task and essay question appeared so hard to grasp just a few weeks ago.