Boy, time sure does fly by when you’re, I’m not going to say having fun because it was definitely not all fun, so I’ll say busy. This has only been my second term as a college student ( my college career so far has been completely online), and I must admit that I have experienced a lot more frustrations than in the first term. I realized that while most instructors of online classes are prompt in their posting of assignments and grades, as well as giving feedback when grading, occasionally there will be those that can’t get it together (I had one of these this term). Although this instructor’s untimely posting of assignments and total lack of feedback has caused a lot of stress, my innate stubbornness and ability to learn on my own has helped me to muddle through. I must lend credit to this class, Online Learning Success, Â as well. As a natural procrastinator, the time management skills and tools I learned in this class are the main reason I continue to persevere and haven’t dropped the other class which is a baccalaureate core requirement. So for all of you who may be experiencing difficulty in a particular class, utilize your tools and resources. They can be a lifesaver!
I cannot put enough emphasis on the importance of the time management skills and tools that I discovered through this class. My learning style is multi-modal, and I can pretty much learn from any media. My main personal setbacks have been procrastination and memory loss (because I’m old). Learning to better manage my time and the implementation of my planner, which I believe is essential for all students, has proved to be crucial to my online success. Now, I do still procrastinate, but I procrastinate in a much more efficient manner.Learning how to utilize the OSU resources to discover areas for student involvement has also been interesting.
Through searching the OSU resources, such as the online Library and the college website that governs my major, I discovered a source of study that I did not know was available: the Hatfield Marine Science Center. One of my goals is to attend classes at the Marine Science Center in the summer of 2016. In doing so, I would not only be fulfilling some of the requirements for my major, but I would also be giving my children the wonderful experience of living close to the ocean, if only for a few short weeks. Who knows, maybe we’ll love it so much, we’ll decide to stay!
Time management was something I think I improved as well! Pleasure to share the course with you.
Glad to share this class with you as well!
Since my initial post, one of my daughters was inducted into the National Honor Society, both of them were elected to student council, and they’re both joining the cheer squad for next year. YIKES! My act just went from juggling 4 balls to 8! Thank goodness for the time management skills I learned in this class! I’m a proud, busy mom!
I love this!!! You have obviously been a fantastic inspiration and role model for your kiddos, Noka. Congratulations – now time to up your game and well-deserved busy-ness!
Wow, you have got to share how to procrastinate in a much more efficient manner, because I am also old and need to learn all the tricks I can. Good luck to you and family! Are you allowed to share the name of the class you took that had such a problem?
With my daughter about to born any day now, I sure need to work on my time management skills!
I have to say, one of my favorite statements in your reflection is “Now, I do still procrastinate, but I procrastinate in a much more efficient manner.” Such honesty in that measure of improvement. It’s hard to imagine a world where procrastination and some of our own deep-grooved habits completely disappear. And as we all chimed in on, procrastination may just have its benefits. So, go boldly from here, and maybe the busy will begin to turn into a little more fun 🙂