I am currently taking two courses on-line for the summer semester. These are not my first classes at Granite State College, but I have had a chance to get my feet wet and feel more confident and know what's expected of me as an on-line student.
Since on-line courses are different than in-class courses, there are different expectations. In most classes you are expected to read the chapters assigned, write a post on the discussion board, and then respond to at least two other students posts. It does not get more simpler than that, and that's what I love about adult on-line classes.
Recently, I have been noticing that there are many concepts you are taught in one class that are repeated in many other classes. For example, in my interpersonal communications class I learned how cultures vary in their norms. As U.S. citizens our culture is individualistic, as we prefer competition and individuality. Other countries, like Japan, have a collectivist culture and prefer to do what is best for the community as a whole, rather than what is best for the individual. This concept has appeared in three of my classes so far!
Also, because I am focused on child psychology, most of my psychology classes have repeated some main themes. This is really helpful to me, and I also assume it is very helpful to others, since repeatedly hearing concepts over and over again can help you retain that knowledge. I am kind of relieved to know this is what to expect in the future, since I am the first in my family to go to college and it makes me kind of nervous that I may not succeed. It is nice to know that Granite State College is here for me and to help relieve that worry from me!
Since on-line courses are different than in-class courses, there are different expectations. In most classes you are expected to read the chapters assigned, write a post on the discussion board, and then respond to at least two other students posts. It does not get more simpler than that, and that's what I love about adult on-line classes.
Recently, I have been noticing that there are many concepts you are taught in one class that are repeated in many other classes. For example, in my interpersonal communications class I learned how cultures vary in their norms. As U.S. citizens our culture is individualistic, as we prefer competition and individuality. Other countries, like Japan, have a collectivist culture and prefer to do what is best for the community as a whole, rather than what is best for the individual. This concept has appeared in three of my classes so far!
Also, because I am focused on child psychology, most of my psychology classes have repeated some main themes. This is really helpful to me, and I also assume it is very helpful to others, since repeatedly hearing concepts over and over again can help you retain that knowledge. I am kind of relieved to know this is what to expect in the future, since I am the first in my family to go to college and it makes me kind of nervous that I may not succeed. It is nice to know that Granite State College is here for me and to help relieve that worry from me!
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