Technology

Joshua Phares
Eng. 102, Laura Cline

Technology
I have had one other online class before this in Math. I had vowed to never take another online class because I felt I had a lot more homework from an online class than I would have if I did it in a classroom. I was pleasantly surprised by this class, although I am still debating whether or not I would have had less assignments had I taken it on campus. I really enjoyed the blogging aspect of this class and feel it was a great tool in getting to know the other students and helping us if we ever got stuck on something and needed a bit of guidance.
I think a challenge in taking an English course online is the absence of talking about reading materials as a class. I do like to read, but sometimes it would have been nice to be able to sit and have a discussion about what we had read. And even though we did have deadlines for our work, an online class makes it easier to take care of your business (whether family or job) and leaving the class to do on your own time.
The blogging was without a doubt the best part of the class. I’m not sure if I will continue to blog, but I am happy to say that I have done it. That was also the most beneficial part of the class because it helped me in a way that going to a classroom would have. The other students were like mini teachers when I needed help about where to go with an assignment. I do have to say that this class restored my doubtfulness with online classes and I am enrolled in another next semester. Thank you Ms. Cline for making this class interesting and going outside the box with the blogging!

Final Presentation

Reflection on the Course

Reflection on the Course

Joshua Phares

Eng 102, Laura Cline

            To be honest, this class has been a struggle for me.  As much as I like to read, I found it hard to get motivated.  I will admit that Frankenstein wasn’t as bad as I had first thought, but it’s hard to get into something (or a class) if it’s not your style of reading or if you dislike writing essays.  I learned a great deal about MLA style format and wished that when I was in high school we would have learned it this way.  It might have been easier to grasp and work through.  I know that this class did prepare me for future classes where I may have to write an essay or letter.  The way I go about getting ready to write an essay or anything for that matter, I take more time at and really try and use my words more effectively.

            I am going to be a helicopter pilot, so I’m not sure if I will be writing a whole lot, but what I have learned has given me the knowledge I need to succeed in writing.  And actually what I liked most about the class was reading everyone else’s blogs.  It was nice to see such diversity, and it also helped when you got stumped and needed some guidance.  I do wish I had used the tutoring for my essays, but I got done and am happy with my progress. 

            I want to thank Ms. Cline for all the help, your notes really helped me with the essays and your class really challenged me to step out of my comfort zone.  Thank You!!