Module+7+Reflection


 * Reflect on how you perceive yourself as an online learner? Are you well-prepare to be an online leaner? Tell us about what you need to improve in order to be a successful online learner.**

__**Describe**__: This week I had to read about online learning and teaching, what it takes to be successful in an online environment and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

__**Impact:**__ I really enjoyed reading the material for this module. It was very easy to read and relate to. It was like I was reading a story about myself right now! This is the first time I have EVER taken classes online. In the beginning I was very overwhelmed and not sure I would continue courses to get my Master’s. However, after a few weeks, I got the hang of the time management skills required to be successful and course load and I really enjoy it now! As a beginning online learner, I think I am successful. I wouldn’t necessarily say I a well – prepared to be an online learner because before I started this, I had no idea what to expect, so I didn’t know how to prepare. However, I am a successful student and I think those attributes allowed me to be successful in the online environment as well. I need to improve on my confidence level. I spend WAY too much time second guessing myself, which in turn only stresses me out and makes me take longer to complete tasks, which makes me more stressed out and the vicious circle continues… I need to be confident in what I am doing and learn to relax and just “go with it.”

__**Intent**__: In my future online classes, I want to be more confident in myself and in my work. I need to complete the assignment, check over it and submit it. I no longer need to go back time and time again and obsess over the same thing. I also would like to get into the habit of printing everything out and organizing it in a binder – I miss that possession of a hard copy! Instead, I had a bunch of folders on my desktop that just drove me nuts!