Comments on: Wall Flowers

By: Venus

Venus — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:26:35 +0000

This course is deffinetly different then any other I have ever taken. I typically know everyone in my f2f classes. I sit close to the front. I always participate and am quick to volunteer. My children brought me out of my shy shell I grew up in from my high-school years, but that was over 11 years ago. Anyways, in this class, I actually have had people leave challenging comments on my blog. It has really surprised me. I have been told that I have an assertive attitude and therefore it makes it easier for people to be honest with me, but I recieved a slap down, lol. Which I’m okay with. I need to know what everyone believes. It’s hard to know an issue without having all the sides. This class has been good for me.

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:01:02 +0000

I never thought of the fact that there truly can be a lack of personal connection in a traditional classroom and a distance education course. It is up to the people involved. I can say, I have had several people from this class leave me comments and interact with me, and it has helped. It lets me know that either I’m on the right track of thinking, or maybe I’m way off base. I like the checks and balances that the communication links we have provide. I can say that I have been in classes where I felt I would be best suited to stay quiet and just listen, and that brought a sense of no connection to the people I was in class with, and of course, the professor. So…I can see both sides.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:57:16 +0000

In my critiquing of the class, I took more of a personal stab at it because of my lack of abilities to get things done. I have to say, I am more comfortable and more open to talking in the class if I can do it via computer, blog, etc. …if I could just get my DSL!!! That would definitely make my life easier!

By: Kerry

Kerry — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:31:43 +0000

I will admit, I am a “wall flower” when it comes to the physical classroom setting. I don’t speak to people or participate in class discussions unless it will affect my grade. I’m extremely introverted and find online classes a MUCH more comfortable setting for me. This class has seriously pushed me out of my comfort zone. However, I have found it much easier to step out of that comfort zone online. I’ve interacted with more classmates more frequently than I ever would have in the physical setting. So far, the social interaction has been the true challenge for me in this class.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:15:32 +0000

I had a hard time critiquing this class so far for many of the reasons that you mentioned above in talking about lack of personal connections. It is hard for me to state that I have not liked something when I know I haven’t put forth the effort it requires me to. This class does make it easier to connect with others than those that just simply use the discussion boards on Blackboard. I have experienced both kinds of classes, and I can honestly say that the discussions held on blogs have been much more meaningful than any experienced elsewhere.