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I am very excited for these lecture captures to start posting. What a great way to earn your degree while at home. I feel like this is the perfect solution for stay-at-home mothers or for people who are too sick to go to school.

I have been immersed in an online environment for ...

2011-02-23T07:39:59.120-05:00

I have been immersed in an online environment for three years and have experienced a real growth in the area. I would have to say that the outcomes of an online student are dependent on several factors. The most important being the motivation of the student, and their ability to learn in a constructivist environment. Learners who are willing to take the responsibility for their own learning prosper here.

Learners who cannot self-motivate, or are unwilling to try new technologies seem to flounder, and require much more teacher interaction. I have personally had students who contact me the first week of classes indicating they are taking their first online course, and are apprehensive. After a few weeks of hand holding, and 2-3X week phone calls, the students feel empowered to take on the online environment.

With all of this being said, I believe a blended format is beneficial to many students. This format can pave the way for fully online potential in a student and program.
A. McLaughlin

Hi Rod: I am so glad to hear that you are using t...

2009-06-30T10:44:43.061-04:00

Hi Rod:

I am so glad to hear that you are using the Pulse pen. I have been following its development for the last 2 years and have been suggesting it to students for capturing class notes and lectures. I hope it takes hold at USP. It is a great tool.

Kevin Wolbach, Biology