TRANSITION DISCUSSION 2 RESPONSES
Rebecca Adeyoola,
Online learning programs are always flexible and convenient. However, it may be a lot challenging than it may seem; hence you must be ready to succeed. Online learning may sound wonderful that a student may start with unrealistic visions only to discover that it requires just as much energy and time, if not more than traditional classes (Dabbagh, & Bannan-Ritland,2015). To ensure successful completion of the course, the student should have the necessary computer skills and develop the right learning strategies. I agree with you that proper time management, organization, and paying attention to details will help a student achieve their set targets.
Success in online courses requires skills such as persistence, excellent communication, effective time management, reading and writing skills, independence and motivation, and a conducive environment for learning. Effective and appropriate communication skills will help the student in using the tools provided to communicate with the teacher and employ appropriate communication styles for the course. To answer your question, seeking clarifications is one of the ways of understanding and issue and helps succeed in an online class. Therefore, before beginning an online course, proper planning, self-discipline, perseverance and effective time management are needed.
References
Dabbagh, N., & Bannan-Ritland, B. (2015). Online learning: Concepts, strategies, and application (pp. 68-107). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Merrill/Prentice Hall.
Shana Dewitt,
Your story and the determination to further your studies despite your age are so motivating, and I wish all people can view learning from your perspective. I feel that learning has no limits, as long as the urge to learn is still there. Follow your dreams, change the lives of others and as an MSN, there are many things you can accomplish, whether as a nurse practitioner or retired (Bedford, L. A., & Rossow,2017). I think nurses never retire, nursing is dynamic, and it’s good always to update our knowledge and skills. Walden is the best institution to further your study through online learning. As one of you online classmate, I have found the institution supporting and concerned about the outcome of their students.
They are there to ensure that we always have the right resources and receive guidance as we tackle our daily tasks. The availability of an online library and 24hour clarification system proved to be enough in addressing your fears of not completing an assignment on time. An effort is also required from the part of the student, self-discipline and self-motivation; effective time management and readiness to seek clarification are some of the strategies needed to succeed as an online student.
References
Bedford, L. A., & Rossow, K. A. (2017). Facilitating professional learning communities among higher education faculty: The Walden Junto Model. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 20(2).