Week 11

Some educators feel that distance technologies will greatly improve education; some feel education will suffer if they are overused. What are factors you can cite in support of each of these positions?

I think that distance technologies does improve education. It will only suffer if those involved (the teacher and students) do not meet the proper requirements to make the course/class work. The first course I took was a world geography class on line. It was a horrible experience that I wound up dropping for personal reasons. The communication between the instructor and students did not work. The instructor never got around to setting up the blackboard course because he was having technical difficulties and also personal issues. So, needless to say, that class was a bust for me. Provided that the instructor does his/her part and sets up the course properly. I think that as long as you take the time and discipline yourself to turn in your assignments according to the proper deadlines, taking an online course is great. In my case, I just had my beautiful baby girl, so my mother will not let me walk out the door for a couple of weeks, I can still turn in my work even though I am not able to attend class. I deem myself a visual learner and would rather be in class, but being able to participate online is a good second choice