I am now a few days out of our first virtual class, and I can honestly say I hadn't fully decided if I liked it util now. I think it is much more convenient then having to drive to campus to meet, plus I can do it in my pajamas from my bed if I decide to.
My biggest concern was whether or not I would be able to keep focused or retain any information from, essentially, a video chat. The way it was organized (presenting an idea and then going round robin to talk about it) definitely helped solve that problem. I was interested in hearing what everyone had to say about Cluster 1. I think using the Google doc PowerPoint is a great way to share and present information. I am able to see what was important or exciting for my peers, as well as describe why something was important to me.
All in all, I am excited to see how next week's session pans out. By then we will be fully immersed in the class and the information.
I had similiar worries about having a vertual class. My biggest concerns were if I would be able to use my computer since it has given me problems in the past connecting to the internet. I was also unsure how it would work because in the past when I did a online class, the teacher would post the assignment and due date. It will be a different experience this online class.
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