My distance learning started with a course in philosophy. This on line Lib3 course was not my first on line course. The on line format of this course, which included a weekly discussion forum and Blog reflection postings on the personal blog of each student, increased student interaction. It was interesting reading what other students posted, receiving replies to my posts and looking at our class blogs. The discussion board often helped put clarity on some of the course material.
My preference for on line classes has a lot to do with having more time to spend on the course without sitting in a classroom. I have not experienced a chat room, but I have heard from other students who have, that course chat rooms are a good place for students to assist each other with quick questions and to share course information.
From my experience, online classes vary as face- to- face classes do, in being easier or harder. I do feel on line classes always have plenty of course work to keep involvement with the class high. In my opinion, taking this library course on line seems the most appropriate vehicle. The other place setting for this course seems to be in the actual library. Being already on line to complete class research and send assignments was one of the reasons that helped make this 18 week course, condensed to 9 weeks, possible.
For this class to have a face-to-face open workshop sounds like a good idea. On a few occasions, as when I searched Proquest, I would have liked to have some of the assignment search methods demonstrated.
Good Bye LIB3 !! Many Good Times Researching Will Not Be Forgotten!!! I have learned so much and discovered many new and interesting things I will not forget!
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