[NIFL-AALPD:1230] RE: participating online or at a distance

From: Beth Wheeler (bwheeler@sbctc.ctc.edu)
Date: Mon Mar 29 2004 - 11:03:26 EST


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hello,
i have participated in one online course that is mandatory for instructors
wishing to teach through washington state's two-year distance education
system.  i approached this course with trepidation - i really like to see
folks face-to-face.  i was pleasantly surprised to find the camaraderie
develop in the discussion boards between "students".  as with other f2f
courses i've taken, i was sorry to end the relationships developed at a
distance.  while i would still rather be f2f in a classroom situation, i
would not hesitate to enroll in another professional development opportunity
online.
beth wheeler

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From: jataylor [mailto:jataylor@utk.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 6:42 AM
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Subject: [NIFL-AALPD:1225] participating online or at a distance


Hello Everyone!
This question is for any/all of us on the list.
Our experiences in participating in professional development online are as 
important as our experiences in developing/delivering online PD.  Some may 
feel it is more important.  With that in mind, I cannot think of a better 
place to start!

What have been your experiences in *participating* in professional
development 
online or at a distance?  (Examples include online courses, webcasting, 
videoconferening, audioconferencing, discussion lists, email, chat sessions,

etc.)  Why did/do you participate online or at a distance, versus other 
options?

Please describe the professional development experience(s).  What stood out
to 
you?  What aspects/features of the online or distance professional
development 
did/do you like or not like?  What can be done to improve the learning 
experience?  How do these experiences compare to your experiences with other

types of professional development?


Thanks!
Jackie



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