Nature of Schools - What I learned.........

This class was by far one of the most interesting classes I have had so far. I really didn't know what to expect. This was my first online class as a graduate student. I am a traditional classroom student and prefer that method of learning. This class changed my views on online teaching. I was challenged and enticed to use my independent urge for learning. I was eager to research the topics of the course and to be a supportive group mate for my group (collaborative learning).

I was fortunate to work in a group with two other fantastic women. We worked extremely well together and seemed to have the same work ethics. We were all flexible and were able to arrange several meetings on WizIQ, which allowed us to create great presentations as well as have in depth conversations on each course topic. I believe that made this class more enjoyable as well.

I am obtaining my masters in education as a second career. After being in the business world for 22 years I have decided to make a career change. Much of what I am learning is very new to me as I have only seen the surface of the education system as a parent. This class opened up a whole new dimension for me. I understand now, how important technological change is in the educational system. How necessary funding is. How so many people, groups and politics are so influential to our education system. This course encourage me to think about what I would expect in the "perfect teacher" and what I think schools should be like in the future. And most importantly how necessary change and reform are. We need to become teachers of the future and keep our students interested in education by incorporating into the classroom the new technology they are accustom to outside the classroom....

Let's all get on the "Change Train".