essay Online classes, your interaction with your friends
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mamtapandey33 UTEP EXTENDED UNIVERSITY UTEP CONNECT BLOG FEBRUARY 2017 Making friends in online classes
by UTEP Connect
Online Student Success , Online Education
"No man is an island." – John Donne
You may have enrolled in an online program for the scheduling flexibility. Perhaps you appreciate the increased autonomy of many online classes, or maybe you live far from campus and a web-based program was your best educational option.
Regardless of your reason for taking online courses, you will never be an island.
Today's online courses leverage technology to maximize the most important benefits of traditional classwork – including connecting with your fellow learners.
Making friends with online classmates exposes you to different perspectives, gives you opportunities to participate in study groups and is just plain fun!
Here's a look at four ways to make friends with your online classmates:
1) Participate It has been said that you only get out what you’re willing to put in, and making friends with your online classmates is no exception.
If you sit back, relax and don't actively participate in discussion boards (whether this is required or optional), your classmates are not likely to get to know you, so participate!
2) Get out of the (virtual) classroom While curricular tools like discussion boards are great for getting to know your classmates in a formal, classroom-like setting, they only take you so far. To really become friends with your online classmates, get out of the virtual classroom and move your interactions over to social media.
Connecting with your classmates on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and other social media platforms will allow you to get to know each other in a much more personal setting.
Of course, there are ways to connect outside of the virtual classroom that don't involve social media – instant-messaging, texting and gaming, for example – so you should consider those as well. If you’re lucky enough to live close to one or more of your study buddies, you can even meet up in person (we’ll have more on that later).
3) Become part of a student organization The college experience is all about maximizing personal growth and gaining enrichment through shared experiences. One of the best ways to accomplish both is to get involved with a student organization. Not only will you get to throw your time and energy into something that interests you, you’ll also be connecting with other students who have similar interests.
Take a look at the list of student organizations that currently exist on campus. When you see something you're interested in, connect with the group's leadership to see if there's an online chapter. If there is, join it. If there isn't, start one!
4) Make friendship a priority The life of an online student can be pretty hectic, with many juggling work, family obligations and personal interests in addition to class. On top of that, making friends with people you barely know isn't easy and can take time, which is why you should make it a priority. Otherwise, you’ll quickly find it falling by the wayside in your busy schedule.
5) Strike up a good old in-person friendship It's quite possible that your online classmates aren't as far away as you think. These days, people can enroll in online courses from anywhere in the world, which means they could live 5,000 miles away from you or just down the street.
Find out where your online classmates are geographically located. If any are nearby, meet them for coffee. If not, plan to attend a professional conference together, pack up and take a road trip together or plan your next vacation in their neck of the woods.
However you go about making friends in online classes, you’re sure to appreciate the personal and professional benefits.
Today technology has taken every field under its impact and so is the education system. Online education is the modern form of getting education with the help of the internet. It is an exciting and effective way of learning by making use of your mobile phones, laptops, or tablets. It offers lots of advantages as well as disadvantages to both the teachers and students. Online education is a flexible way of learning from anywhere.
Another beneficiary feature is, not time-bound. Unlike the traditional schooling system, you need not sit from morning to noon. You can study using the internet day or night according to your choice. Not only does it offer flexibility from time and place but also there is no age limit to learn online. Through online education, you can learn lessons and skills of your choice. There are several institutions that provide online courses and their degrees. Thus, it is a more convenient way of educating yourself without physically going to the schools or colleges. It also saves your transportation and other additional charges.
However, online education does not work well for people who live in an area with poor internet connectivity. The internet is the backbone of online education. Spending more time in front of screens could have a harmful impact on your health. It is only a good option for people who can generate self-discipline.
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UTEP EXTENDED UNIVERSITY UTEP CONNECT BLOG FEBRUARY 2017
Making friends in online classes
by UTEP Connect
Online Student Success , Online Education
"No man is an island." – John Donne
You may have enrolled in an online program for the scheduling flexibility. Perhaps you appreciate the increased autonomy of many online classes, or maybe you live far from campus and a web-based program was your best educational option.
Regardless of your reason for taking online courses, you will never be an island.
Today's online courses leverage technology to maximize the most important benefits of traditional classwork – including connecting with your fellow learners.
Making friends with online classmates exposes you to different perspectives, gives you opportunities to participate in study groups and is just plain fun!
Here's a look at four ways to make friends with your online classmates:
1) Participate
It has been said that you only get out what you’re willing to put in, and making friends with your online classmates is no exception.
If you sit back, relax and don't actively participate in discussion boards (whether this is required or optional), your classmates are not likely to get to know you, so participate!
2) Get out of the (virtual) classroom
While curricular tools like discussion boards are great for getting to know your classmates in a formal, classroom-like setting, they only take you so far. To really become friends with your online classmates, get out of the virtual classroom and move your interactions over to social media.
Connecting with your classmates on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and other social media platforms will allow you to get to know each other in a much more personal setting.
Of course, there are ways to connect outside of the virtual classroom that don't involve social media – instant-messaging, texting and gaming, for example – so you should consider those as well. If you’re lucky enough to live close to one or more of your study buddies, you can even meet up in person (we’ll have more on that later).
3) Become part of a student organization
The college experience is all about maximizing personal growth and gaining enrichment through shared experiences. One of the best ways to accomplish both is to get involved with a student organization. Not only will you get to throw your time and energy into something that interests you, you’ll also be connecting with other students who have similar interests.
Take a look at the list of student organizations that currently exist on campus. When you see something you're interested in, connect with the group's leadership to see if there's an online chapter. If there is, join it. If there isn't, start one!
4) Make friendship a priority
The life of an online student can be pretty hectic, with many juggling work, family obligations and personal interests in addition to class. On top of that, making friends with people you barely know isn't easy and can take time, which is why you should make it a priority. Otherwise, you’ll quickly find it falling by the wayside in your busy schedule.
5) Strike up a good old in-person friendship
It's quite possible that your online classmates aren't as far away as you think. These days, people can enroll in online courses from anywhere in the world, which means they could live 5,000 miles away from you or just down the street.
Find out where your online classmates are geographically located. If any are nearby, meet them for coffee. If not, plan to attend a professional conference together, pack up and take a road trip together or plan your next vacation in their neck of the woods.
However you go about making friends in online classes, you’re sure to appreciate the personal and professional benefits.
Today technology has taken every field under its impact and so is the education system. Online education is the modern form of getting education with the help of the internet. It is an exciting and effective way of learning by making use of your mobile phones, laptops, or tablets. It offers lots of advantages as well as disadvantages to both the teachers and students. Online education is a flexible way of learning from anywhere.
Another beneficiary feature is, not time-bound. Unlike the traditional schooling system, you need not sit from morning to noon. You can study using the internet day or night according to your choice. Not only does it offer flexibility from time and place but also there is no age limit to learn online. Through online education, you can learn lessons and skills of your choice. There are several institutions that provide online courses and their degrees. Thus, it is a more convenient way of educating yourself without physically going to the schools or colleges. It also saves your transportation and other additional charges.
However, online education does not work well for people who live in an area with poor internet connectivity. The internet is the backbone of online education. Spending more time in front of screens could have a harmful impact on your health. It is only a good option for people who can generate self-discipline.