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Campus – Center – Site – Huh?
When I graduate, it will be from University of Maine at Augusta. But I’ve taken classes from Orono, Machias, Presque Isle, Fort Kent, USM, as well as Augusta. I’ve also taken classes in Rockland, on Vinalhaven, and even at my … Continue reading
Posted in ITV classes, online classes, UMA distance learning, UMaine Augusta, URock
Tagged campus, distance learning, UMA, URock
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Sometimes I get to come home to this…
Whether you are home or traveling, I hope you’re with people you love for Thanksgiving.
Independent study, online, LIVE!
It took a bit of doing, but it looks like I’m all set with classes for my final semester. Sigh of relief. Earlier I mentioned my predicament: required classes that weren’t being offered for the spring semester. I needed a … Continue reading
Posted in online classes, UMA distance learning
Tagged A Midwife's Tale, Brontë, distance learning, independent study, UMA, UMO, URock
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A different kind of post
My last trip on the ferry, I roamed around the boat, taking notice of all the fabulous signs and warnings and cautions. They really stand out, especially on a gray, gloomy day. I guess the State of Maine Ferry Service … Continue reading
…and speaking of online classes
Apparently, last week the whole live class/online class debate was on the front page of The New York Times. Check it out here. As of this moment, the article has 173 comments, but here are a few letters of response … Continue reading
Posted in online classes
Tagged English major, Facebook, NYTimes, online classes, paper, teachers
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What I want from online classes: Part 3
Here’s the last part of my plea to online professors. You can read Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. Professor, please take advantage of the technology Get to know Blackboard (or whichever platform you use) and be consistent in … Continue reading
Posted in online classes
Tagged Blackboard, communication, discussion forum, lecture, online classes
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What I want from online classes: Part 2
If you missed part 1, click here. Professor, please give us a complete and informative syllabus Include course objectives and expected outcomes. What do you expect from us? What should we expect from you? Include an explanation of our assignments … Continue reading
What I want from online classes: Part 1
Despite my problem with course selection for next semester (still working on that), I’ve been pretty fortunate, usually able to get the classes I want or need to take. Since I started taking classes 6 years ago, UMA has tripled … Continue reading
Posted in online classes, UMA distance learning
Tagged Blackboard, communication, discussion forum, online classes, UMA
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Must be disciplined…
It’s that time of year when we’re in the thick our current semester, and we have to think about our classes for the spring semester. We’re just getting grades back on our midterms, but January looms, and registration is right … Continue reading
Going the Distance...Three Credits at a Time 