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A different kind of distance learning
When I started “going to school” at University of Maine Augusta, I didn’t really go anywhere. The class came to me, either through online classes or via ITV or videoconference. When we talk about distance learning, this is a big … Continue reading
Posted in ITV classes, online classes, UMA distance learning, UMaine Augusta, video conference classes
Tagged Augusta, ferry, ITV, mainland, online classes, snow, UMA, videoconference
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More on Pursuing an English Degree
Because I got some really lovely comments to my last post … because I was at a party last night and had the chance to speak with a woman – an English major – who has had a varied and … Continue reading
Posted in Nontrads/non-traditional students, UMaine Augusta, URock
Tagged English degree, internet connection, snow, UMA
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Another Look at Online Classes
Posted in online classes, UMA distance learning, UMaine Augusta
Tagged A Midwife's Tale, Blackboard, online classes, UMA, UMO
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New Semester, New Courses, New Experiences
The winter break is officially winding down, and I hope it was as restful or as fruitful as you wanted yours to be. The new semester starts tomorrow, and I’ve got my books, my new notebooks, my post-it notes, and … Continue reading
Posted in online classes, UMaine Augusta
Tagged A Midwife's Tale, blogging, Brontë, online classes, UMA, UMO
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UMA Online Classes in Palau – Part 2
After a couple technological glitches, here is Part 2 of Jodi William’s guest post about her visit to Palau. See Part 1 here. My next day in Palau I met Jeremiah, an extremely shy LS student who was quick to … Continue reading
Posted in online classes, UMA distance learning, UMaine Augusta
Tagged guest post, ILS program, island, Jodi Williams, Palau, UMA
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Notes from the Field: UMA Online Classes in Palau!
A few weeks ago I posted an interview with two classmates who are pursuing degrees in Information and Library Services, which UMA offers online. While getting permission to use a graphic from the ILS page, I made a fortuitous connection … Continue reading
Posted in online classes, UMA distance learning, UMaine Augusta
Tagged guest post, ILS program, island, Jodi Williams, Palau, UMA
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*Very* Distant Learners Choose UMA Online Courses
When I first started taking online classes at UMaine Augusta, all my classmates came from Maine. Since I live on an island, it was a point of pride that I was often the “most distant” distance learner. But over time, … Continue reading
Posted in online classes, UMA distance learning
Tagged distance learning, ILS program, interview, online classes, UMA
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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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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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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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Going the Distance...Three Credits at a Time 