Taking classes online is so convenient, enjoyable and relaxing compared to physically attending school. The only thing I miss about attending school is meeting new people and forming new friendships. It is not easy, at least for me, to get to know someone on the Internet as it seems so impersonal. I find it hard to convey my sense of humor and emotions clearly while online. I am not a very fast typist so, I get impatient and it seems like a chore to type my feelings verses actually speaking them to someone. Posting profiles with pictures works for me to get to know people better as it is nice to associate a name with a face.
Diane
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I agree it is difficult without the sound of voice to tell what or how the other is feeling. No matter how many of those little emoticons they come up with they cannot replace the sound of a voice. Pictures are great to somewhat take the place of meeting in person. I like the idea of taking a class in my pajamas and just parking my rear in a chair. Sooo much better than dressing up and trying to find a parking place for your car and a chair to park your rear!!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping that your research is going well. I think we have some pretty nice people in our class, don't you?
Hello Diane,
ReplyDeleteI love online classes also. Not being able to type very fast is a drawback. Sometimes by the time I get the information in the question has changed. I've had other classes with you. I know we had Comp I last semester together. I think we also had another one too. Are you getting the hang of blogging? I am having some difficulty with becoming someones follower. I'll have to work on that. See you in seminar.
Jacquelyn
I agree with you Diane, I love the ease of online classes too. I also understand how you feel, sometimes our true personality does not come across when we are online. In discussion board we have to stay on topic, but this blogging allows more of ourselves to be revealed. This is my first time blogging so it is all still new to me. It is nice though to have a place to go to express our own thoughts. Enjoy reading your thoughts!!
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