Online University / Coursework
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TSUalum05
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I just finished my Masters at Texas Southern and my last semester I took 1 internet class and one face to face class. I can tell you I absolutely disliked the internet course compared to face-to-face because I was to the point where I just wanted to be finished with my degree.
I had to spend a lot more time preparing for the internet class because we were involved in daily discussions on top of massive papers being required every friday. My main problem was I didn't like going through and reading everyone comments during the discussion before I could make mines.
I can tell you that I did get challenged mentally just as much or maybe even during the internet class. Its for some people and I'm one of those who its definitly not for.
I had to spend a lot more time preparing for the internet class because we were involved in daily discussions on top of massive papers being required every friday. My main problem was I didn't like going through and reading everyone comments during the discussion before I could make mines.
I can tell you that I did get challenged mentally just as much or maybe even during the internet class. Its for some people and I'm one of those who its definitly not for.
silentrage
Delta Girl
MsJag4Jag
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I have started my MBA with Regis University online so many times....I had a great average until this year. It is difficult enough, but when you have other stresses and things that demand your attention, you can not do as well. You MUST remain focused.
I gave up on my MBA for now. I don't believe it is for me to get. Everytime I start something else goes haywire.
So for now I won't be getting one, but I do believe it is well worth it if you can discipline yourself and if you do not have outside forces pulling at you. You have to be determined. It takes up a LOT of time!
I gave up on my MBA for now. I don't believe it is for me to get. Everytime I start something else goes haywire.
So for now I won't be getting one, but I do believe it is well worth it if you can discipline yourself and if you do not have outside forces pulling at you. You have to be determined. It takes up a LOT of time!
PsiSnake
Well-Known Member
........I just thought of something while I was reviewing some of the online classes with U of Phoenix.
Ey, so what happens if I miss a class....errr an online discussion or whatever? I mean isht happens. I might be hungover, tired from a long road trip, etc.;ya know just don't feel like it. Is there a roll call? Are you penalized for missing a session?
Just curious cause again, I know how I am....aint nuthin changed lol!
"Snake"
Ey, so what happens if I miss a class....errr an online discussion or whatever? I mean isht happens. I might be hungover, tired from a long road trip, etc.;ya know just don't feel like it. Is there a roll call? Are you penalized for missing a session?
Just curious cause again, I know how I am....aint nuthin changed lol!
"Snake"
silentrage
Delta Girl
The consequences for missing an online discussion or assignment will depend on what is stated in the course syllabus. Generally, discussion is a part of your participation grade (which can be significant in an online course).
ZOCK
Member
Snake, the consequences for missing an online assignment carries harsh penalties. Like Silentrage said, your participation grade is a substantial part of an online course. Like many others on TSPN have stated, the myth that online courses are easier than the traditional course setting is completely false. Discipline is a must! Tell the girlfriend to go home and tell the Bruhs you'll be "out of pocket" for a while. I earned my MBA online through U of Phoenix. My course load was a little heavier because of my concentration in Technology Management. Trust me, the online program is no punk. If I had to do it again, I would prefer to go to the "traditional" classroom because the workload is easier. For the most part they have one assignment per week. Online courses have two assignments plus participation which requires 4-5 "substantive" posts, 4 out of 7 seven days.
kellis
SU Jags!!!
Snake, you can do it. :tup:
You'll be alright. If you're sick/drunk one day do it the next. You have all day to do it so you may recover in time to do the work anyway.
MSGSU
Member
I'm in the process of getting my B.S. in Paralegal studies, with Virginia College Online, I have been doing this since April of last year, to me its a lot of fun, and that could be that I have worked as a legal secretary before and the courses are a piece of cake...the classes go from Friday thru Thursday..by Monday 11:59 you have to answer the initial discussion question and by 11:59 Thursday you have to have answer to 2 classmates and have all other assignments done. So far I have been on the dean's list until this last quarter, during football season I try to take easy courses, so that way I want have to do too much reading..I am having a lot of fun with this.
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I too, am considering. Funding and the laptop?
SIR_GRAM
Legend
I jus visited my first day of Orientation today for U of PHOX online. It was fun, I didnt meet, but you had to do something called "Getting Aquainted" which meant to post a brief introduction of and about yourself. That was fun and you had to post to a few questions. I liked it so far...
ABE
Running and Gunning
It was.
buckwheat
Well-Known Member
Cool, that's how it will be in the rest of your classes when the class first starts.