tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post2316014377287843019..comments2024-03-27T20:39:04.792-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: My Class StartedBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-78776933013919440202012-02-15T19:25:30.287-05:002012-02-15T19:25:30.287-05:00I'm dismal at posting photos, Kathleen, but fo...I'm dismal at posting photos, Kathleen, but fortunately won't have to with this class. I'm delighted to have you as a student and hope you continue to enjoy it!Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-72041348142086603982012-02-15T19:25:12.007-05:002012-02-15T19:25:12.007-05:00I love the idea of audio portions of a class but w...I love the idea of audio portions of a class but won't be doing so in this one, Betty. But the long-distance teaching continues to intrigue me.Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-83885070576278371402012-02-15T19:13:38.421-05:002012-02-15T19:13:38.421-05:00I've taught several online classes, all in the...I've taught several online classes, all in the how-to craft field. Those classes are done a little differently because they require many photos. The lessons are usually posted on a website or as a downloadable pdf file. Often the students print the lessons and actually do the work later. Some do follow along and ask questions. I think it depends on their available time.<br /><br />I am taking your online class and am very happy with the postings so far. I'm enjoying getting to know the other students.<br /><br />I think all of the students are excited to be learning from someone who has actually published cozies. they may not have the opportunity to take such a class in person.Kathleen Chrismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252297024547909297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-17462870025949528652012-02-15T15:02:26.270-05:002012-02-15T15:02:26.270-05:00You brought up a good point, Linda. Online classe...You brought up a good point, Linda. Online classes can be attended by people thousands of miles apart.<br /><br />I like Camille's ideas about calling students by name and leaving audio emais.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-8100538714224075622012-02-15T14:58:05.053-05:002012-02-15T14:58:05.053-05:00I've mostly copied the online classes I've...I've mostly copied the online classes I've taken, Betty, so I could review them at my leisure rather than worrying about keeping up. Maybe that's what some of my students will do, too. I do like face-to-face but I also get a kick out of having several students in Australia!Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-49807957639067051702012-02-15T14:56:30.213-05:002012-02-15T14:56:30.213-05:00Thanks for the suggestions, Camille. I hadn't...Thanks for the suggestions, Camille. I hadn't imagined the large turnout I've gotten or perhaps I would have put a limit on the number of students. I just hope I can respond enough so that everyone enjoys it.Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-58411198840172561422012-02-15T14:50:11.710-05:002012-02-15T14:50:11.710-05:00I have taken two online classes that come to mind....I have taken two online classes that come to mind. In both of them, I found it hard to keep up. It's very easy to put off reading the lessons.<br /><br />I know it probably makes me sound like a dinosaur, but online classes just don't come close to in person classes.Betty Hechtmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-26254512180150252262012-02-15T14:12:35.816-05:002012-02-15T14:12:35.816-05:00I've been teaching an online science class for...I've been teaching an online science class for more than 10 years. <br /><br />I find students really appreciate being "called" by name, and having individual comments. The university uses educational software, so the postings don't go into a person's regular email. Also I never have more than 25 in a class.<br /><br />Big hit: I've done 2- or 3-minute audios where I talk to them and post as mp3 files -- they really love that. I use it to clear up a point, for example, if the homework has been tricky.Camille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-56144676741300512432012-02-15T14:05:41.181-05:002012-02-15T14:05:41.181-05:00That's the reason I stopped responding to ever...That's the reason I stopped responding to everyone's introduction, Joanna--my welcomes weren't important to teaching anything. I hope things go smoothly when I respond to posts on more substantive assignments.Linda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-66006777750979181462012-02-15T13:41:43.868-05:002012-02-15T13:41:43.868-05:00Actually I bailed out (is that right?) of my last ...Actually I bailed out (is that right?) of my last online class. I just couldn't keep up--and the emails of short messages clogged my inbox. Sigh. I felt like a loser!Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.com