The online setting we are able to work on the assignment when it is convenient, we can plan our study time. We can continue to work, we do not have to leave work early to attend the classroom. Online classes allow us to still have a life with our family. We can attend important events, without getting behind on our class work. We work in front of our computers, everything we need is just a click away. No special trip to the library, all the course material and resources we need are right there. When bad weather comes we do not have to get out, no risk of driving on bad road conditions. Online settings allow us to study in more comfortable environments, no searching for parking spaces, no rushing to class,and …show more content…
Chambers,C.( 2016 )Orientation to Online Learning [Video].Retrieved from https://www.betheluniversityonline.net/.
The specific skills that I would say I brought to the program that will help me with my academic journey, are the willingness and the ability to learn and a positive attitude. This year marks 42 years since I attended school. We all have different specific skills. When I decided to take courses at Bethel, I felt I could achieve many things that I never really focused on before. Today's world is constantly changing with technology, we need to keep up or be left behind.
There are many skills that I know I need to develop starting with time management. in order to be able to achieve knowledge I must first be able to control my schedule, the time I need to read, attend, discuss, and communicate with classmates, and do my complete assignment on time. ( Chambers, 2016 pt.14