Where do you still need additional support?

From JHU, I would love some support via email. When new news is posted on the site or a post is made to a comment I had, an email from JHU would be great. I check email all day long and it is the easiest way to get information to me. From my cohorts, I look forward to open and constant communication. From what I have noticed so far, this will not be a problem :)

What have you learned about your communication style? How will this impact you as an online learner?

After completing the Inventory, I had 4 points for Sensor, 3 points for Thinker, 2 points for Feeler, and 1 point for Intuitor. I understand that I am pretty well-round and can adapt to various needs for the group. If a leader is needed, I can step up and do that. If it is a worker, fine. I am a realist at heart and do enjoy leading and helping others to make decisions. The inventory did help me focus on how I will best help the group, but at the same time, it reminded me how I have a few characteristics of all the groups giving me a chance to understand how other are thinking too. I will most likely be one of the first to post assignments and help organize group activites. I enjoy leading and I know that is the main reason I decided to join this program.

How will you be a contributing member of your team? How will team activities impact your time management?

Being a member of a team is a responsibility that we all need to take seriously. Projects that are too big or that need lots of input require teamwork. I am ready to dedicate the needed time to help all the members of the team in order to create reflective and thoughtful assignments. Some team activites will require sacrifices of blocks of time in order to facilitate the communication. With my family, job, and friend supporting me, I will have this needed time to dedicate to my JHU team each class.

Now that you have a good sense of the types of online activities and the rhythms of an active participant, what steps will you take to be successful?

In order to succeed, I will need to set aside time each day, read all of the post, be an active listener and a reflective thinker. JHU is providing us with the chance to learn not only from books and the instructors, but from our cohorts and life experiences. We all have something to share and through this program with dedicated time, we will all learn more than we had anticipated.

What, if any, concerns do you have about online learning?

My main concern would be what would happen if internet access was down for a period of time? I would hope that a phone call could help the situation and remedy it until internet could be established again. We will depending a lot on the internet and fast connections. We are all aware of problems that can arise such as computer issues, connectivity problems on both ends and other things. I am sure that JHU has allowances for such cases, but it is a concern nonetheless.

What is your comfort level with the ELC?

The ELC seems like a great way to communicate. A few times a download would freeze, but a quick refresh would remedy the situation. I have always enjoyed online work and embrace all of the tools that the internet has to offer. The ELC is another tool to add to the belt, but a very useful and complete one. I look forward to using all that it has to offer in communication and safety.