Dear Professor: Where College Students Who Take Courses Online Speak Their Minds

Everything Boils Down to Communication | Dear Professor with Heather Lee


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About The Guest:

Heather Lee is an online student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. She is also a training and curriculum specialist at a child development center. Heather is passionate about gardening and enjoys traveling with her husband.

Summary:

In this episode of the Dear Professor series, Dr. Kellie Alston interviews Heather Lee, an online student pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. Heather shares her experiences as an online student and discusses her love for gardening and her career goals in the child development field. She rates her overall experience with online courses as an eight out of ten, highlighting the flexibility it offers. Heather also discusses her needs as an online student, including the importance of organization and the use of journals and binders to stay on top of assignments. She emphasizes the need for clear communication and references in online courses to ensure understanding and success. Heather also shares her pet peeve, which is the lack of effective communication in online learning environments.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Online courses provide flexibility and cater to different lifestyles.
  2. Organization is essential for success in online courses, with the use of journals and binders.
  3. Clear communication and references are crucial for understanding and meeting assignment expectations.
  4. Lack of effective communication can be a major challenge in online learning environments.

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Website: kelliealston.com

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Dear Professor: Where College Students Who Take Courses Online Speak Their MindsBy Dr. Kellie Alston