Yup, I am giving another shot at an online course this term. Gave so much thought about whether I should pick up a course this term, with all diligence and my new 'trainer' (Ken ... haha) ... I have decided to give another shot. All study schedule well planned ... cutting down leisure (no more youtubing at night), adding exercise, using my annual leave ... hope to take another course down my list!Taking online course is quite stressful, especially if the prof demands a particular amount of online activities. I remember when I was taking my counselling ethic's course, the whole class almost got internet-addiction after 4 months of torture. Literally, we had to reply and to response to those who commented on our response within 24hrs, or else marks will be taken off from us. Plus endless readings and writing on ethical cases ... wow!! Well well ... we filed in a complaint after this course ... I mean a REAL official complaint!!
This course doesn't seem as brutal, but can't underestimate it at all. Gotta read the whole book of John in a total of 8 times in the upcoming 10 weeks + reading reflection. Plus, weekly lecture ... plus about 50 pages of writings. Though there's no rigid time limit for my to reply those responses of my thread, I still have to respond in a timely manner to get the marks going. So, I guess less of a chance for internet-addiction, but still reply within the same week.
Well well ... beyond all these, I actually hope this class serves a devotional purpose for my own walk with God too. As long as there's no more 'crazy and unexpected' thing happen in the coming 10 weeks or so ... I think(hope) I can finish well on this!!!
The more exciting thing about this class is that I met my old-time counselling buddy in this online class. She gave birth to a baby boy last year and striving to finish the degree by next year. So so so ... hopefully, maybe we could walk across the stage in the same convocation next year!!!
Gotta get back to reading ...
p.s. Gotta thank my 'handsome and wise' boss for checking out books for me from library ... saving me big bucks!!!! hahahahahha ... rubbing shoes ah! hahahahahah
2 comments:
ha! i don't mind about the handsome part anymore... but the wise part is pretty flattering, ha!
Hey Long, I can so relate to your agony. I am too taking an online course and feel so clumsy with the on-line classroom setup. Hang in there sis, I am sure some good will come out of this agony.
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