Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Characteristics Needed to be Successful in our MOOC
There are many characteristics a person will need to be successful in this MOOC. The first is trust. You will need trust that you will be able to be successful. To do this, you will also need to have patience and perseverance. Sometimes it is tempting to give up when something seems confusing or isn’t working as we think it should. When learning something new, patience and perseverance are invaluable characteristics to have.
A strong sense of curiosity will be extremely helpful as well. You must want to learn to do your best. Good online research skills are also a must. You must be able to search and find what you need online and know how to quickly sort through sites that are not helpful.
Two more that I will mention are related- being proactive and participating. You must be proactive in your learning. You are in charge of what you take out of this MOOC. Being a productive participant will ensure that you will get the most out of this experience.
Finally, I believe that having an open and accepting mind will be very important to being successful in this MOOC. An open mind will help you to keep a good attitude while embarking on this new adventure!
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Donna, you are an inspiration. I have not displayed any of the characteristics you provided above. Even though I feel that my feelings are valid, my actions will not lead me to the goal of learning anything or passing the class. I hope to learn a great deal from you this semester.
ReplyDeleteDonna - you make so many good points here - all of the characteristics you listed are absolutely essential to getting the most out of a MOOC! If someone just wants the course material delivered to them, they will probably be disappointed. I would say being proactive is extremely important - MOOCs are what you make of them! Great post!
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