Hello and welcome to The Scribbler!
How has your summer been so far? I went to my student orientation on June 1st. The class was for students who are new to online classes. The class was very informative and I even got a credit or so for it. Student orientation is very important even if you are not a new student. They teach the in’s and out’s of classes you are signed up for, how to orientate through E-College, and the importance of reading e-mails instructors send.
E-College is a way to take online classes and to do homework. It is an easy and great way to take classes at home and navigate homework assignments as well. My program that I am in is both online and in the classroom (Blended Classes). Even though there is no teacher there with me when I am taking online classes, there is always support and ways to get answers to my questions right away.
Choosing a program is key to college success. It helps set goals for yourself and enables more opportunities though grants and financial aid. I chose the IA program; Instructional Assistant. After my time at Moraine Park Technical College I will have gained an Associates Degree in Instructional Assistant (teacher assistant). I plan on then going to a 4 year college to become a teacher. I gave myself plenty of time to finish the tech college and it seems if I can keep going the way I am I may finish in three years.
I have been busy getting my kids ready for the trip to their dad’s for the summer. Cleaning, packing, sorting, purging, playing, planning and having fun together is what has made up the last two weeks. We drove to Ohio to drop them off Friday night. Ohio is the half way point to where the kid’s dad lives. We got home Sunday at 4 a.m. Man, we were beat!
On Monday I will be starting my summer classes and I cannot wait! There is just so much spider solitaire and Facebook a girl can handle! I almost started painting the dining room but I knew that would take more time than one round of solitaire and it seems my down time is so sporadic these days!
If you are thinking about taking classes this fall at Moraine Park Technical College, this is the time to do it! Make sure you pick a program that you enjoy! http://www.morainepark.edu/programs-and-courses/
Make it a great one!
Kirsten
Nice blog, Kirsten! Very informative...I've never taken an online class, so I'm a bit out of touch...Let's see, my last class was some time in the 80's! So, thanks for the info!!
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