This week I read the chapter "Tips for Online Reading, Writing, and Discussing" by Carolyn Gale in our textbook. I am pleased to announce that they are true! By this I mean that I have already begun to experience the realities of these tips.
As I read I kept thinking, "that's right, that's right." Listen to this section heading: "Never Underestimate How Much You Will Write." TRUE. I was told going in that I would be writing a lot. I think I have to get a more comfortable desk chair. I'm finding that I enjoy writing, but perhaps a bit more in moderation. :)
I've been logging on to mySAU portal at least once a day--usually twice or three times. I've found this helpful in avoiding becoming overwhelmed. This was one of the "right on" observations of the chapter as well.
The best tip I read in the chapter was "Do Your Own Assignments Before Reading Another's." I have already been doing this, because I didn't want to be influenced by other's work. It was validating to read that this was a good idea and would make for better discussion threads.
It was an encouraging chapter--perhaps because it validated some of the things I have already been doing and encouraged me to keep my writing focused, respectful and high quality.
Lynelle
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