This course has been an uphill struggle, but I have one more assignment to go and can then move on. There has been hardly any interaction in the discussions, mainly down to a lack of structure in both the threads and the course material itself. It has been a very useful lesson in how NOT to run an online learning course. Week 14 already and still less than 300 discussion postings from 30 students. Other courses have been in the thousands by now. So... am using email to interact with a few friends (thanks Rena and Barbara!) and plodding on, researching the topic independently. Such a shame, because assessment is a really important subject in teaching, and more guidance (well, any guidance!) would have been nice.
Hoping to feel less 'out on a limb' next time, in FET5622 (multimedia). It's not easy studying on the web in the UK on your own when all the other students are spread worldwide. At least I've got helpful colleagues to offer support and advice (thanks Heather and Alun!).
Enough moans - summer is coming and the garden is looking lovely (photo taken in April, the roses are coming out now). Heatwave here in Scotland - it was 25 degrees C yesterday! Positively tropical!
