When you visited the site, was it something you envisioned using yourself?
After having visited the Khan Academy website, I could only see myself using the website to learn the basics of a subject. I am a visual hands on learner, so an online only class would not fit my needs if I needed something explained.
Is it something you could imagine encouraging your students to use?
I think students as young as Fourth or Fifth graders and older would be able to use Khan Academy because figuring everything out would be easier and natural for them compared to a First grader. My students, as young as Preschool up to the First grade would have trouble navigating the website without assistance.
After perusing some of the videos on the site, did you think they were easy to follow and learn from?
After watching some of the videos on the website, I did find them to be helpful if stuck on a problem. I found that I was able to understand and grasp the concept a lot better when they applied the problem to real life situations.
Do you believe that Salman Khan is right when he says that in the future, we will rely more on "credentialing" through the use of online courses? Do you think this style of education makes learning more accessible for more students? If so, why? If not, Why?
I think Salman Khan is correct about relying more on online classes. Technology is accelerating rapidly as we learn something new everyday. I think this learning style will be an advantage for those who it comes naturally to and can excel with it, but a disadvantage for those who, like me, do better in a classroom.
When you explore the coursera course offerings, what course looks most interesting to you?
After having explored Coursera, an interesting course I found was Think Again: How to Reason and Argue. I'd love to be able to learn how to win the arguments that I get involved in.
Does Columbus State accept Coursera transfer credits?
Columbus State does not accept Coursera credits.
Do Coursera courses appear to be more challenging or more interesting thank those you've experienced before? If yes, why? If not, why? Either way, could your opinion have something to do with WHO is teaching the Coursera courses?
I did find that certain courses appeared to more appealing than others on Coursera, and others were not. The ones that I found to be interesting were within the category of Personal Development. I base my opinion more on how the classes are presented and appeal to possible students rather than solely based on who the teacher is, though it is important.
Do you think that MOOCs (massive open online courses) are the "wave of the future"? How do you think MOOCs might change the way a student like you would receive their education?
I do believe that MOOC will continuously advance and grow in the amount of students they receive. Not everyone's schedule can accommodate campus classes, so online is the best and only solution for those people. As a society largely based on technology, I believe receiving education in this way will become an asset and beneficial.
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