The information provided through web conferences has been extremely beneficial to the success of Lamar’s courses. During web conferences, students communicate with Professors and other students. Web conferences are offered at various times so every student has the opportunity to participate and ask questions. Unlike a traditional university campus, Lamar University offers on-line Master’s degree programs through Academic Partnerships. The workload in an on-line program is no less than an in-class program although students lose the face-to-face communication with professors and students.
As my journey in obtaining my Master’s degree comes is quickly coming to a close, I value the web conferences to ensure I have “crossed all T’s” and “dotted all I’s” prior to graduation. Two of the most valuable web conferences I participated in were on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. and Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The conference only lasted about an hour; however, the information shared was critical to understanding the final requirements for my last course. The course requirements changed drastically during the first week of the last course and, if I had not attended this conference, I would have unaware of these changes and what is necessary for graduation. As a future school leader, preparation and timeliness is crucial. The web conferences keep me up-to-date on requirements and allow students a specific time and place to have questions reviewed, answered, and shared.
As stated throughout my blog, technology is rapidly advancing. Communicating through the “web” has opened many doors for students taking on-line courses. As I complete the remainder of my last course, I will continue to utilize web conferences by participating frequently.
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