elearner biography - tammy logan
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Lesson 2 Assignment 5 , Rio Salado ELN104, December 2, 2013TRANSCRIPT
eLearner Biography
Paris RioCourse
12/2/2013
Introducing Tammy Logan An eLearner at Rio Salado
Tammy’s eLearning Characteristics
• Tech Savvy – Tammy understands technology and how to use it to her benefit.
• Tammy prefers tech savvy instructors to assist in her learning experience.
• Multi-tasker – Tammy stays ahead as an eLearner by taking on various tasks in an organized and productive manner.
• Tammy is a visual learner and prefers to learn with photos and videos.
Tammy’s past educational experience
• Tammy attended a local community college in a physical classroom.
• The classroom lacked technology and innovative learning.
• Tammy disliked the crowded classrooms which offered very little opportunity to collaborate with other students.
• Inconvenient class schedules conflicted with Tammy’s work schedule.
Tammy’s Learning Experience Goals and Learning Preferences
• Tammy wants to obtain a hands on learning experience that provides realistic work-place examples and exercises.
• She would like to meet other students and work with them on assignments as well as assist them in meeting educational goals.
• Tammy wants to work with educators and instructors who teach and influence her through social media and online technology tools.
• She works a tight schedule so Tammy’s learning experience must be flexible and convenient.
How social-media collaboration has helped Tammy achieve her goals.
• Social-media collaboration provides a forum for Tammy to learn and develop through others.
• Collaborating and working with others through social media motivates and encourages Tammy to meet expectations and deliverables.
• Additionally, it provides and environment where Tammy can gather, share and receive feedback on useful information quickly.
Conclusion
• Tammy found that eLearning was a better fit for her life style and schedule.
• She enjoys having the ability to collaborate and share her educational experience with others online.
• Tammy feels that eLearning gives her the ability to gain tech skills and experience.
• The eLearning online course design is highly interactive and keeps Tammy engaged and motivated to learn.