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I do not agree with the misconception that online classes take the same time or more time. I believe Online classes take less time than going to class.  that I do not entirely agree with any of the misconceptions. As a online learner, I have found that I enjoy learning without having classmates distract me with questions or interrupting the class. I also found that I enjoy having all assignments posted so it is much easier to complete. I believe I have spent less time during the online classes than I would in class. I

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I do not agree with the misconception that online classes take the same time or more time. I believe Online classes take less time than going to class.  that I do not entirely agree with any of the misconceptions. As a online learner, I have found that I enjoy learning without having classmates distract me with questions or interrupting the class. I also found that I enjoy having all assignments posted so it is much easier to complete. I believe I have spent less time during the online classes than I would in class. I

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I agree that online classes can take much longer. Online classes can be hard to keep up with especially in the summer! I work a full time job, over 40 hours a week, to pay for school, so I work 9-6 every week day. It can be hard for me to make time for my classes and I feel like there is a lot more to do in an online class because your professor wants you to be active. As an online learner I find myself procrastinating and I find my classes a lot harder because I do not get to see my professor face to face. I think I have spent about the time I expected to spend. I feel like I may be learning a little less because I do not have interaction, but the war is easy, just a lot of it!

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I have to say that I feel like online classes take a lot less time than taking a class on campus. I could get all of my work done in 2 hours rather than going to campus and taking a class there. Some people may feel different due to not like the online class as much and has a hard time staying focused on the material.  I could see myself as a online learner. I do ok when it comes to technology so I feel like I would be able to do it. I can't wait to use what I have learned in this class for my future classroom! - Caitlin Dvorscak!

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Kaelyn Miller
When I took my first online class I thought that the first two misconceptions would be truths.  I thought it would take me way less time, as I am usually a pretty fast finisher and I thought it would be so much easier.  My online class experiences have proved to be the total opposite of those expectations, the discussions along with many smaller assignments being due at different times make the class even more time involved.  I do like not having to drive anywhere and not having to find a sitter is great for me, so I save time in those areas a little bit.  Online classes to me are not any more or less difficult, as you are learning the same material, it is just different.  I have found out that I am a huge procrastinator and I need to work on my time management skills, in my first couple online classes I learned this so now I am a lot better at getting tasks done.  I think for this class specifically I had no expectation of how much time I would spend, but as a whole through all of my online classes I usually spend more time than I plan on.

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I honestly disagreed with most of the misconceptions. Other than online classes being easier (which they are about equally difficult) and online degrees being less than others, I would say most of those misconceptions are valid. Especially getting to know classmates. In a face to face class i would know my classmates names and at least a little bit about them, but I only know peoples names in this class because I have had face to face classes with them. Not to mention it said people that are shy may excel which is fine, but I am less likely to be talkative in an online setting than in person. I hate conversations over the internet, they seem impersonal to me. In this class I have found that I am not a self starter, and procrastinate more than I thought I would. I have spent less time then planned and it has been easier to get things done, but i feel like I am not learning as much as I would in a traditional class because my learning style thrives on classroom interaction and on discussion, not discussion board discussions but quick back and forth discussion. So i feel I am better suited in a traditional classroom than online.

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The biggest misconception that I disagree with is that online learning and online degrees are not equal to or as valuable as taking classes on campus courses and receiving your degree.  This could not be further from the truth.  I have found that taking online courses have greatly prepared me for my future and progression in my degree.  I feel that taking an online course has benefited me greatly as well.  It allowed me to go to school while my children were babies and now it is allowing me to continue my education even further now that they are older!  Taking this course right now is allowing me to be home with my children while they are home for summer break!  I found out that I am an online learner!  I love online courses.  Not only does it save me driving time, but I enjoy learning in the comfort of my home.  I spend a lot of time online with my course and I find it is very important to stay on task and complete your reading! I think that as far as easier or harder... it depends on the course and how comfortable you are with computers.  If you are trying to take a math class online and math is not your best subject, then you might want to take this course on campus or as a hybrid course.  I feel like I have learned all that I would have in a traditional course when I study online.  Sometimes I think that I might learn more online because you are doing most of the work on your own.  I really have enjoyed my online learning experience.  I received my associates almost completely online and I felt very ready to start my career and now I am furthering my education even more and again I choose online courses when I can

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The biggest misconception that I agreed with the most was the fact that an online course is easier than an in class course. When I took my first online class, I assumed it would be a piece of cake, but once I started, I realized that there is almost more work typically in online classes than there are in regular classes. What I found out about myself is that if I don't plan a time to do the online class, then I will forget to do it and then try to rush through it at the end. I feel like I spend

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I half agree with online classes being harder. I took a literature class that I would have loved to have been able to work on face to face with the professor but other classes like the child psychology class was easy because you could do homework ahead of time if you were not able to get it done that week I feel as if all of the online class's I have taken the professor has been good about giving feedback and answering questions.

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The one misconception I couldn't disagree more is that for an online class you don't get the one on one attention from your instructor. Ive taken maybe 5 online classes and for every one of them, I have always felt like i was connected to my professor. Any questions i had, I never felt like I wasn't able to ask my instructor or like i wasn't getting an answer.
What I have found out about myself as an online student is that I do better with online classes. Math and science classes are harder for me and I could not imagine taking them online so I never have but if I did i don't know if I would do as good. I like working at my pace but turning everything in on time.i like the discussion board and projects we have to do. I think i have spent about the same amount of time as I would with a in person class. I am probably learning more because i have to teach myself alot too so it kind of makes me learn and understand more. Online classes are definetly harder than in person classes but i get a better outcome :)

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Tiffany Thordarson
The misconception that I identified most with is that online classes are easier than classes taken on campus. Some of the most difficult classes I've taken have been online. Also, not all people learn material well on their own like they sometimes have to with online classes. I've had to take several online courses in order to stay on track for graduation, but some of those classes I wish I'd taken on campus so I understood the material better. Online classes are also harder because you really have to work hard to manage your time and stay focused as online classes tend to be a little more involved since there isn't the face-to-face interaction there is in traditional classes.
The biggest thing I've learned about myself though taking classes online, is that I need to stay organized so I don't fall behind. It's definitely difficult at times, but it's important if you want to succeed.
I think that for myself, I would benefit from taking math/science classes on campus with face-to-face interactions with the professor because those classes are harder for me already. However, I enjoy taking other classes online.

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Kara Trent
The misconception that I agreed with the most is that online classes are not always easier that face to face classes. I have had a pretty good experience to prove this. I have gotten used to taking one or two online classes a semester now because I find it to be better for my schedule because I live so far from school. This past semester I took an online physics class and I can honestly say that I have never struggled with a class before this one. I felt completely lost and confused and I did not get much help from the professor running the class. I was disappointed because I felt like I learned nothing from the class, whereas I could have taken it on campus and learned so much more.
I never saw myself as an online learner because I am not the brightest when it comes to technology, but I have been picking it all up fairly quick. I am proud of how far I have come and I am excited to be able to use technology in my future classroom!

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The misconceptions that online classes are easier than traditional classes is not always right. I guess it depends on the individual and how much time they put into the class. At the beginning of each week I make sure I know what I have due that week, I check my emails, and I focus on one or two assignments per day until all five assignments are done for that week. Also, throughout the week I'll read other students work and reply to them. Another misconception I've always thought about before I took any online classes is that I won't learn as much in an online class. I was afraid to take that risk and I would try to avoid online classes. Now I've taken four online classes and I've learned a lot of material in all of them. I would consider taking more in the future. If you put the time and effort that is, which I always did and do to this day regardless if it's an online class or a traditional class then you'll be fine. I have found out that I stay very organized and check everything each day when taking online classes. That way I don't miss anything important and I know what I need to get done for that week. I have spent more time on this course than I expected, it is easier for me because I don't have to be in class at a specific time. That's great for me because I work mornings. Finally, I am learning more or less depending on what material is being covered and how much of it I really understand. Sometimes I misinterpret the information and I have to look at it again to understand what the book or question is really asking, but I've done that regardless of taking an online class.

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I agree with the misconception that online classes take less time than traditional classes. I believe this is true for some courses. For example; I took an English class online last semester and I honestly think that I did more work online than I would have in the classroom. You always have to be engaged and respond to the discussion boards each week rather than being in the classroom and participating your opinion in which takes much less time. I have found out that I am really organized when it comes to taking an online class. One thing I hate about taking online classes is that I tend to wait till the last minute to do the work. I take my classes serious and read the book as we go but I do think that you could possibly slide and not read the required book making you learn less. I think it all depends on who you are as a person because if you’re taking online classes or taking on campus classes whatever work you put in you can tell. I think they both are quite equal.

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I would say that I most definitely agree that online classes take the same or even more time than in class instruction. I would also say that its completely dependent on how well thought out and engaging the class is. I've taken online classes in the past that were just altogether too easy. They didn't engage me in the material and I regret to say that I didn't take the time to engage myself. I spent maybe an hour and a half a week on assignments if that. If its possible to put little to no effort into a class and still come out passing with flying colors, the class is next to worthless in preparing students for their future careers.  Looking back I don't think they were worth any more than the three credit hours I received for taking them. This class however is much much better. It's how an online class should be. I spend at the least I would say 6-7 hours on the assignments and the reading. There is enough to do and enough thought provoking questions to inspire me to learn more, because I feel like the material will be useful and practical in my teaching career. I feel just as well informed as if I had taken the class in the traditional setting, and I feel like I'm better prepared for my future. This can't happen unless an online learner spends at least the amount of time it would take to attend a traditional class. What I've learned about myself as an online learner is that I am happy to put in all the effort I possibly can if I feel that something is going to be beneficial to me. This isn't surprising, because that's the way they teach you that kids think as well. Knowing that, and experiencing it myself, I want to do whatever is in my power to make learning not only exciting, but also practical. I think that student motivation for the most part is dependent on the motivation of the teacher and how it shows up in the way he does his job every single day. Passion can be really contagious. Thanks for being that for us Dr. Pratt, and putting in everything you've got every single day!

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The misconceptions that I agree is that online classes are not easier than face to face classes. I think many people believe that online classes take less time and that they are easier but I think that, that is actually the opposite. I think that online classes can be very difficult because you need to be motivated and not be distracted when you are doing your class. I also think people do not really know how much time goes into online courses. You can not just log on one time a week and get a good grade. You have to put in a lot of time into your online courses and put in a lot of effort because if you do not you will not get a bad grade in your class and will not succeed.
One thing that I have found out while being an online learner is that I am more motivated than I thought I was. I thought I was going to have a very hard time getting all my homework done on time but actually it has been easier than I thought to stay motivated and want to keep up on my homework. I also was suprised that I have not had to change my life a lot because of this class. I thought I was going to have to make all these changes to my life so that I could get my homework done but I haven't had to. When I have free time I just sit down and do some homework and just do a little bit at a time so that I do not get overwhelmed. I have spent more time than I thought doing homework but I have not had to worry too much about planning because I have just found the time because you can do a little bit at a time and not feel like you have to spend all day doing one assignment.
I think that online classes can be easier for some people and harder for others. I think for motivated people it is easier, but I think that for unmotivated people it is a lot harder to find the motivation and time to do the class.

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The misconception that I agree with is that people think that online classes are easier than a regular course. Sometimes I believe that this is flipped around. A campus course can be difficult when you do not understand the content and for the next class, the professor is moving onto the next thing. This is probably the only easiest thing for an online course. The fact that you can go back and try as many times to understand something is benefical, but you still need to put the same amount of time and effort (if not more) into an online class because it can be easy to fall behind. Also the fact that they say that you need to put the same amount of time into the online course as you would a campus course. I believe I put more time into a online course because all of the learning and reading is put into your hands. In the second video I agree with her about how motivation is key because it takes a lot of motivation to get assignments done and put the effort into an assignment.
I have found myself as an online student to be pretty successful. I'm the type of person that will make sure everything is done throughout the week or I freak out. My friends always get mad that I am a planner. Everything in my life is planned and some people just like to go with the flow. I have found though that I perform better under pressure. For example, this post is due tomorrow and I work both days so I am doing this before I leave. That is the way that I plan things out and know when my mind will be completely focused on the assignment. I also feel as though I spend more time with this class then I do for any other class in a semester. Theres everything that you need to do in a regular class and more. I have learned that it's different then just showing up and getting credit.

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I agree that there is a misconception that you can work at your own pace in online classes. I have taken about five online classes and each one of them was paced differently. It all depends on the professor not you. There are deadlines in online classes just like there are in in-person classes. I also agree that people have a misconception about how much time and work goes in to completing online classes. Out of all of the online classes I have taken, I think there was only one that required less work than my in-person classes. I think this too, is dependent on the professor and the subject matter.
I don't really agree that online classes are harder or as hard as in-person classes. The video talked about how online classes require you to participate and share you thoughts and ideas while in-person classes don't. I don't agree. All of the in-person classes I have taken have had a participation grade and required some kind of interaction. The difficulty of a class depends on the student, professor, and material. I have had really easy and really difficult online and in-person classes. It doesn't matter if it is online or not.

I have come to find that as an online learner I spend more time working on class assignments. I am always a diligent student because my conscience doesn't let me slack off, but when I work on online classes my diligence is on a whole new level. I am also pleasantly surprised to find that I learn more than I expected, especially when it comes to this course. The variety of assignments and reading other people's experiences and opinions help me see and understand the material in different ways.

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MEGAN BOWMAN
The misconceptions that I agree with is that online courses are easier and take less time. Many people may think this is true until they have taken one because that is what I thought. I thought taking an online class would be easier, then I took my first one. It was actually harder because I had to rely on my professor sending me emails to respond to my questions. It was also a bit more challenging in my opinion because I have to depend on my interpretation of the instruction. I am one of those people that like to be able to ask questions about the assignment so I understand fully what I am supposed to be doing. When taking an online class you kind of have to make a judgement call and do what you think is right risking the chance that you may not actually be doing what was intended. This makes online classes more challenging to me because I fear of doing something wrong and getting bad grades. Also, online classes take less time.. WRONG I always find myself working on my online courses the most because you have to frequently check emails and blackboard, and the schedules in the syllabus so you don’t miss anything. I missed a test once in an online class so now I make sure I get on and check every day what is due and what I need to be focusing on next.

I found out as an online learner that I need to stay organized and make sure I am aware of due dates otherwise I might miss something. I find myself spending more time than I plan on my online courses because I feel like they are the most tedious. I definitely think online classes are harder when a traditional classroom. I miss the interaction among the class mates and I like discussing my opinions with people in person. At the end of the day I know I can accomplish online courses. I just prefer to be in the classroom with a teacher and my peers.