Sharing your Learning Experiences by AlZoubi, Dana

2026-01-20 23:04:40 UTC

One positive learning experience I had was working on a collaborative project in a class where the instructions were very clear and broken down into manageable steps. We were given examples of strong work, a rubric that explained exactly how we would be graded, and time in class to ask questions. I felt confident and motivated because I always knew what I was supposed to do next, which reduced stress and confusion.

What made this experience positive was the thoughtful design of the assignment. The combination of clear expectations, opportunities for feedback, and collaboration made the work feel achievable rather than overwhelming. While the project itself was challenging, it felt like a “good” kind of hard because I had the tools and support needed to succeed.

Stephano

2026-01-20 23:05:07 UTC

One negative learning experience I had was in a course where most of the learning was based on long lectures and high-stakes exams with little guidance. Instructions for assignments were vague, and feedback was minimal or came too late to be useful. I often felt frustrated and anxious because I wasn’t sure if I was understanding the material correctly.

This experience was negative mainly because of the lack of structure and support. The content itself was difficult, but what made it harder was not knowing how to study effectively or what the instructor expected. Instead of feeling challenged in a productive way, I felt discouraged and disengaged from the learning process.

Stephano

2026-01-23 00:38:48 UTC

A negative experience is when I was debugging a computer program. I search up the error code which showed up many ways to fix the error. I tried each solution that came up on the web. None of them worked. I even reinstalled the computer program but it still didn't work. Finally, I realize that the error code wasn't accurately describing the problem. It was something different that was wrong. The error code was misleading causing me to lose lots of time on unrelated solutions. ⏳+🚫=⌛ I eventually fixed it. alan meng

2026-01-23 00:44:13 UTC

When I was in middle school, my team were competing against others at building a spaghetti stick and marshmallow tower. 🍝+☁️=🗼 We were really slow at building. but during the time building, we observe others build. We saw which pattern of marshmallow and spaghetti sticks were strong and which ones were weak. Then, we completed our tower right before time was up. We won because our tower was the tallest since we were able to incorporate the strategies we observed from others. alan meng

2026-01-23 22:38:37 UTC

One positive learning experience I've had was being in school and randomly having a pop quiz in class. The teacher had brought prizes to win and it was like a competition to see who would get the answers correct. I was happy because I won a prize, but the winners couldn't go again unless they just wanted to give out the correct answer. The positive thing was getting a reward for getting the answer correct, while also preparing for the upcoming test. The thing that made it easier was studying for the test and being prepared.

JaCarrion G

2026-01-23 22:50:34 UTC

One negative learning experience was when I went to a different school and had a teacher who taught completely different from what I was familiar with at my old school. I despised the new school and wanted to go back to my old school. The negative thing was the teacher would be all over the place and it was hard to understand the concept being taught. This made the class hard because it wouldn't make sense and it was difficult to understand anything.

JaCarrion G

2026-01-24 14:04:52 UTC

One positive learning experience I've had was training for my current job. The experience was positive because everything was broken down into clear, manageable steps. Since most of my tasks are completed web-based, it was important to understand the different systems, protocols, and digital tools required to complete tasks accurately. My supervisor took the time to explain each task, demonstrate how to complete it, and then allowed me to do it on my own. This hands-on approach helped to reinforce what I was learning and build my own confidence as I progressed.

Feeling supported throughout the training process made it easier to stay motivated and engaged. Being able to ask clarifying questions without feeling rushed made a big difference, especially since technology systems are sometimes hard to adapt to. Overall, it was positive because it combined patience, practice and clear instruction.

- Arick Robinson

2026-01-24 14:20:36 UTC

One negative learning experience I've had was attempting to build my own PC for the first time with the help of someone who had experience doing so. I felt overwhelmed because the person rushed me and acted as if I should already know what to do. Since building a computer requires precision, I wanted to make sure everything was done correctly. Being that computer parts are expensive; I was also worried about damaging the components which made the experience stressful. The lack of patience and guidance made the process more difficult that it needed to be. In the end, the PC was not assembled properly, which made the experience frustrating. Having patience and instruction when working with others is important, especially when learning something new.

- Arick Robinson

2026-01-25 13:09:37 UTC

One positive learning experience I had was taking trigonometry at state. During my high school years, I did not enjoy math at all. I did pass my math courses, but I normally had a B and strongly disliked doing any homework or math. While at state I learned that the professor you have can make a learning experience or break. My professor last semester broke down all the steps in detail and did not skip anything. Unlike many of my other professors who assume a student knows every detail about the problem. She truly cared about her students and her job.

Most of my math teachers have had limited hours and resources in the past. However, her canvas was organized perfectly and simply to access tutoring resources, and her office hours were extensive. If you had to meet and you couldn't make her office hours, you could email her and she would meet with you. I felt while the class was still required work it made the class much easier that I had such a great professor.

Matthew Campbell

2026-01-25 13:09:57 UTC

One of my worst learning experiences was learning how to work at my second job. I needed a job to help pay for expenses as many people do in college. I had previously worked at a chick-fil-a and had experience in customer service, so I thought the job would be easy. I learned very quickly that I was hired so swiftly for a reason. The learning experience was terrible because they had no trainers and the system used to ring up individuals was terrible. I had been used to a very organized work environment with a great user interface to ring up guests.

Furthermore, I ended up quitting the job was terrible and the place ended up getting shutdown anyway. While it was a tough learning experience, it taught me patience and perseverance. When someone is new to working or has fewer previous jobs on resume it can be scary to quit it gave me the confidence I needed to search for a new job.

Matthew Campbell

2026-01-25 18:17:05 UTC

One positive learning experience I had was when I was taking a Business Information Systems class a few semesters ago. I found this class to be very helpful in a few different ways which is why I did so well in it. For one, my professor made sure to include a lot of visuals and presentations which were really helpful. I really enjoyed that all of her powerpoints were loaded with information we needed for quizzes, or tests, because it made studying a whole lot easier. It was so much more relieving to have all the information we needed in one spot, rather than having to look all over the place for it.

- Angelina Istiphan

2026-01-25 18:20:20 UTC

One of the most negative learning experiences I've had was when I took a class that was the complete opposite of the one I took when I had a positive learning experience. This class was in an already very difficult subject for me (math), and I found the professors teaching method, and resources, or lack of resources, to add a lot to my stress. For one, it was extremely difficult to get in contact with the professor because they rarely checked their emails. Additionally, it was very unclear what information we needed to know for quizzes and tests. To make matters worse, there wasn't any of the information we needed to know posted online, and it was very difficult to gather all the information we needed during class because they moved too quickly. Overall, it was not a good experience for me.

-Angelina Istiphan

2026-01-25 20:49:51 UTC

Positive learning experience:

I am currently taking Organized Communications, and in this class we are focussing on two things that are very important to practice to me. The first one is setting a goal outside of school. I choose to be active everyday even if it is just going on a walk. The second goal, is picking something to make me a better student. I choose to set aside a day that allows me to be prepared for my tests, so I am not cramming the week before. For example the moment I get my notes I will start making my quizlet. This allows me to be more prepared for my test, then cramming the week before. This assignment is something I will be doing all semester to hold me accountable. I think this something that is very important for everyone to practice, and it can benefit everyone even with just setting little goals. - Ava Nipper

2026-01-25 21:20:33 UTC

Negative Learning Experience:

I took a science class last semester, and I found it very difficult to stay engaged during lectures. The professor mostly read off the notes the entire time, there were no visuals to explain, or in class activities. I often felt like I was just listening instead of actually learning. This made it difficult to remember the material and actually understand. This experience helped me understand the importance of interactive teaching, and the learning impact they have on students.

-Ava Nipper

2026-01-25 23:27:28 UTC

Positive Learning Experience:

One of my most positive learning experiences was when I successfully completed a challenging coding project. The task involved creating a program that automated data processing, which initially felt overwhelming due to its complexity. However, as I broke down the problem into smaller parts and steadily worked through each piece, I started gaining confidence. The process of debugging and seeing the program finally run smoothly gave me a strong sense of accomplishment and motivation. What made this experience positive was not only mastering a difficult skill but also realizing that persistence and structured problem-solving can lead to success. Though it was hard at times, the feeling of progress made it enjoyable and rewarding.

2026-01-25 23:27:51 UTC

Negative Learning Experience:

Conversely, I had a negative learning experience during a group project where communication was poor, and roles were unclear. We struggled to coordinate tasks, which led to missed deadlines and frustration among team members. I felt stressed and disappointed because the project’s potential wasn’t realized due to these issues, and it was hard to stay motivated. The lack of clear direction and accountability made the experience discouraging. This taught me how critical communication and role clarity are in collaborative settings, even though the experience itself was challenging and disheartening.

2026-01-26 00:34:32 UTC

One positive learning experience Ive had as a working on an assignment, and quite couldn't understand it, and i wanted to give up and not do it. Me doing the work instead of just reading about it helped me understand the material better. I felt more confident after completing labs because I could see how things like troubleshooting, networking, and basic system setup would be used in real situations. When I got stuck, I could use Canvas resources or go to office hours, which made a big difference.

2026-01-26 00:37:48 UTC

my negative is dealing with heavy workloads and overlapping deadlines. There were times when multiple classes had big assignments due in the same week, which made it stressful to balance everything. Sometimes the instructions weren’t very clear, so I spent more time trying to figure out what was expected than actually learning the material.

2026-01-26 01:19:35 UTC

One positive learning experience I've had is was with a history teacher I had back at Northwest community college. He taught his lessons in a way that was very easily understandable for me, and gave us plenty of time to jot down notes for his lectures. He also made actual study guides for his exams, which I find better than having to go over a whole textbook just to study for a midterm. I felt at ease with his quizzes and exams because he actually prepared us well for them. His class was on the easier side for me because of all of this, and he's still one of my favorite professors. - Emma Peck

2026-01-26 01:19:55 UTC

One negative learning experience I've had was just last year, I had a marketing class that I was really struggling in due to how the exams were set up. We were given chapters in the textbook to read over, and the professor added specific things from those chapters that you would only remember if you read them over multiple times. This made it hard for me to memorize or study the material, as I can have problems normally when doing so if I'm not given specific things to focus on, rather than four or five whole chapters at once. Even then, with the week or two we were given to study, it was still hard to get it all in my head. Because of this, I wasn't doing as well on the exams as I had hoped to be doing. I felt hopeless, and it was one of the hardest classes I've had to take while in college. - Emma Peck

2026-01-26 03:14:26 UTC

One positive learning experience I have is when I started my vr class. This experience made me feel excited like a young child in the candy store. I didn’t honestly know what to expect at first but it turned into a fun and easy experience after learning how to use the controls. The controls were the most difficult because I was new to using them but I took my time to learn each control. My professor was also a great help to making the process easier and a fun learning environment.

~ Aryelle Saine

2026-01-26 03:18:44 UTC

One negative learning experience I had was in my web development class last semester. I struggled to grasp some of the concepts which made it more difficult for me. It was also so frustrating because I love technology and this class made it very challenging. I managed to catch on in most of the concepts. I also learned that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.
~ Aryelle Saine

2026-01-26 04:55:02 UTC

One positive learning experience I remember is recently I had an event to sing, and instead of learning my part I was helping everyone else with theres. I felt like I overwhelmed myself. I turned it into a positive moment to show the band members that we are striving to be professional, so lets strive for it.

Dennis Vaughn

2026-01-26 04:56:26 UTC

One negative learning experience, is to not trust a woman to be as committed as you are, you cant control nobody but yourself. I felt good when I finally focused on myself and let her do what ever she is doing, It was hard but it had to be done.

2026-01-26 05:16:14 UTC

One positive learning experience I had was when I was assigned to a group project and everyone had fully done their role. Through a very small amount of communication, we had discussed all the plans and made our roles very clear. Working alongside a group that I could actually trust made it a much smoother experience. I was also able to fully focus on learning and my contribution rather than worrying about if the work was getting completed. - madalyn fairley

2026-01-26 05:17:07 UTC

One negative learning experience I had was when I procrastinated memorizing my presentation. I waited until the last minute and rushed through the process of learning. As a result, I was not able to present the information with confidence or in a adequate tone. Procrastination made this experience harder and more unprepared than it could have been. -madalyn fairley

2026-01-26 05:24:50 UTC

A positive learning experience I had was in web design last semester. I enjoyed this class so much. My professor was very responsive and engaging, which made it easy to stay motivated and ask questions without feeling like I should already "know the material" . His lectures and handouts were always clear, and expectations were explained well, so I rarely felt confused. Even when the assignments were difficult, he was extremely thorough when he graded; letting you know where and how to improve. I felt supported and confident knowing help was readily available. I will never forget how patient he was the entire class and how much he genuinely wanted us all to grasped to material. -LaToya Burdette

2026-01-26 05:42:31 UTC

A negative learning experience I had was in a data modeling class. The professor was very critical and provided little guidance, which made the course frustrating. He gave this weird energy, so it uncomfortable going to him when I was stuck on something - because he came off as if you were bothering him by not knowing or understanding the material. It often felt like I was teaching myself and relying on online resources to understand the material. It was a summer course, so it moved quicker than a regular semester; the lack of support and constructive feedback made the class feel discouraging instead of helpful. I felt like I didn't learn anything and had to retake the class in the fall to grasp the material properly.-LaToya Burdette

2026-01-26 22:48:09 UTC

One of my most positive learning experiences was during a hands-on art class in high school. We were learning how to use watercolors to create landscapes. I felt really engaged because I could see my progress as I practiced layering colors and creating textures. What made it positive was that the teacher gave me immediate feedback and encouragement, which helped me improve and feel confident in my work. Although some techniques were tricky at first, the supportive environment make it easier to overcome challenges and enjoy the process. -Victoria McClendon

vdj12 — 2026-01-26 22:52:17 UTC

A negative learning experience I had was in a college math class where the lectures were very fast-paced, and there were few opportunities to ask questions. I often felt confused and anxious, which made learning the material stressful. What made it negative was that the class lacked interactive activities or support, so I struggled to keep up. The assignments felt more frustrating than educational, and I didn't feel like I was truly understanding the concepts. -Victoria McClendon