Hi there, my name is Kristi. I am currently enrolled in BLM (primary) program at CQ University, Gladstone Campus.
I have enrolled starting mid-year, (a little daunting), and am still finding my feet. My course schedule this term includes FAHE11001: Managing E-Learning. Even the title seemed frightening to me, although after the first tutorial, and having now had time to reflect on the information I have been provided, I feel a little more at ease.

The step by step processes with the class structure, was designed for all level of learning, Thank goodness!! As I have never blogged, wikied, twittered, or used a forum page so most e learnig tools are new, challenging, and nerve racking to begin with. I do have very good computer skills, and have extensive experience with e-accounting programs, and so hopefully I can learn this new skills just as well.

The first session saw us discuss our different learning styles with the class, discussing our strengths and weaknesses in our own learning abilities, and to discuss these with others. Many of the students within the class were confident and savvy technology users, and while this could be intimidating, I found this information helpful, and made sure to reference those in th class who could be helpful to my own learning outcomes.

I found our first tutorial well planned and easy to follow, even with my limited experience in this area, and I felt well supported by fellow class mates within the room. Everyone was enthusiastic and communiative, which I found encouraging. The couse material is scaffolded in a way to allow for students to self pace there progress within the term, and to build on our own individual abilities. My aim in the next few weeks is to be able to confidently blog my ideas and communicate my experiences within our class framework. I am also confident that noting down my own progress of learning this technology will help me better understand a students lack of confidence when they start this same journey. Having experienced this daunting task, I will be able to emphasise and encourage my students.

I like to be hands on in my learning experiences and have the opportunity to make mistakes and learn from them (just being able to have a go with my first blog, without help and seeing how I go). I find making mistakes is a great learning tool, rather then just following procedures and not understanding the process from start to finish.  At times woking within a group can also be helpful, although as I am not a extrovert learner, I often can be lead with the concensous vote, rather then voicing my own ideas. I did appreciate the opportunity to work with a partner on our first task, researching and discussing Learning Theories, and found Louise Hess ( my taks partner) and I had very similar ideas and material as a result of our own understanding of the topic. Make sure to look out for my next blog on Constructivism Theory: Why it works in a classroom!