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Comment on Life Lessons From Our Dog, Sandi by 10dsam

10dsam — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:44:24 +0000

Love it Glo, thank you.

Comment on Learning environments: Online or F2F? by trueblisscoach

trueblisscoach — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:31:50 +0000

Thank you, Marc. I really enjoyed the participation in our discussion groups and most often we strived for referencing the relevant material to support our points of view. What a great point you’ve made about the improvement in writing skills in online learning. I was very grateful for that in our M.A. program as I certainly needed the experience. And finally, thank you for the laugh about online lectures being BORING! I sometimes feel that way about precorded webinars unless I am really engaged in content, I find it hard to stay with it for very long. Appreciate your additional insights.
Gloria

Comment on Learning environments: Online or F2F? by Marc Bacon

Marc Bacon — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:29:10 +0000

I like online learning for graduate studies bucause its asynchronous nature fits better with my schedule, although it probably wouldn’t work for things like engineering or medicine which required a good deal of teacher/student immediate interaction.

Online group projects are sometimes difficult, due to time zones and the difficulty of getting through the “forming, stormining, and norming” to “performing” in a short time without face-face contact. Watching online lectures is BORING, much less immersive than being in class.

Group participation in structured discussions incorporating “question, researched response with APA references, and follow-up question” is a great way to learn.

Online professors range from great and challenging to lazy and boring, just as in a “real” classroom.

Online work involves more writing by far than classroom work, and no dialogue. There is probably no better way to learn to write well, because almost all communication must necessarily go to print. I find online classroom chatting to be generally shallow.

Comment on Learning environments: Online or F2F? by trueblisscoach

trueblisscoach — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:17:04 +0000

Thanks, Susan. I appreciate your additional insight into pure online learning. I wonder what could have been improved to the “system” “process” or the “technology” itslef perhaps to have created some interaction. Maybe adding discussion groups or video chat or something. I would find that lonely too without any connection with others. Not to mention, that is how I learned so much…from interacting with all of YOU guys!
Cheers, Glo

Comment on Learning environments: Online or F2F? by Susan

Susan — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:30:03 +0000

Great post Glo!!! i prefer a mix. i think the balance of the MA Leadership program was fantastic – getting to know our co-students first made the distance learning and on-line discussions work. I could never have attended almost 2 years of courses in person and loved the balance of residence and on line. After doing my undergrad through distance, i was very pleased with this combination as the undergrad was completely independant and there was absolutely no connection with others.

Comment on True Bliss Coach Consulting Services by trueblisscoach

trueblisscoach — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:49:04 +0000

Hello and thank you for your suggestion. I have considered adding video actually. It’s something I have been pondering for a little while. Stay tuned and know that your continued interest is certainly appereciated! Best wishes for a terrific day, Glo

Comment on True Bliss Coach Consulting Services by Ashton

Ashton — Sun, 20 May 2012 02:40:06 +0000

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Comment on Developing mindfulness: presence of mind, body, and soul by trueblisscoach

trueblisscoach — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:11:50 +0000

Thank you, Lisa, for taking the time to acknowledge and provide a comment. I am fascinated by YogaGlo’s business model for a number of reasons. I love when the world becomes smaller because of technology and specifically social media. All that said, we love California too

I am glowing with excitement at this connection!

Namaste, Glo

Comment on Developing mindfulness: presence of mind, body, and soul by Lisa, Social Media Manager @YogaGlo

Lisa, Social Media Manager @YogaGlo — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:52:31 +0000

Glo,

Thank you for giving us such a Glo-ing and thorough review!

We’re so happy to be kindred in name… and in intent! Our classes are definitely meant to help individuals achieve mindfulness wherever they may be. When you do get a chance to try our classes, please let us know about your experience. We always love getting feedback.

We’re here if you ever have questions and/or requests!

I don’t think I have to tell you twice to “Glo” with us!

Yours,

Lisa

Comment on Developing mindfulness: presence of mind, body, and soul by trueblisscoach

trueblisscoach — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:32:51 +0000

Thank you, Adam. Great tip Coach! Sometimes the ones that are the simplest are also the easiest to sustain over time.

Nice to see your smiling face too

Glo