Apple Technology Review, Fall 1997: Digital Photography Course

Digital Photography Course, page 6

Course Evaluation

Each participant filled out an extensive evaluation form that covered all aspects of the course, including the assignments, software, and suggestions for revising the course. While many participants mentioned the technical problems they encountered with the chat and discussion software, those who completed the course were generally excited about the experience. As one wrote,

Participation in the course has been a wonderful experience. It has given me ideas for curricula, information about technology, a renewed sensitivity to a student perspective of learning, and enthusiasm for online education. Though I have repeatedly felt guilty about the time I have used on course work, rather than on fulfilling other responsibilities, I have treasured the experience...Being part of this research has made me, I hope, a better teacher.

Another responded,

It was a truly stimulating and invigorating class, one I'm sure will take a long time to forget and by the way I printed out darn near everything we did, for future reference, so if you lost anything and want a copy, call me.

One instructor described how this course changed his view of the Internet:

I really enjoyed the prospect of exploring distance learning and expanding (firsthand) the possibilities and the potential to reach beyond the classroom. A lot has been written about the isolation of the classroom teacher and how the Internet can provide solutions. Until this course, my experience with the Net had still been pretty much a one-way street. The ability to converse, cooperate, and collaborate with peers in an ongoing dialog about all aspects of my subject area was a tremendous inspiration and motivation. I think technology educators can feel particularly isolated by the nature of their interest and passion for the exploration of how technology can enhance and contribute to the delivery of education. This course has reinforced my belief that I am not alone in the experimentation, research, and development of new applications of technology for the pure joy of learning. I can only think of the word synergistic to describe the enjoyment from this experience.

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