Although lately my posts have been spotty and not regular, for the next 14 weeks I will attempt to give a very brief synopsis for the week's events being enrolled in the BU program. Actual assignments will not be discussed.
Week One is down. Overall reading was relatively light. An original discussion topic was required to be posted by each student and the students were also required to respond to other students' posts. A semi lengthy research assignment where you needed to utilize genealogical research and thinking skills was also due.
After week one, take-a-ways to pass on to any genealogists who may be considering taking this online course are:
- Before enrolling, think hard whether or not if you have the time to invest on reading and completing assignments. The course is expensive. An estimation of mine is that I spent close to twenty hours' worth of time on this week's experience.
- Set up a schedule to do the above. Make a plan and then work the plan. I will re-iterate the words of a former college professor that I had years ago, "No one plans to fail. They simply fail to plan."
- When working on assignments. Make sure to read ALL of the directions and instructions that are provided.
- Students do independent work. Assignments are due weekly by a set date and time.
- Take your time and read. Read slowly. Ingest and then digest the material that you read. If you skim read, you will miss something important.
- If you have questions, contact the instructors. They are very willing to help. They want you to succeed!
- Most importantly, have fun! I need to get back to reading...
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