Virtual Learning Environments

My first online learning experience was in 1994 or 1995 for a general undergrad class – you know, one of those classes that is supposed to make you a well-rounded person. The class ended up being my most favorite and most memorable undergrad class. The class was “Biology of Birds” at Stockton College in New Jersey. The class met three days a week with Friday being the day that we met outside to observe birds. In addition to the Friday class we were supposed to observe birds and record what we saw whenever we were outside or looking outside from inside. We would then take our bird observations and enter them in a forum for our class that was on the college’s network. It was a great class. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Social Work but decided that really wasn’t the field for me but I still enjoy observing birds and trying to figure out what type of bird I’m watching.