31st December 2008 [Tuesday] 1:15 AM

E-learning week

I feel that I enjoyed talking on the discussion forum. I was able to post my views freely on OLE because of the virtual barrier. I feel good that I am able to share my views with my other classmates and engage in a discussion with them. It is interesting to be able to find out what the others think and also very exciting to receive a reply or comment on my posting.

I feel that this type of discussion is much better in terms of truthfulness. Due to the virtual barrier, there is a lesser tendency to feel embarassed hence its easier to say what we really want to say, as compared to face-to-face discussions where people not only observe your content and language, but also your subtle gestures. Hence you would feel more restricted. However, face-to-face discussion could be faster than this forum because of the difference in the log-in timing of my classmates. i.e. I may login in the morning, but my classmates login during late morning. So there is a lapse of a few hours before a reply comes in.