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1) I think I have been doing it for a long time. My professional area, IT, requires that the I research, analyze, answer and make presentations on a lot of subjects. The meaning of this question is that I need to be in control of what I learn. I am free to research and to manage my time. Also, I have the autonomy to choose where, when and how to search for information or to complete my tasks.
However, I have total responsibility for my improvements and achievements. Most of the time I study by myself, alone. It happens not only because I like it, but because of time management. Every member has to be committed to a schedule and list of tasks to work with groups. It's a hard task to put together a group of people with the same interests and …show more content…

I decide which books I'll read, which videos I'll watch, and which courses I'll take. For me, it's important to have a reason to learn something. That's because there are so many subjects and courses to choose. My priorities are based on whether and when that knowledge will be necessary to me. To monitor my progress, I break my goals in simple tasks that can be completed within one or two weeks. This way it's effortless to know if my tasks are early or …show more content…

If you think about it, you'll find connections on many subjects. The main purpose of learning is to be able to apply that knowledge to improve your life. I have just started my academic life, and I am already using the things I learned in English Composition 1 to write better articles and documentation.

2.4) Studying online is different from attending a classroom. As we turn into self-driven students, the teacher plays a role in guiding and tutoring us. Although the teacher is the expert and the students are not, the role of the teacher becomes more of a tutor that helps you to achieve your goals than that figure who is always presenting new information. And the teacher is still there to help you with the most challenging issues.

2.5) Peer engagement and feedback is significant, and it becomes essential when you are studying online. The value of the feedback comments is the possibility to see a new point of views that you were not so clear. Besides, right feedback can make you adjust your path and correct possible errors. However, it's imperative that the feedback is fair, and the intention behind it is to make you improve your

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