Challenges for the online student

Challenges as an online student

My challenges for being an online student I have to get past myself. I am the challenge! I understand how difficult it has been to dedicate the time and energy to get through the course material. I am trying to find the positive in accomplishing the goal of finishing this course. I have been so discouraged. 

Dealing with my challenges

I have overcome my challenges by facing the fact that it is I that is getting in the way of moving ahead with completing the modules. It has been such an eye opener. I was so ready to complete the course in a matter of a month. Which did not happen. So I was again deflated, as I didn't set out what I said I was going to do. This was also a big personal disappointment. This was a really difficult course to start and continue as I was struggling with my negativity. I reached a point where I had to stop being discouraged and pushed myself in getting acquainted with the course. I saw the amount of effort the instructor had put in the course and could see the potential in finishing the course. As I read through the material I was gaining concepts and understanding of what online e learning is. It helped there are so many actual examples in the course in the learning activities and assignments. 

Important learning to date
The important item I've learned is more of a self-reflection is to let myself understand it is me who is the roadblock. I have to focus and take ownership of my learning. I have to create a map of setting aside some goals. Such as accomplishing a reading assignment or having a deadline in order to finish an assignment. These little goals have helped me continue on the path of finishing the course.