I must say that it has been a great summer! I have enjoyed Lib3 as it has given me so much information on how to find and research subjects, topics, books and utilize the multiple resources for research purposes. This is not my first online course, but with each course something is always new. I have taken an online library course (Lib1) previous to this one, and some of the material was a refresher but most was new. In this course, what was different, is that we utilized a text book as with the other there was no textbook. I feel that student interaction is less, because in a classroom you put names to faces, and yes I do prefer face to face classes, only because I like to put names to faces and possibly meet new friends.
Online classes can be easy, but only if you are not a procrastinator, because it could get you into trouble. I would not take a theory/lecture type class online, because I would be setting myself up for failure...I'm not that diligent:o) As for Lib3, the online learning experience is very appropriate and I believe it to be the best way to take the course. It gives you flexibility and the bulk of the course instruction can be done online. LBCC offered the Lib3, one semester in a face to face setting and I did enroll, but unfortunately I had to drop the course for reasons beyond my control, which is why I wanted to take it this summer. Overall, I had a great time learning.
