Quan Hodges

Two techniques that help me succeed in online learning are time management and active participation. Managing my time allows me to complete assignments on schedule without feeling overwhelmed. Active participation, such as contributing to discussion boards and reviewing course materials regularly, helps me stay engaged and better understand the content.

Technical skills are the practical “know-how” needed to perform specific tasks. While soft skills focus on how you work with others, technical skills focus on what you can do, such as coding, using equipment, or analyzing data.

Non-technical skills (also called soft skills) are just as important as technical knowledge in healthcare and education.

Through this course, I learned that an online persona is a reflection of who you are, both personally and professionally. What you post, comment on, and share online can shape how others view your character, credibility, and values. I learned the importance of being mindful of my digital footprint, because once something is posted, it can be difficult to remove.

Information technology applications are essential tools for modern education, facilitating discussion, collaboration, and real-time feedback. In 2025, these applications focus on interactive engagement, data-driven insights, and peer-to-peer learning.

This course strengthened my problem-solving and decision-making skills.
I now think more deeply about why answers are correct, not just what the answer is.

Critical thinking helped me analyze information instead of memorizing it. I learned how to question assumptions and evaluate evidence. This course strengthened my problem-solving and decision-making skills. I now think more deeply about why answers are correct, not just what the answer is. Critical thinking helped me apply what I learned to real-world situations.

While developing course content, I realized how critical organization and clarity are to student success. Creating structured lessons with clear objectives helped establish consistency and reduced misunderstandings. As the course progressed, the intentional design of the content allowed students to better engage with the material and understand expectations, reinforcing the connection between preparation and performance.

During my first meeting with the class, the students appeared unorganized and some challenged my knowledge. Instead of reacting, I remained professional and focused on teaching. This experience reminded me not to judge too quickly, as consistency and preparation ultimately changed the classroom dynamic. Once grades were released, expectations became clearer, reinforcing the value of patience and confidence.

As a new instructor I learned that planning and preparation stages are not just preliminary steps but the foundation of any successful project. I learned that effective planning requires a balance between setting rigid goals and maintaining the flexibility to adapt to unforeseen challenges. One key takeaway for me was the "Planning Fallacy"—the tendency to underestimate the time and resources needed for a task. Moving forward, I plan to incorporate more "buffer time" into my project timelines to account for these psychological biases. Proper preparation reduces anxiety and ensures that when execution begins, the focus can remain on quality rather… >>>