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August 2010
Navel Gazing
Author: drowden3339 Created: 19/08/2010 18:24
I hope my blog will entertain. I want to use this space to take a sideways look at studying a degree on line.

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By drowden3339 on 20/08/2010 17:28

Having just got back into study after a 20 year break to say I am rusty would be like saying the "Go Compare" man is loud. "No Really" ?

The only critical analysis I ever did is " Was he offside or not". As for writing assignments, I have trouble writing a post card let alone 1500 words. The only studying I ever did was making sure the utilities were'nt charging me too much. The only notes I ever bothered about were the ones in my pocket. I think you get the picture.

So how does a 1970s guy get into 21st century studying? With difficulty!!

Anyway here goes, I have Fee's book, A good Bible(with study notes..ooooh! ), Chambers & Northedges Good Study Guide ( 1p off Amazon ), a pad and pen and my online module.

All I need now is a brain and I am ready go.

Wait for the next instalment of Navel Gazing, and hey "Be careful out there & ...

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Where is the paper?
By drowden3339 on 19/08/2010 21:06

Doing the online course is hard for a person who prints off everything.

I know it is not good for the trees etc. The trees dont have the problem of coping with a memory that is at best....where was I? Oh yes at best unreliable and at usual performance levels  non-existent.

I need paper ( He shouts ) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How will I cope with 3 years at least of having modules and assignments all electronic. Bring back the 70s when you had paper that felt good in your hands, the reassuring click of the lever arch files and the muscles you built up carrying them to lectures, aahh! the good old days.

Well I had better go, my computer is making noises demanding my attention. Paper was never as rude!