eLearner Biography

Paris RioCourse

12/2/2013

Introducing Tammy Logan An eLearner at Rio Salado

Tammy’s eLearning Characteristics

• Tech Savvy – Tammy understands technology and how to use it to her benefit.

• Tammy prefers tech savvy instructors to assist in her learning experience.

• Multi-tasker – Tammy stays ahead as an eLearner by taking on various tasks in an organized and productive manner.

• Tammy is a visual learner and prefers to learn with photos and videos.

Tammy’s past educational experience

• Tammy attended a local community college in a physical classroom.

• The classroom lacked technology and innovative learning.

• Tammy disliked the crowded classrooms which offered very little opportunity to collaborate with other students.

• Inconvenient class schedules conflicted with Tammy’s work schedule.

Tammy’s Learning Experience Goals and Learning Preferences

• Tammy wants to obtain a hands on learning experience that provides realistic work-place examples and exercises.

• She would like to meet other students and work with them on assignments as well as assist them in meeting educational goals.

• Tammy wants to work with educators and instructors who teach and influence her through social media and online technology tools.

• She works a tight schedule so Tammy’s learning experience must be flexible and convenient.

How social-media collaboration has helped Tammy achieve her goals. 

• Social-media collaboration provides a forum for Tammy to learn and develop through others.

• Collaborating and working with others through social media motivates and encourages Tammy to meet expectations and deliverables.

• Additionally, it provides and environment where Tammy can gather, share and receive feedback on useful information quickly.

Conclusion

• Tammy found that eLearning was a better fit for her life style and schedule.

• She enjoys having the ability to collaborate and share her educational experience with others online.

• Tammy feels that eLearning gives her the ability to gain tech skills and experience.

• The eLearning online course design is highly interactive and keeps Tammy engaged and motivated to learn.