Entry 1

The research article assignment was one of the most interesting assignments to me so far.  One of the reasons I liked this particular assignment was because I felt like we each got the opportunity to pick an article or topic that related to our work, lives, or interests.  I did not find this much different than an assignment we would have in a face-to-face meeting but I like the flexibility that was offered and the opportunity to read other students' articles and comments.  The length of the assignment actually encouraged me to reflect more.  Since it was only one page, I was challenged to reflect on the most important aspects of the research and make sure that I presented that in a clear, concise manner. 

One thing that would have been better about this assignment is if we would have had more time to read and discuss our classmates assignments.  While other discussions were going on, I felt limited in the amount of time that I spent reading my classmates assignments.   Additionally, since the research articles are really relevant for the whole time of the class, it would have been great if they would remain available and not be taken down when Module 1 was hidden. 


For improvement, I would suggest leaving the discussion about the research articles open for the duration of the class and perhaps adding another opportunity to reflect on the assignment at the end of the course, when we have gained more knowledge relevant to the article.