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"I really enjoyed the ability to work when I could and not be restricted to certain class times."

"The Internet helped me to ask and answer questions. I was also able to do the work and hand it in late at night. This was great because I work late."

"The flexible time schedule in taking an online course was a major advantage."

Teacher Accessibility and Individual Response

"There was never a time when I needed Dr. Roth to assist me and he wasn’t able to. He was always available and responded immediately to all questions thoroughly."

"Dr. Roth offered me a lot of individual help whether over the phone or through e-mails. I appreciated his speedy replies to all my messages and the help and clarification he provided."

"One of my concerns about taking an online course was the lack of interaction with the teacher. That never became an issue with this course because the teacher kept up constant feedback with me individually."

Feedback on Papers

"I got excellent feedback on my papers."

"The instructor provided guidance and help to the point that there was a dramatic improvement in my writing from the first to the second paper."

Ease Expressing Yourself

"The main thing I liked about the course was the fact that I got an opportunity to voice what I really thought. Normally, I just sit in the back of the class and listen, while I'm burning inside trying to get up the courage to raise my hand and open my mouth!"

"I was able to express myself more in the Internet course than I would have in a regular classroom setting. I have a tendency of being the shy one in the back of the room, so the Internet helped me to ask and answer questions."

"When taking a course in a classroom many people are embarrassed to speak aloud. Online courses give you the opportunity to express yourself without feeling self concious."

Engaging Class Discussions

"Everyone had great ideas, as well as personal opinions, that moved the course along quite nicely. Also, the entire class was able to piece together everything in the stories, which may have been difficult to understand if sitting in a classroom."

"The feedback from each individual person as opposed to the 'talker of the class' was great."

A Great Way to Discuss Literature

"I really enjoyed the on-line atmosphere. It was a bit tricky at first, but over a couple of days, it turned out to be one of the best class settings that I've ever encountered. It is a great learning atmosphere, especially in regards to literature. Literature is a genre that needs to be discussed and analyzed in order to get something out of it. An online course allows one to voice his/her opinion without feeling shy."

"I would definitely take another online course in the future. In summation, this course has been a wonderful experience -- it introduced me to some wonderful literature I may never have had occasion to read on my own and the dialogue with my contemporaries and the Professor was stimulating and very enjoyable."

"This class was one of the most rewarding classes I have ever taken. Not so much because of the subject and my improved writing but more the overall process of preparing for the class and coming up with ideas on the literary work read."

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