The Surprising Way My Patience Was Exercised | The Outtake | Dear Professor Series
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Published 2024-01-16
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In this outtake called "Remember the Time," I talk to Toni Jeter, a kindergarten teacher who earned her bachelor's degree online. She was asked her to share one of the funniest, scariest, nerve-wracking, disturbing, or fulfilling situations she experienced in an online course.
Summary:
Mrs. Toni Jeter shares a nerve-wracking yet fulfilling experience she had while working on a group project in an online course. Initially, the group had four members, but one dropped the course without informing the rest of the team. This left them with three members, and they redistributed the assignments to ensure a balanced workload. However, another teammate did not fulfill their responsibilities, which added to the stress. Mrs. Jeter and another teammate had to step up and complete the work that was not done. Despite the challenges, the group managed to communicate effectively and complete the project, earning an A.
Mrs. Jeter emphasizes the importance of understanding and patience when working with others, especially younger students who may not take their studies as seriously. The experience taught her valuable lessons about teamwork and effective communication.
Key Takeaways:
Group projects in online courses can be nerve-wracking when team members do not fulfill their responsibilities.
Effective communication and understanding are crucial when working with teammates who may not prioritize their studies.
Patience and perseverance are essential when facing challenges in group projects.
Despite the difficulties, a successful outcome can be achieved through hard work and dedication.
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All Comments (5)
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Ok, Toni, I am looking forward to the full interview. You are at it again Dr. Kellie Alston and I am excited.đ
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Thank Youđ
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If I had to sum this up in one word it would be "perseverance". I love how she persevered despite the loss of one of her teammates and the slacking of another. The best part is that everything came out great and others in the class we're able to enjoy their work.
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In every situation communication is the key.
