class reflections

To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what I expected from this class in the starting of it. It really annoyed me that we would have to talk to people via video cam, as well as use technology in ways that seem so strange to me. I also couldn't stand the idea that we were being used as guinea pigs for an experimental class. Maybe part of it is that me and technology haven't really seen eye to eye. But I think it is also that I as a student have been taking traditionally taught classes for so long that I have become too comfortable with its format. Maybe that is why I didn't like the class for the first few weeks. But as the weeks passed by, I found myself understanding how invaluable this class truly is, for students often enjoy learning about things outside of their culture. I have realized that this class is my chance to learn about something I thought I knew generally, but actually don't even know how deep the subject of the holocaust truly goes. I have to say that although the technology has found a way to interfere with our class on several occasions, I have enjoyed the class nonetheless. From watching the presentations to talking to people on skype, I believe that this class isn't only invaluable because of its rich subject. It is invaluable because it is preparing me for the way school is going to be taught in the future. This class is so innovative and such a change from the paper, midterm, paper, final class where you don't even talk to other people unless it's for the sake of arguing against them. This class dares me to think and go outside of box, outside of my comfort zone, and yet it somehow doesn't run too wild. I'm so glad I have been able to meet such intelligent people, and am glad I was able to go the my survivor's house, for I have learned new things and have come to understand others better, including my survivor partners like Luz, whose goal of becoming a teacher like Bob has inspired me to help others and be more selfless, and Sara, who has shown me to stop caring what other people think and simply have fun in life. In a sense, I think I strangely needed a class like this, for although I still don't really like technology, I have developed a new appreciation for it. This class has felt like a wild ride, one that is nearing its stop. And what more perfect timing than my last year in college. Although I wish I could have delved even deeper into this class, and although I wish I didn't come to every class half dead due to taking 8 classes, I could honestly say that it has been fun.