Asrun Matthiasdottir
How I fit the
course work into my life
I did use evening, weekend and summer holiday
Which of the
different course models suited me best?
I liked H802 with its group work and use of the Internet. But I did also like the
independence of H803
Answers to the Vice Chancellor's questions:
In what ways am I putting into practice the ideas and understandings I developed on the programme:
I am teaching as before but I am also working for the Ministry of Education
planning the implementation of laptop use in secondary school in Iceland. I take
care of distance education program at my school and is organising courses for
teachers that want to become distance education teachers.
What did I find the most stimulating part of the programme:
To use recourses from the internet and taking part in group work with other student
over the Internet
What value was the global nature of the programme to me:
It was important for me to situated near the north pole to have this opportunity.
Being near my work and family and at the same time in contact with people around
the world studying together was of high value for me.
Did I find it isolating or impersonal to study this programme?
We where three who started this study here in Iceland and two of us did finis the
three years program. We had lot of contact and supported each other so this was not
isolating or impersonal.
Did I find this relevant to my work:
When I was studying that dealt with designing study material it was particular
relevant for my work at the time.
Has it changed my life in any way:
I am much more busy and I have got many exciting job offers. Also I have received a
grant from the government to develop further the research I conducted for my master
thesis but the name of it was Attitude of students and teachers in the Distance
Educational program for Play-school teachers in Iceland.