Personal Perspective

Personal Perspective Paper

The University of Phoenix has established a very technologically advanced online learning environment for students pursuing an MBA degree. From my perspective the learning system developed by the University and its Instructors is far superior to the typical lecture class. The resources available are easily adaptable to any students learning ability and will optimize knowledge retention. I will offer my perspective on the value of three resources within the University of Phoenix learning system which are rEsource, learning teams and problem-based learning.

The Value of rEsource

The value of rEsource throughout my studies at the University of Phoenix will be astonishing. There are many exceptional areas of rEsource that will be very helpful, one of which is the University Library that has a vast collection of books, databases and company financial information online at my fingertips. The "ask the librarian" feature in the library will become ever more important in the future classes to help navigate the vast amount of information located in the library. Another area of rEsource will be very helpful is the "Center for Writing Excellence", the "WritePoint" feature, which offers an automated review of papers submitted in a matter of minutes providing feedback on basic grammar, usage, and some formatting issues. In the "Center for Writing Excellence" I will take advantage of the "Plagiarism Checker" to review all papers which will ensure that the paper contains all original material and that all work is cited properly.

Most important, rEsource offers all course material online, so that where ever I have an internet connection the information is easily accessible. Being able to access all course information, the learning classroom, and all other areas of rEsource at home, work or even while vacationing is extraordinary. Now that I have reviewed the value of rEsource, let's explore the value in another aspect of the University of Phoenix online learning environment, Learning Teams.

The Value of Learning Teams

Learning teams offer many advantages over the typical classroom lecture environment. Operating in learning teams allows students to leverage the strengths of each person on the team which improves the quality of shared projects and assignments. Learning teams also create an environment in which team members can share the knowledge gained in their life and work experiences and apply those concepts to the current course work. From my perspective learning teams will be a valuable resource throughout my studies, because it will offer a reduced workload on large assignments, allow me to share my personal knowledge, gain insight from other student's perspective and offer an educational experience more like the real world working environment. Students in learning teams often work on problem-based assignments, so what is the value of problem based learning?

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