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=**Reflection**=

I have enjoyed and also learned from the information that Ms. Bozarth has shared. She has a very down to earth approach to e-learning. She also seems to be very community minded. She mentions that there is a large community of educators in business and education that want to share information. In fact, my all time favorite quote, which says a lot in just a few words, is "Keep trying, keep learning, and share what you know." (187) This was the final thought of her book, the very last sentence. She obviously practices what she preaches. I'll try to do that as well.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. Now I'm not really a non-fiction reader, and it's hard for me to read this type of book from cover to cover. But this one was written in such an easy, conversational tone, that I found it interesting and relevant. I didn't "already know" what she was saying, either, so it made it easier to get through. I was learning throughout the entire book.

This book helped me to realize that there is not just one approach to designing an e-learning course. It taught me to evaluate my needs, my students, my abilities, and my resources before jumping in to design. Too often in education, due to short time lines and pending due dates, we jump in before evaluating needs. I am going to resist this with Jane in the back of my mind telling me to assess my needs and resources before doing anything. So I'll take a deep breath, make a list, think and evaluate, and then begin.

I enjoyed all but two chapters, only because I felt that they don't apply to me at this time. So I trudged my way through Chapters 10 and 11, which discussed buying versus building and how to negotiate with the vendors. It's good information, but not applicable to me now. I took mental notes and realized that one day I will need it. And when I do, I will re-read with more at stake and therefore, with more interest.

This book is a great reference tool and definitely one that I am glad to have in my library of e-learning books. Jane Bozarth has a great deal of common sense, and she seems to be passionate about her work. She writes as though she is speaking, very frankly and as though we are having a discussion. So it's easy to read, and I'll refer to it many times before the e-learning course that I am currently designing is complete.