THE DREAD I ENCOUNTERED IN THE COURSE- ONLINE JOURNALISM

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By Imoedemhe Precious

When I saw the course tittle and code on the time table, I kept wondering what the course is all about (online journalism). Later, a lecturer walked in and said he was to take the course, I felt happy, at last , I will know what the course is all about.

   The usefulness of the course online journalism was taught it's importance and other necessary things for that day- introduction. From there,  I picked interest in the course. I took it serious for a reason I couldn't fathom. then I was always looking forward to any day we will be having online journalism. I made more research and always ask questions in the class about the aspect I did not understand.

 Different topics were taught during classes I got to know lot of things, who invented www ( world wide web) and also more about online communication, social media and their basic characteristics. I always made sure I complete my note after classes so as not to miss out in anything. Few weeks after the class started I was given area consecration for the first test taken from the course, after that class I got scared because I was already finding the course a little bit difficult and I wanted to give up on it. I had to call the head of class to confirm if the course was an elective course. I felt silly because I was scared of test that seemed effortless for my course mate and it was embarrassing. I was encouraged by a friend to do the course because online journalism is a very important course for an journalism student, then i took her advice I found myself constantly reading my note and materials on this course.

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