Daryn Bryden

I love being an online student.  I admit that when I started the MSIDT program I was anxious.  After all, it is 100% online.  However, now that I have completed all my course work and am now beginning the process of completing my digital product and written project (sometimes known as a “Thesis”) I wanted to explain exactly why I love being an online student.   I am pursuing my passion — eLearning.   I chose the MSIDT online program because I am pursuing a passion that didn’t fit in the traditional school system.  I work 40+ hours a week, but being an online student has allowed me to push out of my comfort zone, take risks, and I am all the better for it.   I can focus on my work without distraction.  Being an online learner has meant that I can dedicate my time to the work, not my social life.  While I’d much rather be at Disneyland than sitting at the kitchen table writing a literature review, being an online student has mean...

What separates me from the rest?   I don't give up.  - I’ve got determination and will.  I want to make a difference.   I respect every project. - There are no unimportant projects or clients.  I respect the work and deliver an exceptional product.     I value time. - I don’t waste time. My time management skills are excellent.     I don't procrastinate. - Procrastination and success don’t mix.  I am motivated to succeed.  I create and meet goals that are feasible and realistic.     I am open to feedback . - Feedback is essential to learning, and I’m a life-long learner.  I thrive on communication and constructive feedback.      I never say no to networking. - Relationships are the catalyst for success.  I build and cultivate relationships.    I embrace collaboration. - Success is about people.  I cultivate creativity and promote performance.   ...