“This is more than just a sharing session; it marks the beginning of a revolution in students’ learning models.” On September 20, 2024, Tunghai University hosted the “Third Times: HOW Diverse Online Learning” exchange event. This session accepted 34 students, with 19 participants from various departments joining the event in person. The event also welcomed Vice President Liu Jeng and two representatives from Hahow company to attend. During the session, students shared their experiences and applications of online courses, inspiring one another with new ideas and motivation for learning.
Diverse Student Backgrounds: Exploring Interests and Potential
The participants came from a wide range of disciplines, including Statistics, Public Administration, Japanese, Finance, and Accounting, with the majority being junior and senior students. This reflects the heightened interest among upperclassmen in learning and career preparation. Through the “HOW Diverse Online Learning” initiative, students gained access to over 100 courses spanning fields like language learning, digital marketing, and artificial intelligence, allowing them to freely explore their interests and unlock their potential.
At the exchange event, Public Administration student Ms. Zhan shared how studying CSS and HTML gave her a foundational understanding of web design and sparked her interest in programming languages. Meanwhile, Statistics student Ms. Weng noted that the Canva skills she acquired in her course significantly boosted her efficiency in designing presentations during her internship. These stories highlight how students have successfully integrated online learning into real-world needs, maximizing the value of the platform.
Supporting Students’ Exploration and Freedom of Choice
Professor Liu Jeng, Vice President of Tunghai University, emphasized at the event, “What I can do is work on loosening administrative regulations to give students more freedom to choose their learning paths.” His statement reflects the university’s commitment to fostering self-directed learning by reducing constraints and creating a more flexible learning environment for students.
Transforming and Innovating Learning Models
According to student feedback, many participants gained not only professional knowledge from their courses but also enhanced their practical application skills. For example, Accounting major Ms. Zeng applied concepts from a “Fast Project Planning” course to her club’s transition process, enabling her juniors to adapt quickly. Similarly, Economics major Mr. Chen strengthened his data analysis foundations through an R programming course, laying a solid groundwork for his future career.
The event received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with participants giving an average score of 9.4 out of 10. Many students suggested extending the event duration and increasing similar opportunities in the future to benefit more people. They unanimously agreed that such activities not only provide a platform for exchanging learning experiences but also reveal new learning possibilities, further igniting their motivation to learn.
