Gregory's Argument

Out of the 3 college applicants Mendoza, Gregory, and Gallagher, Gregory would be the best candidate for a MOOC because he is a purposive person that has goals which can be reached easily by taking a MOOC. I feel this way because he is flexible, involved, and a determined person. Gregory is a flexible person, meaning that he has the ability to work in any type of environment without having difficulties. I know he is flexible because in Chunky Peanut Butter he claims that “I lead through example, but I am flexible. I am able to work with any kind of jelly.” (Gregory 14) If someone takes a MOOC they have to be able to work with other people. In Year Of The MOOC , Pappano states that "Classmates may lean on one another in study groups organized in their towns, in online forums or, the prickly part, for grading work.” (Pappano 24) , so Gregory clearly applies very well with that statement.

While taking a MOOC you have to be very involved with working with others and doing the work itself, “So the course design - how material is presented and the interactivity - counts for a lot.” (Pappano 24). Gregory has offered some of his time to be involved in his community “My volunteer work at a summer day camp for kids, or my fervent school spirit, each unique piece guarantees that your experience will not be mundane or bland.” (Gregory 14) He also says that “And I enthusiastically devote time to service projects through Junior Civitans that help the community.” (Gregory 15) which makes me think he will participate and allow himself to finish the MOOC thoroughly and