How to Succeed With Online Learning
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
The 3 R's: Read, Read, and Read
Introduction, Registration, Contact Information, Course Objectives, Readings, Course Learning Activities, Modules, Expectations, How You Will Be Evaluated, Research, Proofread, Hard Copy, Getting Organized, Introducing Yourself, Course Schedule, Success
Chapter 2
Profiles of Success
Introduction, Survey Results of Students Successful with Online Learning, Survey Results of Students Who Never Took an Online Course, Student Advice, A Model for Success, Comparison of Traditional and Online Teaching and Learning, Student Vignettes
Chapter 3
What the Cyberprofs Say
Introduction, It's All About You, Survey of Professors- What it Takes for Online Students to Succeed, Best Practices, Recapitulation of Professors' Advice, Believe
Chapter 4
Understandable Tech Talk
Introduction, Word Jumble, Things You Should Know About, Things You Should Not Worry About So Much, Why Getting Technical is Not So Hard to Do, Online Course Challenge- Mastering the Basics, Learning Platforms and Learning Curves, Keeping it Simple, Using a Help Desk Effectively, Getting the Most From Help Desk Staffers, Recapitulation of Tech Highlights
Chapter 5
Participate Don't Evaporate
Introduction, What is an Asynchronous Discussion?, What is a Synchronous Discussion?, Solid Approaches to Discussions, Critical Thinking for Evaluation of a Problem Solution, Testing Considerations, Online Tutors, The Electronic Student Center, Private Folders, Working Within a Group, Recapitulation of Advice From Online Students, Building Peer Relations, Student Vignette
Chapter 6
Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers)
Here you will find the most commonly asked questions related to the online course experience along with direct, right to the point, answers. This Chapter serves as an invaluable tool. In effect, it is your online navigation guidance system. Simply click on your question and the hyperlink system will instantly take you to the appropriate section in the book for further explanation.
Additionally, you have a direct connection to a wealth of hyperlinks that will take you to websites designed to enhance your learning experience. Here you may take self-directed quizzes, participate in virtual tours of online courses, ask questions about specific hardware and software needs -- the possibilities are endless.
ISBN : 0-9776881-0-0
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