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| What is an online course? | |
| Roles and Responsibilities | |
| Consider This | |
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Activity 1: Is Online Learning for You? |
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Activity 2: What is your reading preference? |
| Create a Map | |
| Examine Your Role | |
| Identify Learning Preference | |
| Prepare the Environment | |
| Your Online Voice | |
| Manage Your Time and Study Smart | |
| Final Activity: Pulling it all Together | |
Consider This
Activity 1: Is Online Learning for You?
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As you prepare to take an online course, it is helpful to assess your learning environment and your potential strengths and weaknesses. |
- Online learners have daily access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection.
- Online learners know how to use the basic features of Word and PowerPoint.
- Online learners can surf the Web comfortably to find needed information.
- Online learners have an active email account and know how to send and receive attachments.
- Online learners have a support system at school to ensure that there is help when needed.
- Online learners are prepared to actively engage in all aspects of the online learning environment including discussions, surveys, quizzes, and virtual classrooms.
- Online learners are willing to work in virtual online teams to enhance collaborative experiences.
- Online learners are prepared to set up a personal work schedule for completing tasks and stick to the schedule in order to successfully participate in the course.
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Activity 1 One way to find out if online learning is a good choice for you is to take a quiz about your online readiness. After you have completed your quiz, record your score on your Activity Record Checklist. |
Link to Quiz: Is Online Learning Right for Me? |
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Move on to:
Activity 2: What is your reading preference?
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