Introduction to online learning : a guide for students /: a guide for students. (2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Julie L. Globokar.
• Other Names: Globokar, Julie L
• Contents: Introduction; Chapter 1: Debunking the Myths of Online Education; Introduction; Myth #1: Taking online courses is "settling" for a lesser-quality education; Myth #2: I am feeling overwhelmed; online learning must not be for me; Myth #3: I don't know my way around a computer: I can't do this!; Myth #4: With online education, I am "going it alone"; Myth #5: I am online all the time; this will be easy!; Myth #6: Online learninG requires less time than traditional education; Myth #7: Since this is an online course, I can complete the coursework whenever I want; Myth #8: My online Coursework will not be respected by others; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 2: Where do I Start?; Introduction; Technology Basics; Getting Comfortable with Online Campus; Exploring the Online Classroom; Knowing What to Look For; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 3: Getting Organized; Introduction; Getting Organized; Where to Find the Space; Special Considerations When Working at Home; Finding Office in the Community; Where to Find the Time; The Importance of Balance; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 4: "Where do I turn for Help?" Knowing Your Resources; Introduction; Getting Answers to School-Specific Question; Technological Resources; Academic Resources; Social Resources; Counseling Services; Financial Support; Conclusion; Reflections Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 5: When the Worst Happens and How to Cope; Introduction; The Importance of Perspective; Technology Matters; Tips and Tricks to Minimize Technical Catastrophes; Responding to Common Problems; Family, Work or Personal Emergencies; Physical Limitations to Writing; School-Related Problems; When You Have Fallen Behind; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 6: Learning Styles; Introduction; Know Your Strengths; The Delivery of Information; Kolb's Learning Styles; Other Considerations in Learning Style; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 7: Written Communication; Introduction; Computer-mediated, Communication, Academic Style; Discussion Boards; Emails; Formal Writing Assignments; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 8: Conducting Quality Research for Your Online Class; Introduction; Why Research?; Types of Resources; Researching for Your Online Class; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist; Chapter 9: Citing Your Sources; Introduction; Citing 101; Knowing When to Cite; Knowing How to Cite; Peparing to Cite Your Sources; Conclusion; Reflection Questions; Chapter Checklist;
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (136 pages)
• Subjects: 371.358; Distance education -- United States; Educational technology -- United States; Web-based instruction
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781412993562; 1412993563
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