Learning to Learn Online

Learn how online education differs from traditional classrooms while you explore and develop your own personal strategies for online learning success. You will be guided through an interactive investigation and self-reflection process to help you determine your learning preferences and create your own personal strategy for successful online learning. We will address common misconceptions, frustrations and fears about online learning and introduce techniques to help overcome such obstacles. Various models of online courses will be explored as well as the concept of a "personal learning space". 

OBJECTIVES

Learners who complete this course will be able to:

• describe what it means to learn
• identify and analyze their personal learning preferences
• identify and describe common components of an online learning environment
• analyze and compare differences between online and traditional learning
• describe areas of personal adjustment for success in online learning
• analyze different types of learning environments including the personal learning environment
• employ effective online communication skills through exploration of common online communication tools and strategies