Learning Objectives
- Examine online learning in the context of organizing, communicating, reading, and researching online
Introduction to Online Learning
In tutorial #2, below, also from the OEI Online Learner Readiness project, you will investigate online learning as an alternative to a traditional classroom. What will this mean for you as a student? In the tutorial you will be introduced to the world of online learning: how it works, a few of the common misconceptions about online learning environments, and some differences you will encounter when taking courses online rather than in a traditional classroom.
Organizing with Technology
Tutorial #3, below, will help you organize for online learning success. This is important for online learners because the format is quite different from a face-to-face (F2F) course on campus. In a F2F course, for instance, you’ll typically meet with your instructor and the other students in your class at least once a week and receive frequent reminders about when assignments are due.
In an online environment, though, it’s up to you to remind yourself. Luckily, there are a lot of tools available to help you get started. But first it’s important to get organized.
Tutorial #3 will help you to do the following:
- organize your physical study space
- organize your course materials
- develop a scheduling system that will help you turn all of your coursework in on time
