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New to online academia and need someone to show you around? You're in the right place--and you're not alone! As more of everything goes online--fueled by tech trends as well as unexpected events like the COVID-19 crisis--it's no surprise that many of us are getting our educations there, too. Online Learning For Dummies is here to welcome you to the gigantic (and gigantically exciting!) virtual campus, and help you get settled in by providing an overview of the endless opportunities offered by distance learning, as well as offering practical advice to make sure you have the right equipment, mindset, and study techniques for success.
In a step-by-step style, this friendly guide takes you from the process of determining what sort of online program is right for you, through applying and enrolling, to building the skills you'll need to succeed. You'll learn how to navigate the common features of the online learning classroom, explore the digital etiquette that will help you get the most out of your instructors and fellow students, and discover how to effectively and professionally present your work. You'll also find out how to develop good online study habits to help you avoid distraction, and how to set aside undisturbed time in between juggling the demands of work, family, and social life.
* Evaluate the latest courses and opportunities
* Make sure you have the correct hardware and software
* Develop your online study skills via best practices
* Avoid digital fatigue
Regardless of age or experience, we can all do with a few pointers on how to get more from the vast array of educational opportunities offered online. This book has them all: Get reading, get online, and get the most from that education you've been dreaming about.
New to online academia and need someone to show you around? You're in the right place--and you're not alone! As more of everything goes online--fueled by tech trends as well as unexpected events like the COVID-19 crisis--it's no surprise that many of us are getting our educations there, too. Online Learning For Dummies is here to welcome you to the gigantic (and gigantically exciting!) virtual campus, and help you get settled in by providing an overview of the endless opportunities offered by distance learning, as well as offering practical advice to make sure you have the right equipment, mindset, and study techniques for success.
In a step-by-step style, this friendly guide takes you from the process of determining what sort of online program is right for you, through applying and enrolling, to building the skills you'll need to succeed. You'll learn how to navigate the common features of the online learning classroom, explore the digital etiquette that will help you get the most out of your instructors and fellow students, and discover how to effectively and professionally present your work. You'll also find out how to develop good online study habits to help you avoid distraction, and how to set aside undisturbed time in between juggling the demands of work, family, and social life.
* Evaluate the latest courses and opportunities
* Make sure you have the correct hardware and software
* Develop your online study skills via best practices
* Avoid digital fatigue
Regardless of age or experience, we can all do with a few pointers on how to get more from the vast array of educational opportunities offered online. This book has them all: Get reading, get online, and get the most from that education you've been dreaming about.
Susan Manning, [...]. is the Chief Success Strategist at Credly, where she works with clients to design and implement digital credential systems. Kevin Johnson is the Director of Distance & eLearning at Seattle Central College.
Foreword xv
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Conventions Used in This Book 2
What You're Not to Read 3
Foolish Assumptions 3
How This Book is Organized 4
Part 1: Introducing a Different Kind of Learning 4
Part 2: Preparing to Be a Learner 4
Part 3: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student 5
Part 4: Special Considerations in Online Learning 5
Part 5: The Part of Tens 5
Icons Used in This Book 5
Beyond the Book 6
Where to Go from Here 6
Part 1: Introducing a Different Kind of Learning 7
Chapter 1: Planning for Your Online Learning Journey 9
Examining the Characteristics and Advantages of Online Education 10
The nature of online education 10
A few pros of online learning 12
Knowing the Technology and Computer Skills You Need to Succeed 12
Seeing How to Go About Becoming an Online Learner 13
Finding available courses 14
Evaluating programs 15
Applying to a program and securing the money you need 16
Getting accepted and preparing for class 17
Attitude is everything 17
Becoming a Star Learner 18
Making your way around your classroom 18
Meeting the instructor, fellow students, and other important folks 18
Communicating with clarity 19
Strengthening your study habits 19
Working well in a group 19
Being part of a bigger world 20
Minding your online manners and ethics 20
Completing and turning in assignments 21
Transitioning after you're done with school 22
Looking at a Few Special Situations in Online Education 22
Students in kindergarten through high school 22
Learners with disabilities 23
Chapter 2: The Traits and Benefits of Online Learning 25
What Makes Online Learning Different from Traditional Education? 26
Connecting to learning and people via the Internet 26
Working when it's convenient 28
No loafing! 30
Who Benefits from Online Learning? 30
Adults beyond traditional college age 31
Traditional college students 35
Seniors and retirees 36
High school and homeschooled students 37
Getting a Grip on Potential Pitfalls 39
Online learning isn't easier 39
Spontaneous, face-to-face discussions are not the norm 39
Determining Whether You're Ready to Join the World of Online Learning 40
Assessing your own discipline 40
Knowing how you learn 41
Being patient and tolerant 43
Chapter 3: The Equipment and Skills You Need to Succeed 45
Checking Your Technological Readiness 46
Meeting minimum hardware requirements 46
Meeting software requirements 52
Establishing a reliable Internet connection 54
Testing Your Technological Abilities 56
Reading and scrolling efficiently 56
Typing quickly and accurately 56
Organizing folders 57
Navigating the web 59
Downloading and installing software 60
Using email 61
Staying Safe Online 62
Making secure payments 63
Remembering and protecting passwords 63
Ensuring personal security 65
Part 2: Preparing to Be a Learner 67
Chapter 4: Discovering What's Available Online 69
Examining Different Types of Online Programs and Courses 69
Earning traditional credit 70
Obtaining certifications and other credentials 72
Staying current or retooling for work through MOOCs 73
Continuing your education with a few classes for fun or profit 73
Finding Out Which Institutions Offer Online Programs and Courses 75
Four-year colleges 75
Two-year colleges 78
Competency-based education 79
Other institutions for certificates, professional development, and training 80
Virtual schools for children and teens 80
Checking Out Different Structures of Online Courses 82
Just you and the monitor (fully online) versus blended courses (partly online) 82
Instructor-led courses versus self-paced courses 83
Resources you're expected to access even for face-to-face courses 87
Asynchronous courses versus synchronous (real-time) courses 87
Finishing Your Schooling Faster with Accelerated Programs and Courses 87
The benefits and challenges of accelerated programs 88
Tips for successfully completing accelerated classes 88
Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework: Evaluating Schools 91
Focusing On What You Need in a School 92
Considering the program you're interested in 92
Determining whether a program is affordable 93
Checking out class size (and the student-to-instructor ratio) 93
Knowing how much time you can commit and how it may be spent 94
Planning ahead: Figuring out whether your credits will transfer 96
Finding an Accredited School 98
Recognizing the two types of accreditation 99
Seeing the benefits of accreditation 101
Determining whether an online program is accredited 102
Other factors that contribute to an institution's credibility 103
Talking to the Right People to Find the Answers You Need 104
Talking to an academic advisor about the school 105
Asking a faculty member about the program 108
Chatting with other students about their experiences 110
Narrowing Your Options 111
Chapter 6: Applying to School and Securing the Cash 113
Applying to an Online Program 113
The basic application forms 114
Your personal essay 116
Letters of recommendation 119
Test scores 119
When it's all due 120
A helping hand to assist you: The recruiter, advisor, or counselor 120
Calculating the Costs of Online Classes 121
Figuring Out How You'll Pay for Online Classes 123
Do you need financial aid? 123
What types of financial aid are available? 124
Applying for Federal Financial Aid 125
Knowing whether you're eligible for funds from Uncle Sam 125
Filling out and submitting the FAFSA 125
Chapter 7: Getting Accepted and Prepping for Class 129
Finding Out Whether You've Been Accepted or Rejected 129
Registering for Classes 131
Creating a plan with your academic advisor (also known as Coach) 131
Picking your first classes 132
Gathering the information you need in order to register 134
Navigating registration processes 135
Taking action when a course you want is full 135
When in doubt: Talking to your academic advisor 136
Getting Oriented 137
Determining whether an orientation is available and/or required 137
Distinguishing types of orientation programs 138
Participating in orientation 140
Buying Books 142
Knowing which textbooks you need 142
Deciding where to buy your textbooks 142
Buying new or used - that is the question 144
Chapter 8: Mentally Preparing and Having a Technology Mindset 147
Taking On the Right Attitude 147
Understanding growth and fixed mindsets 148
Recognizing that age is just a number 149
Knowing the Tools You Might Use 150
Learning management system: LMS 150
Self-paced learning 151
Taking screen shots 151
Additional tools 153
Storage and the cloud 154
Saving what you need 155
You Don't Have to Know Everything 157
Mastering New Tools Quickly 158
Part 3: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student 161
Chapter 9: Navigating the Learning Environment 163
Reaching Your Virtual Learning Environment 163
Using the right address and setting some Internet options 164
Logging in and checking out the interface 165
Finding your course's home page 166
Locating and Understanding Critical Documents 168
The syllabus, or course outline 169
The calendar 170
The grading system 173
Modules and More: Understanding a Course's Content Organization 176
Attending Live Sessions 178
Discovering the value of virtual office hours 178
Accessing the virtual office 179
Chapter 10: Meeting the People in (and Around) Your Classroom 181
Getting to Know the Folks Who Are Front and Center 182
Acquainting yourself with your instructor 182
Interacting with fellow students 187
Seeing Who's Behind the Scenes 190
Noting classroom guests and observers 190
Calling on technical support 191
Let me "Google that" for you 195
Receiving academic support 195
Developing your personal support system 198
Chapter 11: Communicating Clearly Online 199
Checking Out Methods of Communicating Online 199
Instructor-to-class communication in news and announcements 200
Learner-to-learner communication in discussions 201
One-on-one communication via private email or messaging 202
Creating and Putting Forward an Online Persona 205
Depicting positive personality traits online 205
Developing relationships 209
Participating in Discussions 210
Understanding why you're asked to discuss 210
Organizing discussions in different ways 210
Figuring out discussion requirements 213
Avoiding overposting 213
Tapping into Social Networks 214
Benefitting from communicating outside the virtual classroom 214
Avoiding distractions 216
Chapter 12: Developing Good Study Habits for Online Courses 217
Setting Aside Time to Learn 217
Working at your peak times 218
...| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Didaktik/Methodik/Schulpädagogik/Fachdidaktik |
| Genre: | Erziehung & Bildung, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 416 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119756866 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119756863 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Manning, Susan
Johnson, Kevin E |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Maße: | 231 x 185 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Susan Manning (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 17.11.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 0,558 kg |
Susan Manning, [...]. is the Chief Success Strategist at Credly, where she works with clients to design and implement digital credential systems. Kevin Johnson is the Director of Distance & eLearning at Seattle Central College.
Foreword xv
Introduction 1
About This Book 2
Conventions Used in This Book 2
What You're Not to Read 3
Foolish Assumptions 3
How This Book is Organized 4
Part 1: Introducing a Different Kind of Learning 4
Part 2: Preparing to Be a Learner 4
Part 3: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student 5
Part 4: Special Considerations in Online Learning 5
Part 5: The Part of Tens 5
Icons Used in This Book 5
Beyond the Book 6
Where to Go from Here 6
Part 1: Introducing a Different Kind of Learning 7
Chapter 1: Planning for Your Online Learning Journey 9
Examining the Characteristics and Advantages of Online Education 10
The nature of online education 10
A few pros of online learning 12
Knowing the Technology and Computer Skills You Need to Succeed 12
Seeing How to Go About Becoming an Online Learner 13
Finding available courses 14
Evaluating programs 15
Applying to a program and securing the money you need 16
Getting accepted and preparing for class 17
Attitude is everything 17
Becoming a Star Learner 18
Making your way around your classroom 18
Meeting the instructor, fellow students, and other important folks 18
Communicating with clarity 19
Strengthening your study habits 19
Working well in a group 19
Being part of a bigger world 20
Minding your online manners and ethics 20
Completing and turning in assignments 21
Transitioning after you're done with school 22
Looking at a Few Special Situations in Online Education 22
Students in kindergarten through high school 22
Learners with disabilities 23
Chapter 2: The Traits and Benefits of Online Learning 25
What Makes Online Learning Different from Traditional Education? 26
Connecting to learning and people via the Internet 26
Working when it's convenient 28
No loafing! 30
Who Benefits from Online Learning? 30
Adults beyond traditional college age 31
Traditional college students 35
Seniors and retirees 36
High school and homeschooled students 37
Getting a Grip on Potential Pitfalls 39
Online learning isn't easier 39
Spontaneous, face-to-face discussions are not the norm 39
Determining Whether You're Ready to Join the World of Online Learning 40
Assessing your own discipline 40
Knowing how you learn 41
Being patient and tolerant 43
Chapter 3: The Equipment and Skills You Need to Succeed 45
Checking Your Technological Readiness 46
Meeting minimum hardware requirements 46
Meeting software requirements 52
Establishing a reliable Internet connection 54
Testing Your Technological Abilities 56
Reading and scrolling efficiently 56
Typing quickly and accurately 56
Organizing folders 57
Navigating the web 59
Downloading and installing software 60
Using email 61
Staying Safe Online 62
Making secure payments 63
Remembering and protecting passwords 63
Ensuring personal security 65
Part 2: Preparing to Be a Learner 67
Chapter 4: Discovering What's Available Online 69
Examining Different Types of Online Programs and Courses 69
Earning traditional credit 70
Obtaining certifications and other credentials 72
Staying current or retooling for work through MOOCs 73
Continuing your education with a few classes for fun or profit 73
Finding Out Which Institutions Offer Online Programs and Courses 75
Four-year colleges 75
Two-year colleges 78
Competency-based education 79
Other institutions for certificates, professional development, and training 80
Virtual schools for children and teens 80
Checking Out Different Structures of Online Courses 82
Just you and the monitor (fully online) versus blended courses (partly online) 82
Instructor-led courses versus self-paced courses 83
Resources you're expected to access even for face-to-face courses 87
Asynchronous courses versus synchronous (real-time) courses 87
Finishing Your Schooling Faster with Accelerated Programs and Courses 87
The benefits and challenges of accelerated programs 88
Tips for successfully completing accelerated classes 88
Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework: Evaluating Schools 91
Focusing On What You Need in a School 92
Considering the program you're interested in 92
Determining whether a program is affordable 93
Checking out class size (and the student-to-instructor ratio) 93
Knowing how much time you can commit and how it may be spent 94
Planning ahead: Figuring out whether your credits will transfer 96
Finding an Accredited School 98
Recognizing the two types of accreditation 99
Seeing the benefits of accreditation 101
Determining whether an online program is accredited 102
Other factors that contribute to an institution's credibility 103
Talking to the Right People to Find the Answers You Need 104
Talking to an academic advisor about the school 105
Asking a faculty member about the program 108
Chatting with other students about their experiences 110
Narrowing Your Options 111
Chapter 6: Applying to School and Securing the Cash 113
Applying to an Online Program 113
The basic application forms 114
Your personal essay 116
Letters of recommendation 119
Test scores 119
When it's all due 120
A helping hand to assist you: The recruiter, advisor, or counselor 120
Calculating the Costs of Online Classes 121
Figuring Out How You'll Pay for Online Classes 123
Do you need financial aid? 123
What types of financial aid are available? 124
Applying for Federal Financial Aid 125
Knowing whether you're eligible for funds from Uncle Sam 125
Filling out and submitting the FAFSA 125
Chapter 7: Getting Accepted and Prepping for Class 129
Finding Out Whether You've Been Accepted or Rejected 129
Registering for Classes 131
Creating a plan with your academic advisor (also known as Coach) 131
Picking your first classes 132
Gathering the information you need in order to register 134
Navigating registration processes 135
Taking action when a course you want is full 135
When in doubt: Talking to your academic advisor 136
Getting Oriented 137
Determining whether an orientation is available and/or required 137
Distinguishing types of orientation programs 138
Participating in orientation 140
Buying Books 142
Knowing which textbooks you need 142
Deciding where to buy your textbooks 142
Buying new or used - that is the question 144
Chapter 8: Mentally Preparing and Having a Technology Mindset 147
Taking On the Right Attitude 147
Understanding growth and fixed mindsets 148
Recognizing that age is just a number 149
Knowing the Tools You Might Use 150
Learning management system: LMS 150
Self-paced learning 151
Taking screen shots 151
Additional tools 153
Storage and the cloud 154
Saving what you need 155
You Don't Have to Know Everything 157
Mastering New Tools Quickly 158
Part 3: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student 161
Chapter 9: Navigating the Learning Environment 163
Reaching Your Virtual Learning Environment 163
Using the right address and setting some Internet options 164
Logging in and checking out the interface 165
Finding your course's home page 166
Locating and Understanding Critical Documents 168
The syllabus, or course outline 169
The calendar 170
The grading system 173
Modules and More: Understanding a Course's Content Organization 176
Attending Live Sessions 178
Discovering the value of virtual office hours 178
Accessing the virtual office 179
Chapter 10: Meeting the People in (and Around) Your Classroom 181
Getting to Know the Folks Who Are Front and Center 182
Acquainting yourself with your instructor 182
Interacting with fellow students 187
Seeing Who's Behind the Scenes 190
Noting classroom guests and observers 190
Calling on technical support 191
Let me "Google that" for you 195
Receiving academic support 195
Developing your personal support system 198
Chapter 11: Communicating Clearly Online 199
Checking Out Methods of Communicating Online 199
Instructor-to-class communication in news and announcements 200
Learner-to-learner communication in discussions 201
One-on-one communication via private email or messaging 202
Creating and Putting Forward an Online Persona 205
Depicting positive personality traits online 205
Developing relationships 209
Participating in Discussions 210
Understanding why you're asked to discuss 210
Organizing discussions in different ways 210
Figuring out discussion requirements 213
Avoiding overposting 213
Tapping into Social Networks 214
Benefitting from communicating outside the virtual classroom 214
Avoiding distractions 216
Chapter 12: Developing Good Study Habits for Online Courses 217
Setting Aside Time to Learn 217
Working at your peak times 218
...| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Didaktik/Methodik/Schulpädagogik/Fachdidaktik |
| Genre: | Erziehung & Bildung, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | 416 S. |
| ISBN-13: | 9781119756866 |
| ISBN-10: | 1119756863 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: |
Manning, Susan
Johnson, Kevin E |
| Hersteller: | Wiley |
| Maße: | 231 x 185 x 23 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Susan Manning (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 17.11.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 0,558 kg |
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