Online Learning for Dummies

ISBN-13: 9781119756866 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 416 str.

Susan Manning; Kevin E. Johnson

Spis treści

Foreword xv Introduction 1 Part 1: Introducing a Different Kind of Learning 7 Chapter 1: Planning for Your Online Learning Journey 9 Chapter 2: The Traits and Benefits of Online Learning 25 Chapter 3: The Equipment and Skills You Need to Succeed 45 Part 2: Preparing to Be a Learner 67 Chapter 4: Discovering What's Available Online 69 Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework: Evaluating Schools 91 Chapter 6: Applying to School and Securing the Cash 113 Chapter 7: Getting Accepted and Prepping for Class 129 Chapter 8: Mentally Preparing and Having a Technology Mindset 147 Part 3: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student 161 Chapter 9: Navigating the Learning Environment 163 Chapter 10: Meeting the People in (and Around) Your Classroom 181 Chapter 11: Communicating Clearly Online 199 Chapter 12: Developing Good Study Habits for Online Courses 217 Chapter 13: Getting a Handle on Group Dynamics 239 Chapter 14: Recognizing We Are Global 255 Chapter 15: Understanding Netiquette and Ethical Behavior 265 Chapter 16: Finishing and Submitting Your Assignments 279 Chapter 17: Building a Portfolio of Work 301 Part 4: Special Considerations in Online Learning 317 Chapter 18: Educating Students from Kindergarten through High School 319 Chapter 19: Accessibility in Online Education 337 Part 5: The Part of Tens 353 Chapter 20: Ten Myths about Online Learning 355 Chapter 21: Ten Best Practices for Online Learners -- Including Self-Care 363 Index 369

O autorze

Susan Manning, M.Ed. 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.