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Introduction To Online Learning

Introduction To Online Learning. Prince George’s Community College. Welcome…. Purpose of this session Distance Learning Center Contacts Distance Learning Web Site http://www.pgcconline.com. Introduction To Online Learning. Go to www.pgcconline.org

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Introduction To Online Learning

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  1. Introduction To Online Learning Prince George’s Community College

  2. Welcome…. • Purpose of this session • Distance Learning Center Contacts • Distance Learning Web Sitehttp://www.pgcconline.com

  3. Introduction To Online Learning • Go to www.pgcconline.org • Click on Introduction to Online Learning

  4. Www.pgcconline.org

  5. Www.pgcconline.org

  6. What is Online Learning? • Your computer becomes your classroom • Interact with fellow students and your instructor through email and Blackboard • Flexible, convenient…NOT EASIER!!!!! • Requires a minimum of 6-9 hours/week • Includes discussions, assignments, exams … and FIRM deadlines

  7. It’s About Time…. • Requires a minimum of 6-9 hours/week • True: You don’t come to campus so you save time • Also True: You must spend just as much time studying

  8. So… • You must have timeOR • Find the time to study each week

  9. Who Should Take An Online Course? • Successful online students have both: • Technology Skills • “Student” Skills

  10. Technology • Hardware: Pentium class computer • at least 32 MB RAM • a 28.8 modem • An Internet Service Provider • Your own email account

  11. Technology Skills • Able to navigate using the Internet • Basic Skills • Type • Use a mouse • Able to Cut, Copy and Paste text • Able to use email • Able to attach a file

  12. “Student Skills” - Questions To Ask • “Is Distance Learning Right For Me?” • What grades do you typically earn? • Do you understand and remember what you read? • Do you meet deadlines?

  13. Read the Course Syllabus! RTCS • The syllabus explains the course organization, the grading policy, the types of assignments & other important information. RTCS • You are expected to read the syllabus & know its contents. I suggest you print & save it. RTCS • Many questions you will be tempted to ask the instructor in an email have already been answered in the syllabus.RTCS

  14. So, you have a question! • How do you ask the instructor a question in an online course? Some possibilites are emails, chats conferences & phone calls. • However, rather than answer the same question a “gazillion” times via email, many instructors answer student questions in a conference designated for that purpose & reserve email for highly personal questions only. • Learn your OL instructor’s communication policy and follow it.

  15. When is it due? • Contrary to popular belief, most online courses are not self-paced; their assignments have firm due dates. The instructor sets the pace. • Find the course calendar! Learn the due dates for the assignments in your online course. • Are there any penalties for lateness? For what circumstances, if any, can you submit work late?

  16. What about office hours? • Scheduled online chats are used by some online faculty as office hours. • An office hour chat is a great opportunity to ask questions & get immediate answers. • Find out if your instructor holds online office hours & “attend” them.

  17. I wrote it; now how do I turn it in? • “Can’t I just send it as an email attachment?” Maybe, maybe not! • Each instructor has a policy about how to submit homework. • Learn your instructor’s policy and follow it. • Hint: Check the course syllabus. RTCS

  18. Mysterious Emails & Filenames!? • Want credit for your homework? Name files in a recognizable way: • E.g., tjones_ae02 for Tom Jones’Analytical Essay #2 • Always include your name & the assignment name at the head of the document. • Want to have an email answered? Then, identify yourself by full name & includecourse name & reference number.

  19. Login (Handout) Welcome Page Navigation Getting Help Statistics Major Features Announcements Course Information Communication ToolsBulletin BoardSend email Digital Drop Box Handout Tour Of Blackboard

  20. Budget your time Don’t procrastinate; don’t get behind Meet deadlines Login to Blackboard often (3-5 times per week minimum) Always save a copy of your files Participate actively Do your work “off line” and save your files to disk before you send them Confused? Need Help? Questions?Ask your instructor and classmates! Tips for Success

  21. Resources • More Information About Online Learning athttp://www.marylandonline.org/prospective_students/including articles about online learning, self-assessments, “Successful Students Checklist”

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