Susan Manning - Online Learning For Dummies

Online Learning For Dummies®

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2020946839

ISBN: 978-1-119-75686-6; 978-1-119-75687-3 (ebk); 978-1-119-75688-0 (ebk)

1 Cover

2 Title Page

3 Copyright

4 Foreword

5 Introduction About This Book Conventions Used in This Book What You’re Not to Read Foolish Assumptions How This Book Is Organized Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

6 Part 1: Introducing a Different Kind of Learning Chapter 1: Planning for Your Online Learning Journey Examining the Characteristics and Advantages of Online Education Knowing the Technology and Computer Skills You Need to Succeed Seeing How to Go About Becoming an Online Learner Becoming a Star Learner Looking at a Few Special Situations in Online Education Chapter 2: The Traits and Benefits of Online Learning What Makes Online Learning Different from Traditional Education? Who Benefits from Online Learning? Getting a Grip on Potential Pitfalls Determining Whether You’re Ready to Join the World of Online Learning Chapter 3: The Equipment and Skills You Need to Succeed Checking Your Technological Readiness Testing Your Technological Abilities Staying Safe Online

7 Part 2: Preparing to Be a Learner Chapter 4: Discovering What’s Available Online Examining Different Types of Online Programs and Courses Finding Out Which Institutions Offer Online Programs and Courses Checking Out Different Structures of Online Courses Finishing Your Schooling Faster with Accelerated Programs and Courses Chapter 5: Doing Your Homework: Evaluating Schools Focusing On What You Need in a School Finding an Accredited School Talking to the Right People to Find the Answers You Need Narrowing Your Options Chapter 6: Applying to School and Securing the Cash Applying to an Online Program Calculating the Costs of Online Classes Figuring Out How You’ll Pay for Online Classes Applying for Federal Financial Aid Chapter 7: Getting Accepted and Prepping for Class Finding Out Whether You’ve Been Accepted or Rejected Registering for Classes Getting Oriented Buying Books Chapter 8: Mentally Preparing and Having a Technology Mindset Taking On the Right Attitude Knowing the Tools You Might Use You Don’t Have to Know Everything Mastering New Tools Quickly

8 Part 3: The Virtual Classroom: Being an A+ Student Chapter 9: Navigating the Learning Environment Reaching Your Virtual Learning Environment Locating and Understanding Critical Documents Modules and More: Understanding a Course’s Content Organization Attending Live Sessions Chapter 10: Meeting the People in (and Around) Your Classroom Getting to Know the Folks Who Are Front and Center Seeing Who’s Behind the Scenes Chapter 11: Communicating Clearly Online Checking Out Methods of Communicating Online Creating and Putting Forward an Online Persona Participating in Discussions Tapping into Social Networks Chapter 12: Developing Good Study Habits for Online Courses Setting Aside Time to Learn Navigating the Web Efficiently Reading Wisely Visiting the Library Working Offline Chapter 13: Getting a Handle on Group Dynamics Making Your Online Group Successful Resolving Conflicts Chapter 14: Recognizing We Are Global Setting the Stage for Global Learning Meeting People around the World Accessing the Internet around the World Making the Most of Your Class Time Chapter 15: Understanding Netiquette and Ethical Behavior Defining and Using Netiquette Recognizing the Importance of Online Ethics Avoiding Plagiarism Chapter 16: Finishing and Submitting Your Assignments Understanding the Ramifications of Rubrics Writing 101 Completing Different Types of Assignments Submitting Assignments Understand How and When to Use Media Chapter 17: Building a Portfolio of Work Developing a Body of Work to Take with You Getting Help with Finding a Job

9 Part 4: Special Considerations in Online Learning Chapter 18: Educating Students from Kindergarten through High School Understanding Why Kids Are Attending School Online Seeing the Differences between K-12 and Adult Online Education Checking Out Different Kinds of Virtual Schools for Kids and Teens Going Through the K-12 Enrollment Process Chapter 19: Accessibility in Online Education Determining Whether the Courses You Want to Take Are Accessible Disclosing a Disability to Your Chosen Online School Using Assistive Technology Online