Learning to Learn Online — Open & Free

Course assessments, activities, and outline

Each of the eight, short, modules contain:

• formative practice activities
• videos
• opportunities for reflection

Course Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Learning to Learn Online

• Acknowledgements
• Welcome to Learning to Learn Online!

Module 2: Becoming an Online Learner

• Big Picture: Becoming an Online Learner
• Skills for Self-Directed Learning
• The Plan-Monitor-Evaluate Model
• Critical Questioning To Support Your Learning
• Manage Information For Learning

Module 3: Communities and Teams

• Big Picture: Communities and Teams
• Define Your Learning Community
• Understand the Principles of Effective Teamwork
• Plan for Successful Teamwork
• Stages of Team Development
• Commitments that Support Teamwork

Module 4: Instructors and Their Role

• Big Picture: Instructors and Their Role
• The Role of an Online Instructor
• Developing an Effective Student-Instructor Connection

Module 5: Time Management for Online Learning

• Big Picture: Time Management
• Creating a Semester Schedule
• Weekly Schedules that Work
• Managing Daily Tasks
• Task Management Systems
• Small Blocks of Time

Module 6: Professional Communication

• Big Picture: Professional Communication
• Use Email in the Online Learning Environment
• Communicate in Online Forums
• Give and Receive Feedback
• Learn with ePortfolios

Module 7: Analyzing Online Assignments

• Big Picture: Analyzing Online Assignments
• Identify Learning Goals for Assignments
• Use a Rubric to Evaluate your Work
• Create an Assignment Plan
• Use Feedback to Move Forward

Module 8: Strategic Reading

• Big Picture: Strategic Reading
• Reading and the Online Learning Journey
• The SQ3R Method for Strategic Reading
• Apply the SQ3R Method
• Read Journal Articles Strategically
• Take Effective Notes on Online Readings
• Review your Learning