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Online Learning: A User-Friendly ApproachFor High School and College Students
Preparing Students for Online Learning
Ozarks Technical CollegeWalden University
Instructional DesignerOnline Faculty
Leslie Bowman
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Steps to Success
Pre-Class Preparation
In-Class Follow Up
Practice
Reinforcement
Sustainable Habits
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Preparation for Online Learning
GoalsPrioritiesReading Writing Note Taking Outlining
LMS
Technology
Word Processing
Practice
Reinforce
Develop
Maintain
Self Guided
Credit SuccessCourse
P R D M
Lacks accountability
More in-depth but lacks follow-up
Follow – upAccountability
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Typical Excuses
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Completing work fully &
on time
• Planning & scheduling tasks
StudySkills
• Reading & following directions
• Notes, outline, & studying
Time Management
Organization
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Dear Professor
I had to work late last night and couldn’t get my assignment done. Please give me an extension.
My kids’ ball game was rescheduled for tonight because it rained last night. I’m not going to be able to get my assignment done for tomorrow.
My boyfriend took my computer to work and dropped it. Now it doesn’t work. What should I do?
I’m going on cruise to Fiji and there is no internet anywhere on the island because everything is so primitive so can I turn in my work in two weeks?
I left my jump drive at work so I need to turn in my work late this week.
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Online Learning
A User Friendly Approach for High School and College Students
• How does it work?• Study habits• Communication• Class structure• Assignments • Learning activities• Time management• Writing• Research • Common mistakes • Maintaining good habits
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
What Students Say
These strategies help tremendously because this system provides a basic structure that is self explanatory to help college students keep track of assignments and due dates.
If used correctly this system could raise grades and lower the number of assignments turned in late or not turned in at all.
I know I struggled quite a bit with my grades until I used this system and now I have straight A's. It definitely has made a difference for me.
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Practice & Reinforcement
Tasks/Calendars
Notes/Outline/Summary
Accomplishments
Reasons/Excuses
Improvement Plan
Implement practice activities in Gen Ed courses
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Task List
What tasks are due next week? How much time do you plan to spend on each?
Due date
Time needed
Task description
Date completed
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Outlines & Notes
What concepts, issues, topics in the assigned readings apply to the discussion questions and other assignments this week?
Assignment description
Outline
Detailed notes
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
What Students Say
I double check to make sure I wrote everything on the task chart. Then I print the chart and post on my board by the computer.
Taking notes helped me with remembering everything that I had read and makes it easy to jot things down as I go along in my readings.
The weekly planning showed me how to get work done early so I have a few days to look it over and make it better before the due date.
The task list only took about 10 minutes. The outline and notes took a couple of hours but that’s study time well spent.
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Learning Summary
What did you learn this week?
How will you apply this to real life work?
What else do you still want to learn about these issues, concepts, topics?
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Planning & Scheduling
What is due next week?
When will you begin and complete each discussion or assignment?
How much time will you spend each day?
Standard calendar
Days of week
Hours of day
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Accomplishments
What tasks were completed on time?
What tasks were not completed?
Why were these tasks incomplete?
What is your plan for improvement?
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
What Students Say
Figuring out why I didn’t get some things done on time was a real eye-opener. I learned where I was wasting time.
Making a plan for avoiding the same mistake next week and then writing it down really helped me get assignments done on time.
Filling in the calendar weekly helps with organization to make sure I turn things in on time.
The learning summary and accomplishments took about 30-45 minutes and were a good review.
The scheduling takes less time each week as you get into the routine of planning.
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
In-Class Reinforcement
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Implement Skills in Class
Grade study skills homework activities
Homework each week
Choose activitiesto match assignments
Use all study skillsactivities from midterm to end of term
Use basic study skills activities the first weeks
Alternate study skillsactivities
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
Maintaining Effective Habits
Midterm and BeyondMidterm and Beyond
All Activities Every Week
Tasks Calendar
Notes Projects
Leslie BowmanOnline Learning
http://elearningprof.net
What Students Say
Though many students may not realize it, organization makes up for a large portion of college grades.
Some students don't know the first thing about organizational skills or how to go about getting organized.
It is a fabulous idea and I do not know why more teachers don't make this available to students.
The time spent each week on this system is what you should be doing on your own anyway. It’s study time and reading and writing time.
Online Learning: A User-Friendly ApproachFor High School and College Students
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