Studying Online: Succeeding through Distance Learning at University

Description

Helping you get to grips with online learning, this book contains a wealth of practical tips and strategies that will make studying online easier. Covering the advantages of online learning as well as the problems you might face, this book provides tried and tested advice to help you overcome those difficulties so that you can work to the best of your abilities. Identifying techniques designed specifically for studying online, this key guide explores topics and methods such as the differences between traditional and online study, preparing for online study as well as planning and organising; making sole working a collaborative and shared experience; reading online, online notetaking, using study forums, using video, collaboration, and coping with online exams; understanding the possible effects on mental and physical health and how to cope with the distractions the virtual world can bring while taking care of your mental and physical health. Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Contents List of illustrations Acknowledgements Introduction Part I Getting ready for online study ► 1 What is different about online study? ► 2 Preparing for online study Part II Studying online ► 3 Reading online ► 4 Online notetaking ► 5 Using study forums ► 6 Using video ► 7 Effective online collaboration ► 8 Coping with online presentations ► 9 Coping with online assessment Part III Coping online ► 10 Avoiding distractions ► 11 Online well-being Useful resources Index