E learning student guide

Cách học online hiệu quả. E-Learning guide is a comprehensive learning tool that provides a foundation for all online learners. It is an invaluable reference book that all online learners should use throughout their studies.

Quick Reference Index Technology Tips for Online Students Before Online Coursework Begins 38 Evaluating Online Resources 40 Timesaving Technology Tips 50 Accessibility 51 Managing Your Files 54 Using the World Wide Web 59 Using Your Web Browser 65 Using Email 68 Using Microsoft Word 70 Technology Support 73 Developing a Technology Contingency Plan Acronyms and Emoticons 170 75 Study Tips for Online Students Online Real-Time Chats 138 Online Discussion Boards 141 Email 145 Listserves 149 Online Group Projects 150 Online Exams 153 Online Presentations 156 Online Readings and E-Books 158 Online (Electronic) Portfolios 160 Turning in Assignments Online 162 Online Whiteboards 163 E-Research 165 How-To Tutorials Index Tutorials included in the book (and on the Premium Website) Checking Your Computer’s Hardware Profile in Microsoft Windows T3 Creating Folders and Staying Organized in Microsoft Windows T5 Checking Your Computer’s Hardware Profile on a Macintosh Computer T7 Creating Folders and Staying Organized on a Macintosh Computer T7 Tracking Changes in a Microsoft Word Document T8 Adding Notes or Comments to a Microsoft Word Document T9 Understanding Adobe Acrobat PDF Software T13 Creating an Adobe Acrobat PDF Document T13 Adding Individual Notes to an Adobe Acrobat PDF Document T15 Saving Favorites in Microsoft Internet Explorer T17 Organizing Favorites in Microsoft Internet Explorer T18 Caching Materials for Viewing Offline with Microsoft Internet Explorer T20 Opening New Windows in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator T22 Saving Bookmarks in Netscape Communicator T23 Organizing Bookmarks in Netscape Communicator T23 Finding Your Course Materials in Blackboard T29 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in Blackboard T30 Turning in Assignments in Blackboard T23 Participating in the Virtual Classroom or Chat in Blackboard T33 Posting to a Discussion Board in Blackboard T34 Finding Your Course Documents and Assignments in Blackboard T36 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in Blackboard T37 Finding Your Course Materials in WebCT T38 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in WebCT T39 Turning in Assignments in WebCT T40 Participating in Chat in WebCT T42 Posting to a Discussion Board in WebCT T43 Finding Your Course Content in WebCT T45 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in WebCT T46 Finding Your Course Materials in eCollege T47 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in eCollege T48 Turning in Assignments in eCollege T49 Participating in Chat in eCollege T51 Posting to a Discussion Board in eCollege T52 Finding Your Course Documents and Assignments in eCollege T53 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in eCollege T53 Troubleshooting Problems T59 E-LEARNING COMPANION A Student’s Guide to Online Success THIRD EDITION Ryan Watkins Michael Corry The George Washington University Australia • Brazil • Japan • Korea • Mexico • Singapore • Spain • United Kingdom • United States E-Learning Companion: A Student’s 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Learning products are represented in Canada by Nelson Education, Ltd Compositor: MPS Limited, A Macmillan Company Cover Designer: RHDG/Angelyn Navasca Cover Images: Background image: suprun Top to bottom, DOConnell; webphotographeer; Siephoto For your course and learning solutions, visit www.cengage.com Purchase any of our products at your local college store or at our preferred online store www.ichapters.com Printed in the United States of America 13 12 11 10 09 Contents PRAISE FOR THE E-LEARNING COMPANION ABOUT THE AUTHORS TO INSTRUCTORS TO STUDENTS x xi xix E-LEARNING READINESS SELF-ASSESSMENT ix xxii Selecting the Right Opportunities for Success Online Increasing the Odds of Your Success Be Realistic with Your Time Review Distance-Learning Options Consider the Timing Balance Your Academic and Work Commitments Balance Your Academic and Personal Commitments Get Your Feet Wet: Take an Online Course of Personal Interest Review Prerequisite Requirements 10 Verify Your Support Services 10 13 SUMMARY CHAPTER EXERCISE 14 DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? 14 Create a Plan for Online Success 16 Planning for Online Success 16 Setting Realistic Expectations of Online Coursework 20 Common Misconceptions of Online Coursework 20 Clarifying Personal Expectations and Setting Goals 22 Building Comprehension Skills 24 Establishing Study Times 26 Creating an Effective Study Environment 27 iii iv CONTENTS Planning with Learning or Physical Disabilities in Mind Familiarizing Yourself with the Course Design 33 Staying in Touch 33 Creating an Effective Plan 34 SUMMARY 35 CHAPTER EXERCISE 36 DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? 36 Technology Tips for Online Students Tips for Before Online Coursework Begins 38 Tips for Evaluating Online Resources 40 Tips for Avoiding Plagiarism and Copyright Violations Tips for Online Security and Privacy 49 Timesaving Technology Tips 50 Tips for Accessibility 51 Tips for Managing Your Files 54 Tips for Using Apps 58 Tips for Using the World Wide Web 59 Tips for Downloading 61 Tips for Searching the World Wide Web 62 Tips for Choosing a Search Engine 64 Tips for Using Your Web Browser 65 Tips for Using Email 68 Tips for Using Microsoft Word 70 Tips for Using E-Books 72 Tips for Technology Support 73 Developing a Technology Contingency Plan 75 SUMMARY 45 76 CHAPTER EXERCISE DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? 32 77 78 Time Management Strategies Success Strategy One: Don’t Procrastinate 79 Success Strategy Two: Don’t Wait for Perfection 80 Success Strategy Three: Combine Activities 81 Success Strategy Four: Don’t Expect Your Instructor to Always be Online 82 79 38 CONTENTS Success Strategy Five: Keep to a Schedule 82 Success Strategy Six: Use Your Free Time Wisely 83 Success Strategy Seven: Learn to Say No 83 Success Strategy Eight: Make Use of Technology 85 Success Strategy Nine: Manage the Time That You Spend Online 86 Success Strategy Ten: Know Your Studying Prime Times SUMMARY 88 CHAPTER EXERCISE 88 DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? 89 Developing Positive Online Relationships 90 Online Relationships 91 Making a Good First Impression Online Effective Online Communications Tips Staying Organized Online 96 SUMMARY 103 CHAPTER EXERCISE 103 DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? 105 E-Learning Vocabulary 91 93 106 Understanding the Basic Lingo 106 Checking Technology Requirements 113 Familiarizing Yourself with Required Hardware Familiarizing Yourself with Required Software SUMMARY 124 CHAPTER EXERCISE 124 DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? 125 114 117 Maintaining Motivation in an Online Course 127 Selecting Courses 128 Finding an Application 129 87 v vi CONTENTS Keeping Your Goals in Mind 129 Developing Your Motivational Support System Visualizing Your Success 131 Communicating with Your Instructor 131 Being an Active Participant 132 Rewarding Yourself Throughout the Semester Developing Healthy Habits 133 SUMMARY 134 CHAPTER EXERCISE 134 DID YOU STAY FOCUSED? QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE HOW-TO TUTORIALS GLOSSARY 135 137 T1 G-1 REFERENCES AND RECOMMENDED READINGS CREDITS INDEX QR R-1 C-1 I-1 Quick Reference Guide How to Use This Quick Reference Guide Online Real-Time Chats 138 Online Discussion Boards 141 Email 145 Listserves 149 Online Group Projects 150 Online Exams 153 Online Presentations 156 Online Readings and E-Books 158 Online (Electronic) Portfolios 160 Turning in Assignments Online 162 Online Whiteboards 163 E-Research 165 Summary 167 137 137 130 132 CONTENTS HOW TO How-To Tutorials List of Tutorials T1 Overview of Tutorials vii T1 T2 Checking Your Computer’s Hardware Profile in Microsoft Windows Creating Folders and Staying Organized in Microsoft Windows T3 T5 Checking Your Computer’s Hardware Profile on a Macintosh Computer T7 Creating Folders and Staying Organized on a Macintosh Computer Tracking Changes in a Microsoft Word Document T8 Adding Notes or Comments to a Microsoft Word Document Working with Documents in Google Docs 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 T7 T9 T11 Understanding Adobe Acrobat PDF Software T13 Creating an Adobe Acrobat PDF Document T13 Adding Individual Notes to an Adobe Acrobat PDF Document T15 Saving Favorites in Microsoft Internet Explorer T17 Organizing Favorites in Microsoft Internet Explorer T18 Caching Materials for Viewing Offline with Microsoft Internet Explorer T20 Opening New Windows in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Communicator T22 Saving Bookmarks in Netscape Communicator T23 Organizing Bookmarks in Netscape Communicator T23 Opening New Windows and Tabs in Mozilla Firefox T25 Saving Bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox T26 Organizing Bookmarks in Mozilla Firefox T27 Finding Your Course Materials in Blackboard T29 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in Blackboard T30 Turning in Assignments in Blackboard T32 Participating in the Virtual Classroom or Chat in Blackboard T33 Posting to a Discussion Board in Blackboard T34 Finding Your Course Documents and Assignments in Blackboard T36 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in Blackboard T37 Finding Your Course Materials in WebCT T38 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in WebCT T39 Turning in Assignments in WebCT T40 Participating in Chat in WebCT T42 viii CONTENTS 31 Posting to a Discussion Board in WebCT T43 T45 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in WebCT T46 Finding Your Course Materials in eCollege T47 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in eCollege T48 Turning in Assignments in eCollege T49 Participating in Chat in eCollege T51 Posting to a Discussion Board in eCollege T52 32 Finding Your Course Content in WebCT 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Finding Your Course Documents and Assignments in eCollege T53 40 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in eCollege T53 41 Finding Your Course Materials in Angel T54 42 Sending an Email and Adding an Attachment in Angel 43 Turning in Assignments in Angel T55 44 Posting to a Discussion Board in Angel T57 45 Finding Your Course Documents and Assignments in Angel T58 46 Finding Your Assignment Grades and Feedback in Angel T58 47 Troubleshooting Problems T59 T55 Praise for the E-Learning Companion “E-Learning Companion is a comprehensive learning tool that provides a foundation for all online learners It is an invaluable reference book that all online learners should use throughout their studies.” —Wendy Rybinski, Bisk Education “The E-Learning Companion provides tutorials that cover several course management systems and operating systems, making it good for students, no matter what platform they are using.” —Amber M Epps, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh “The E-Learning Companion is a supplemental text that would be a great addition to any online introductory course The Companion addresses common concerns and roadblocks distance students typically encounter: time management/procrastination, technology issues, and online studentinstructor relationships.” —Melissa Vosen, North Dakota State University “I like the binding and size A very handy guide chock full of useful information.” —Caroline Lieber, Post University “Excellent, excellent [The chapter exercises] provide pertinent practice that will set a strong foundation for the course Fabulous!” —Diana Nystedt, Palo Alto College ix ... resources Key Features of This Book E- Learning Readiness Self-Assessment The E- Learning Readiness Self-Assessment on page xxii helps students evaluate their readiness for online success Students... today’s high-tech college experience For example, several new e- learning technologies have emerged, while the growth of e- learning in high schools has often improved the baseline e- learning study... actively engaged in e- learning activities, they have been collected in a new Quick Reference Guide that enables students to easily get help on specific topics while working online The Quick Reference