Chapter 10 Learning Online
What are 1 or some of the main chapter goals?
•How to develop useful strategies for online classes
•How to use technology to be more academically successful
•How to cultivate your research skills
•What information literacy skills are and why they’re important
•What plagiarism is and how to avoid it
What are the ABC's of mindfulness
Aware
Being
C-ing things and responding my wisely
What is a SWOT analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
What are some of the benefits of completing your degree before transfer?
Save Money
Earning Potential
Ease of Transfer
Building Relationships
How do you maintain Successful Academic Progress??
Maintain a 2.0 or higher
Complete 67% of attempted courses
What are some of the benifits of online learning
–You control when you learn.
–You control how you learn.
–You control how fast you learn.
What are the C factors in becoming mindful and setting goals
•Curiosity
•Control
•Career Outlook
•Challenge
Name a discipline in the circle of learning?
Psychology
Math
Physics
Art
Biology
Chemistry
History
Sociology
Literature
Political Science
What is reverse transfer?
Courses sent back to the 2year from the 4year to complete the Associates degree after you have transferred to the 4year.
What are some characteristics of successful students?
•Attend all classes.
•Participate in class.
•Be goal oriented.
•Plan to study.
•Verify information carefully.
•Practice self-advocacy
What online strategies involve a pen and a piece of paper?????
taking notes!
What part of attitude adjustment will have you adjusting a meter?
•Turn down your negativity meter.
What is step 1 of finding your dream job
"Discover your bliss"
How can you fight University Tuition Surcharge?
-Be cautions in taking unnecessary courses
-Choose major wisely
(Students will be charged an additional 50% surcharge for any additional course hours they register for once they pass 140 hours toward their Bachelor’s degree)
What "good" aspect of online learning can be a friend to your bottom line?
•Affordability: a small price for a very powerful tool
What is a statement that should be outlawed in college?
•“I thought college classes would be more interesting than they are.” Interesting is in the mind of the beholder.
•“I didn’t learn a thing in that class.” Actively search for what you can take away from a class, even if it didn’t quite meet your expectations.
•“The text is really dull. Why bother reading it?” Reading might not be your favorite pastime, but you might learn more from a textbook than you can predict.
•“The professor is soooooo boring.” In life, we all interact with all types of personalities, so begin to appreciate differences in communication styles.
•“Why do I have to take this required course? What’s the point?” The point is to broaden your horizons, expand your skills as a critical thinker, and become a lifelong scholar.
What is step 2 of finding your dream job?
"conduct preliminary research"
What is the most important step in Degree Planning????
Meet with your academic advisor often!!!