20890211Study Skills For Online Learners
Course Information
Description
This course will provide learners opportunity to develop skills in access of online resources, netiquette, online communications, online study skills and use of Blackboard. The course will address specific challenges encountered by learners in the online environment. Learners will focus on strategies for test taking, note taking, time management, self-awareness, maintaining motivation in the online environment, and emotional intelligence.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Demonstrate the skills needed for successful online learners.
    Assessment Strategies
    Responding to a communication case study
    Completing a navigation scavenger hunt
    Documenting technology requirements for online classes
    Completing a minimum of 3 assignments using online tools in the course
    Criteria
    Apply netiquette for communication case study
    Investigate the Blackboard course site
    Research where to find technology requirements for online classes
    Create a blog entry
    Participate in discussion board
    Interact in a small group activity

  2. Use study skills to be successful.
    Assessment Strategies
    Submitting note taking samples demonstrating various strategies
    Documenting a test taking action plan
    Completing a time management packet
    Criteria
    Use a minimum of 2 different note taking techniques
    Outline a test taking plan for before, during and after the test
    Use a daily To Do List
    Use a Weekly Schedule
    Use a Monthly Calendar

  3. Practice self-awareness, motivation, and emotional intelligence.
    Assessment Strategies
    Completing Journal entries reflecting on self-awareness assessment
    Completing a case study focued on personal motivation
    Completing a test on Emotional Intelligence earning a "C" or better
    Criteria
    Write multiple journal entries focued on personal self-awareness
    Apply motivational strategies to solve a case study
    Describe the 4 pillars that contribute to emotional intelligence
    Explain how emotional intelligence contributes to personal success