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Course Name: CNSL F090 Introduction to Online Learning

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Instructor's Name: Dr. Judy Baker

Course Description: Concepts, tools and techniques for success in online learning. Through self-assessment, online interaction, and use of the various tools and resources of the Internet the student will develop an understanding of the skills needed to be successful when engaging in online instruction.

What types of Required Meetings? No meetings on campus are required.

Any proctored exams required? No

Dates/Times for exams and meetings: No exams or meetings will be held on specific dates.

Course Objectives:

The student will be able to:

1. register for appropriate online classes and develop an academic plan


2. assess personal characteristics related to success in the use of Online learning


3. use internet terminology and tools related to online instruction


4. develop information competency skills using and citing appropriate online library and internet databases for academic research


5. collaborate online with the instructor and class members using contemporary Internet tools


6. develop learning strategies to get an "A" in an Online class


7. analyze and calculate personal, social, academic and work time to develop a time management plan

Assessments:

1. Student interaction and collaboration with instructor and class members


2. Assignment completion


3. Personal statement


4. Student group project

1. Self-assessments that include online assessments and assessments in the text to assess computer skills, motivation, ability to be successful in online learning.


2. Assignments include documents to turn in and graded forum activity.


3. Group consensus exercise where 4-5 class members must meet, online, using a chat room, or forum to interact and dialog to meet the requirements of the exercise. A team leader and team scribe are required to get the group together and scribe and submit the dialog among the group members and the conclusions reached.

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