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Get Prepared to Study Online
Non-Award | UNL-UNL64 | 2019
Course information for 2019 intake
Prime yourself for the online learning environment.Learn to plan your studying schedule. Measure the pros and cons of studying online and look at the tools you’ll need. Break down effective email, research and time-management techniques.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- -
Get Prepared to Study Online
About this subject
This Unit Covers:
In the Online Classroom
- How to Prepare for Your First Online Course
- How to Set Up a Home Office for Online Learning
- How to Do a Computer Check-Up
- Your online Classroom Environment
- Pros and Cons of Online Education
- Juggling School and Life
- Managing your time
- How Do You Know When to Drop Your Online Class
- How to Stay Healthy as a Distance Learner
- Communication
- Introduction to Email Etiquette
- How to Get Class Work Done at Work
- Tips for Tests, Papers & Homework Assignments
- How to be a Better College Reader-Reading Strategies
- How to Conduct Research Online
- Creating Your Assignment
- Software and Tools of the Trade
Printable Book – Successful Study Skills
Module A: getting started
Module B: planning your study
Module C: understanding your learning package
Module D: preparing assignments
Module E: developing writing skills
Module F: preparing for examinations
Module G: learning in groups
Module H: using the library
Module I: effective learning
Module J: getting help
Module K: the purpose of study
If you are considering studying in the online environment or in a blended delivery mode and have not studied recently you should take this subject. Get Prepared to Study Online provides you with a foundation for how you will need to operate within an online environment to be successful as an online learner. In additional, this subject also provides you with the ability to develop your independent learning skills for further study or is returning to study. The subject will address how to plan your study, write assignments, develop your writing skills, prepare for exams, learn in groups, and use a library and how to get help. This subject is not assessed and does not count as a prerequisite for entry to tertiary studies. This subject is designed solely to help you develop the necessary skills you will need to succeed at tertiary study and does not have any tutorial support.
This UNILEARN subject does not include tutorial support. This subject has flexible commencing and completion dates.
- Online Discussion (100%)
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Entry requirements
Others
This unit does not assume that you have any prior knowledge beyond general reading and writing skills. It does presume you are self-motivated and capable of self-directed learning.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
0 EFTSL
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