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| Introduction | |
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| Debunking the Myths of Online Education | |
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| Taking online courses is "settling" for a lesser-quality education | |
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| I am feeling overwhelmed; online learning must not be for me | |
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| I don't know my way around a computer: I can't do this! | |
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| With online education, I am "going it alone" | |
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| I am online all the time; this will be easy! | |
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| Online learninf requires less time than traditional education | |
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| Since this is an online course, I can complete the coursework whenever I want | |
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| My online Coursework will not be respected by others | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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| Where do I Start? | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Technology Basics | |
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| Getting Comfortable with Online Campus | |
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| Exploring the Online Classroom | |
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| Knowing What to Look For | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Getting Organized | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Getting Organized | |
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| Where to Find the Space | |
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| Special Considerations When Working at Home | |
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| Finding Office in the Community | |
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| Where to Find the Time | |
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| The Importance of Balance | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| "Where do I turn for Help?" Knowing Your Resources | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Getting Answers to School-Specific Question | |
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| Technological Resources | |
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| Academic Resources | |
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| Social Resources | |
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| Counseling Services | |
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| Financial Support | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| When the Worst Happens and How to Cope | |
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| Introduction | |
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| The Importance of Perspective | |
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| Technology Matters | |
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| Tips and Tricks to Minimize Technical Catastrophes | |
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| Responding to Common Problems | |
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| Family, Work or Personal Emergencies | |
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| Physical Limitations to Writing | |
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| School-Related Problems | |
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| When You Have Fallen Behind... | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Learning Styles | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Know Your Strengths | |
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| The Delivery of Information | |
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| Kolb's Learning Styles | |
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| Other Considerations in Learning Style | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Written Communication | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Computer-mediated, Communication, Academic Style | |
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| Discussion Boards | |
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| Emails | |
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| Formal Writing Assignments | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Conducting Quality Research for Your Online Class | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Why Research? | |
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| Types of Resources | |
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| Researching for Your Online Class | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Citing Your Sources | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Citing 101 | |
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| Knowing When to Cite | |
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| Knowing How to Cite | |
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| Peparing to Cite Your Sources | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Reflection Questions | |
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