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Finding Resources Online

theProfessor — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:40:54 +0000

Electronic resources abound, and they can be of very high quality. The best way to find peer-reviewed, high-quality journal articles is to access them through your online library, or to purchase the articles through an article provider. How… (more)

Organizing Your Online Research

theProfessor — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:11:49 +0000

What have others said? As you conduct preliminary research in the library, you will find books and articles on your topic. As you read the material, try to form an idea of what the major issues have been in the discussions about your topic…. (more)

Avoiding Isolation During Online Class

theProfessor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:27:15 +0000

Keep active in your online class. Visit your course on a regular basis, just like you were going to class. Keep up on the discussion postings, turning in your papers on time, and do the readings. It will make you feel more connected if you … (more)

Getting the Feel of an Online Student

theProfessor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:23:58 +0000

In a traditional classroom, you meet your fellow students and faculty and create a real community; even it’s only for the length of the class. You notice when your classmates look upset or even who is there and who is absent. That’s part of… (more)

Alertness in Online Class Chat

theProfessor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:21:51 +0000

Chatting during an online class may be a breeze, but it can even be a lot easier if you do these measures:
Be on time. Just be on time for your chat. In fact, be a little early so you can get the feel of the chat room. If you are going to … (more)

Basic Online Course Conversation Rules

theProfessor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:06:02 +0000

Know the chat room signs and symbols. Some online schools, to facilitate a civil conversation, give certain signs and symbols special meanings. For example an ellipses (…) sometimes is put at the end of a sentence to mean there is more to… (more)

Online Class Chatting

theProfessor — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:01:06 +0000

Now your professor wants you to attend a live chat session with some of your classmates - it’s a chance to show your stuff, but how can you be effective? Should you be formal or informal? What about introductions?
Despite its great conveni… (more)

Easy Online Studying

theProfessor — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:46:19 +0000

Before you can get started on any online school assignments, you need to find a place to study. A separate space for your online class will help you stay focused on your work, and keep your study materials organized. This area should be des… (more)

A Comfortable Online Learning Environment

theProfessor — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:44:05 +0000

Some people think that studying at home is easy, but when it comes down to actually studying, they find that their workspace for online classes is just so uncomfortable. Below are some solutions:

Make it comfortable. Consider your workin… (more)

Separate Space for Online Learning

theProfessor — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:41:16 +0000

Being enrolled in an online course, it’s not always easy to have a space for yourself, especially if you have a family or a small home. It may be that there’s a work area around there, but then your kids or relatives keep bugging you arou… (more)