MASTERING ONLINE
New Way Learning
Learning, Communicating &
Collaborating
Thru Technology
New Channels of Communication
• Learning /Obtaining Info.
thru the Internet/WWW. Web-based
instruction instead of classroom participation.
• Communicating thru word processing, email,
discussion board, calendar tool, etc.
• Collaborating thru ONLINE connection,
discussion board, email, & whiteboard.
What Will You Need?
MPC online courses require you to have:
• Reliable access to a computer with an Internet
connection (for e.g., an ISP or AOL account)
• A working email account (many free ones)
• A word processing program (e.g.,MS Word)
Technical/Computer Skills Needed
• Knowledge (& use) of web screens/addresses,
ability to navigate/browse the Web, know-how
to organize/save files, & skill in using search
engines (for e.g., using Google)
• File Management (creating folders, saving &
storing files in folders, file naming rules, &
retrieving files are necessary skills)
More Computer Skills Needed
• Basic Word Processing skills: starting/
opening files, typing in text, using spell check,
naming/saving files, & storing/retrieving files.
• Trouble-shooting/Problem Solving skills:
Use the variety of Resources available to you –
For e.g., Your Problem Solving skills, your
instructor/techie/friends skills, & online HELP.
Anytime
You Decide the Best Time
& the Best Place
For YOU to Learn
S ELF - Directed
UN - Deterred
C ommited to Doing BEST
C entered: Focused
E ffective: Produce Results
Self - Celebrant
S K I L L S
Tapping Your SUCCESS Skills
Take Charge . . . Be Self-Directed
ID Your Goals, Expectations & Benefits
Learn Course Purpose/Requirements,
Timelines, Technical How-To, & Content
Manage Your Time, Effort & Effectiveness
More Success Tapping - Stay. . .
Determined to Succeed,
Committed to Doing Your BEST
Centered or Intentional Focused
Effective & Relevant
Celebrate Your Successes
Mastering An Online Course
• ID the Course Purpose
. . .See Course Description
• Learn the Course & Technical Requirements
. . .See Course Menu or Homepage
• Observe the Timelines
. . .See the Course Calendar
PERS 51 Career Planning
Purpose
SELF ASSESSMENT: To encourage/assist you in
exploring & gathering info. about yourself (Ideal
work, preferences, & goals)
AND
Explore WORLD OF WORK: Learn to research
various job market resources (on Web, People,
print, etc.)
SYNTHESIZING for “informed” Career Planning
PERS 51 Career Planning
Attend ORIENTATION meeting/Questionnaire
Learn Course & Technical REQUIREMENTS
Read Requirements/Grading
Check Course Calendar (once a week)
Review Table of Contents TOC/LESSONS
Complete Assignments (on time)
Stay in Touch with Jacqi & ENJOY Yourself
Using Moodle
• What is Moodle
Web-based educational program (for MPC)
that facilitates LEARNING thru online tools.
• Accessing Moodle
go to ilearn.mpc.edu
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