Creating a Map
for Success
Online Learning Essentials
Activity 3
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Introduction
A successful online learner carries a map
just like a traveler on a new adventure.
As an online learner, you need create
your own map - a map that clearly
defines how you intend to succeed in an
online course. It is important to identify
what you want to do. How you will know
you are being successful?
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Directions
On the following slides are several questions and text
boxes to use for responses to these questions.
Consider how your new learning experience may
impact your study skills and work habits. What might
need to change? Who will you ask for help? In what
areas might you succeed and where might you have
struggles?
Activity 3 provides you with an opportunity to create a
map for successfully participating in an online learning
environment.
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General Information About You
What is your name?
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What is the name of
your online course?
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What is today’s
date?
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Why do you plan to take an
online course?
This course is not available at my school.
I have a schedule conflict and I can’t take the course with others at
my school.
Other:
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In what ways do you anticipate that your
success in an online course may benefit you?
I will earn credits that I need in order to graduate.
I will be expanding my knowledge in a specific subject area.
I will improve my SAT score.
I will be better prepared for college.
I will become a lifelong online learner regardless of my future career.
Other:
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What do you anticipate as obstacles as
you participate in your online course?
Checking my email everyday
Keeping up with my assignments
Coursework may seem too easy
Coursework may seem too hard
Concentrating on my course during the school day
Staying in touch with my Online Teacher or my online classmates
Trouble with the Internet at school or at home
Software or hardware issues
Other:
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Where will you do your coursework?
Media Center – I will work alone.
Media Center – I will work with other online students.
Computer Lab – I will work with other online students.
Classroom while other students are taking a regular class
Classroom – I will work alone.
Classroom – I will work with other online students.
Other:
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Who can you contact for help?
Online Instructor
Mentor Teacher
Online classmates
Another teacher at my school
School counselor
Administrator
Instructional Assistant
School Volunteer
Other:
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You have completed your map!
1. Print the slide show.
2. Place your printed slides in your
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3. Exit from the PowerPoint
show. If prompted to
save again, click NO.
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