Welcome Learners!
As the world comes together in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and to mitigate the spread of the virus, learners are needing to navigate new ways of meeting their educations goals. I am offering this free course to help learners prepare for remote and online learning. This course is designed to empower you to get the most out of your online learning experience, no matter where your learning takes place.
The series of modules introduce you to foundational strategies and techniques to help you reach your learning goals. We talk about the importance of self-care and sleep, addressing challenges involved with creating a space for learning, time management, effective study strategies and practices, and social learning.
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GETTING STARTED
Welcome to this short book of "How to Learn Online". During this difficult time when millions of us around the world are caring for our communities by social distancing and working and learning from home, this book is created to help achieve your learning goals. You may find that learning online is more flexible than learning in face-to-face environments. Often in online course, you can move at your own pace, reviewing material that is difficult or skipping things you have already mastered.
Online learning environments can also increase opportunities can also increase opportunities to connect with your peers and instructor through synchronous video conferencing and asynchronous discussion forums. To be a successful online learner requires commitment and planning. But don't be daunted. This brief book will help you prepare for learning online, giving you practical advice and strategies informed by the science learning.
Learning online is NOT about learning alone. In fact, social learning (learning with others) is an important aspects of successful learning.
WHAT IS SELF-CARE?
Self-Care for Learning
One observation that I would say is universally true is that self -- care is critical for successful learning. A healthy mind and body is a mind ready to learn. Self-care means taking an active role in preserving and protecting your well-being and it is especially important during times of stress and change.
