#SS-03-16 How to Learn Online: Getting Started
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- Course level: All Levels
About Course
The Open UniversityDescription
Embrace the opportunities that online learning offers.
Since Covid-19, there has been an increased interest and in some cases, a necessity to move learning online.
This course draws on the expertise of the The Open University – a global leader in online learning. You will explore online learning and the wide-ranging benefits it brings to learners.
You’ll discover the skills required for online study and evaluate your own study skillset. You’ll also examine how students form online communities and how they benefit from flexible study arrangements while still being supported by dedicated tutors.
Online learning takes advantage of technology to simulate or improve upon traditional methods of teaching. You’ll be introduced you to some of these teaching methods, including looking at two periods of European history, teaching chemistry through the online OpenScience Laboratory and using free apps to practise writing Chinese characters.
Who will you learn with?
I am a creative and innovative education practitioner who values learning and seeks opportunities to learn, develop and grow and support others.
Open University Course Developer. Instructional Design and Media Production at Chemistry Communications. Interested in open education, languages, data viz, design. Former Communications Lecturer.
Who developed the course?
The Open University (OU) is the largest academic institution in the UK and a world leader in flexible distance learning, with a mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas.
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Established1969
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LocationMilton Keynes, UK
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World rankingTop 510Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
What Will I Learn?
- Explore and understand the key aspects of online learning
- Identify and recognise the main differences between online and campus-based university learning
- Assess how studying online can match personal interests and preferences, and help to develop skills – preparing you for future online study
Topics for this course
Why study online?
WELCOME TO THE COURSE VIDEO (01:59)00:6:59
WHAT DO YOU DO ONLINE? EXERCISE
FROM GOING ONLINE TO LEARNING ONLINE ARTICLE
YOUR ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCES ARTICLE
THE INFORMAL–FORMAL SPECTRUM ARTICLE
What is formal online learning?
How do you study online?
Online learning uses technology to simulate or improve traditional teaching methods. The course introduces us to some of these teaching methods, including looking at two periods in European history, teaching chemistry through an online open science lab, and practicing writing Chinese characters using a free app. These teaching methods are all very good and worthy of reference.
This course takes us through how students form online communities and how they can benefit from flexible learning arrangements while still having the support of dedicated mentors. It was very rewarding.
In this course we can discover the skills needed for online learning and evaluate our own learning skill set. I have to say that the online courses are really great.
The course draws on the expertise of the Open University, a global leader in online learning. Join us as we explore online learning and its broad benefits for learners. Well said.
The rise of online learning has been slow as COVID-19 has led to a long suspension of classes for many students. Interest has increased and, in some cases, it may be necessary to move learning online.
Material Includes
- Official Certificate
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Target Audience
- If you are considering, or new to online learning, this short course offers you the perfect starting point to prepare you for your online learning journey.