GED Online Student Orientation #2
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WELCOMES YOU TO: GED Orientation for Distance Learning
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PowerPoint used to introduce students to the GED online class at Region 16 ABE program.
Transcript of GED Online Student Orientation #2
REGION 16 WELCOMES YOU TO:
GED Orientation for Distance Learning
Session Two:
Learning Styles Inventory
Time Management
Online Learning Myths
CourseSites
Myth #1 – Anytime, Anywhere…
Myths of Online Learning…
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #2 – Cramming Your Work Into One Log-on Session
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #3 – Online Courses Are Easy
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #4– I won’t have to follow any schedule since it’s all online.
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #5– Broken Computers Are Great Excuses
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #6 – You Will Be Taught How To Use A Computer
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #8 – It Is OK To Procrastinate
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
Myth #9 – There Is No Personal Attention From Your Teacher
Myths of Online Learning… Cont.
Well Not Exactly…
• What kind of learner are you?
• Do you know what to do to help yourself learn?
Learning Styles Inventory…
LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY…
Complete this Learning Style Inventory. Be ready to discuss, so you'll need to record the information.
Harper College Distance Learning Orientation
Copy and paste your results to a Word document and save it on the desktop in the GED Class folder. You will use this information later.
• Time Management is one of the biggest problems for online students.
Managing Time…
http://onlinelearningtips.com/2010/03/08/top-10-time-management-tips-for-online-students/
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE:
TimeInformationWorkspace
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR TIME.
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TIME MANAGEMENTCreate some type of schedule – electronic or
paperInclude:
Class timesWork timesStudy timesDaily activitiesFree timeBe sure to include 10 hours for your online
work.
TIME MANAGEMENT“Budget” your time
Do what you hate first.BLOCK study time and class time.Review older informationLeave “emergency” time.Use your “high energy” time for more
difficult subjects
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE INFORMATION.
NotesHandoutsQuizzes and TestsAssignmentsE-mail or MessagesCourse Resources
INFORMATION MANAGEMENTClass rulesCalendarNotesWebsitesPhone NumbersProgress Chart
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR WORKSPACE.Develop a routine.Put school items in a specific place in your
home.Create a study space or areaMake sure your computer is in working order
and necessary programs are installed.Use checklists.Find someplace where you can concentrate.
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS KNOW:“It doesn’t matter if you did it—if you can’t find it.”“Sitting in a classroom does NOT make you a student!”“I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.” - Mae West
Don’t make excuses…
Just DO IT!
