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Table of Contents

Learning On the Net
by
William A. Draves

Chapter 1: Welcome to Online Learning
Chapter 2: Why We’re Learning Online
Our Knowledge Economy
Why Online Learning is Better
Your Reasons to Learn on the Net
Are You Right for Online Learning?
Chapter 3: How Online Learning Is Different
How Young People Learn Online
You Will Feel Differently
Chapter 4: How We Learn
Create Your Learning Environment
Maintain Your Positive Attitude
Encourage Yourself
Use Your Experiences
Variety Is Good
Chapter 5: Creating Your Learning Environment
Where to Set Up Your Computer
Enhancing Your Online Learning Room
Set a Time and Schedule
Chapter 6: The Technology of Online Learning
Dealing with Technical Problems
How to Find Your Own Techie
What an Online Classroom Looks Like
Chapter 7: How Knowledge Is Organized Online
How Information Is Organized on a Web Site
Knowledge Is Organized Differently
Using the Discovery Method Online
Chapter 8: Accessing Course Content
Readings
How Much Time to Spend Online
Your Peak Learning Time
Listening to Online Lectures
Chapter 9: Participating in Online Discussions
Netiquette and Rules for Online Discusssions
How to Disagree Online
How to Interact with Your Instructor Online
How to Ask a Good Question
Chapter 10: Taking Online Quizzes
How Online Quizzes Are Structured
Cheating Online
Chapter 11: Learning Face-to-Face
The New Role of Face-to-Face Learning
Offline Distance Communication
Chapter 12: Online Learning in Your Future

Appendix A: The Top 20 Most Important Things to Do to Prepare for Your Online Course

Appendix B: Terms

Appendix C: Questions to Ask Your Online Instructor

 

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