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Distance Learning Orientation

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Material Type: Tutorial
Technical Format: HTML/Text
Date Added to MERLOT: February 01, 2007
Date Modified in MERLOT: September 03, 2012
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The Distance Learning Orientation is intended to get students on the right track for success. There are three sections in this orientation: Learning Online, Using Blackboard, and Basic Computer Skills. The Distance Learning Orientation may be completed in its entirety or you may select the sections that best meet the needs of your students.

  • Learning Online
    Taking an online course is different than taking a "regular" course in a classroom. Student find out more about what learning online is like and how to be successful in the Learning Online Orientation. Topics covered include:
    • What are the characteristics of a successful online student?
    • How much time do I have available for a course?
    • What is my learning style?
    • Am I ready to learn at a distance?
    • Is my computer ready for distance learning?
    • How can I find reliable resources on the Web?
  •  Using Blackboard
    This section provides an orientation to Blackboard and includes multimedia tutorials. If your school uses Blackboard Version 6, your students may find this helpful
  • Computer Skills
    This section provides a brush-up on basic skills students need to be successful online students-- including using attachments, downloading files, saving files, finding files, etc.

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Primary Audience: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Professional
Mobile Compatibility: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements: The Distance Learning Orienation includes re Flash movie tutorials. However, each tutorial is captioned and should be accessible.

Language: English
Cost Involved: no
Source Code Available: no
Accessiblity Information Available: unsure
Copyright: yes
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