A Student's Guide to Online Learning

<b><i>“This book is a treasure-trove of ideas practical tips and thoroughly sensible advice!” </i></b><br>Dr Cora Beth Fraser Associate Lecturer and Honorary Research Associate with The Open University<br><br><b><i>“An essential guide for anyone considering online learning – whether wholly online or through blended learning.”</i></b><br>Natacha Harding University of Winchester UK<br><br><b><i>“Gina May and Tim Bentley have written a must-read guide for anyone who is considering studying online.”</i></b><br>Yolanda De Iuliis Student Support Worker The Open University researcher and host of podcast ‘Conversations About Mithras’<br><br>Online learning skills differ from those needed for face-to-face learning. A Student’s Guide to Online Learning teaches you how to develop those skills through a range of advice examples and practical exercises whether you are undertaking distance wholly online or blended learning.<br><br>Many students experience difficulties when dealing with the differences between learning in the traditional and digital environments. A key component of the successful completion of any online or blended course is confidence and enjoyment this book enables you to have both.<br><br><b>This book covers all you need to know for your online course including:</b><br><br>•<span></span>How to develop an academic online persona<br>•<span></span>How to communicate in synchronous and asynchronous situations including tutorials and forums<br>•<span></span>Tips on confidently networking behind the computer screen<br>•<span></span>Advice on qualifications career paths and employability skills<br><br>Written by experienced academics who act as mentors throughout A Student’s Guide to Online Learning is an accessibly written comprehensive one-stop guide for students at all levels who are learning online in any capacity.<br><br/><b>Gina May</b> is an Independent Course Provider; Associate Lecturer at the Open University and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a particular interest in online teaching and learning. <br><br><b>Tim Bentley</b> is an NHS Paramedic and Paramedic Educator responsible for mentoring student paramedics in their clinical education. He has a particular interest in and has championed and implemented Virtual Learning Environments and web services.<br><br><br/>