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New
to Distance Learning?
Evaluate
Yourself | Positive Reinforcement | Resources for Distance Students
Welcome to
the world of distance learning! Whether you are a novice or
an experienced distance student, this page has links to information
that will help you become a successful online learner. So sit
back, oil your fingers, and get ready to sample sites that range
from the basics of distance learning to signing up for online
courses!
This section
provides information on what distributed learning is, what
you can expect as a student, and what your instructors can
expect from you.
- World
Campus 101 Select the link "Begin WC 101" and choose the topics that address your needs as a prospective
distance learning student.
Evaluate
Yourself as a Potential Distance Student
Below
are links to several tests to see how well you are prepared
to be a distance learner. Pick one that's right for you!
- Distance_educator.com
quiz Nine-item multiple choice quiz to check your readiness
to be a distance learner.
- Are
Distance Learning Courses for Me? This questionnaire,
adapted from "Are Telecourses for Me?" from PBS-Adult Learning
Service, The Agenda, Spring 1994, attempts to determine
how well distance-learning courses would fit your circumstances
and lifestyle. Take the challenge.
- The
OnlineLearning.net Self-Assessment Quiz If you would
like to find out if you are the kind of person who will
do well in an online course, this four-part quiz may help
you make a decent prediction about your success as a distance
learner.
Need a Little Positive
Reinforcement?
Nervous
about being a cyberstudent? The links below will help you
learn the fundamentals of being a distance student.
- What
Makes a Successful Online Student? This is a power house
of information on topics related to successful distance
learning. Check out the great links!
- Tips
For Success! Ten suggestions that will ensure a positive
learning experience for you.
- Learn
the Net! This link will take you to a list of articles
on tools to use for online learning, for example, master
the basics, find information, download files, etc. Have
fun!
Resources for
Distance Students!
Think
you are in this alone? No way! Check out the sites below for
tips and ideas that will make you head of the class.
- Guide
to Grammar and Writing Great links to information on
sentence structure, principles of composition, forms of
communication, interactive grammar quizzes, and much more!
- Guidelines
for Working in Virtual Teams This site covers info on
virtual socialization, collaboration, language, and technical
skills needed to participate in virtual teams.
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