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- Am I smart enough for e-learning? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning can make you wonder if you’re secretly stupid. It’s easy to get really stuck, and start to panic. Before long, you’re asking yourself… Am I that dumb? But don’t hit the panic button yet. Let’s look at a really common scenario. Say you’ve just started a course. You’ve found ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - Are you chicken about learning online? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyIf e-learning leaves you feeling vulnerable, there’s nothing wrong with you. E-learning’s confronting on several levels. Some of them are bound to set off a bit of anxious clucking. Let’s look at why you might be feeling vulnerable when you learn online – and what you can do about ...
Views: 1107(1 vote) - E-learning forums - Are you putting off posting? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning forums trigger some extreme reactions – you'll either love them, or hate them. Some people just love electronic discussion boards. They see e-learning forums as a natural extension of emails and texting. And they get real value out of talking to other learners – it’s a great way ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - Hate studying online? Try these solutions! - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyWhen you hate studying online, your course seems to last forever. It’s a million times harder to find the motivation to keep going. It’s a lot easier to just turn on the TV, and put off doing any reading for another day (or week). So if you hate studying online what can you do? There ...
Views: 1658(1 vote) - How to like studying online - Why e-learning is cool - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyE-learning is cool for so many reasons. You could write a whole book about what it can do for you. But you might disagree. Maybe your e-learning course doesn’t make you feel like you’re skipping through the Land of Chocolate. Maybe it looks more like a long, tedious trek through the desert. ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - How to post on e-learning forums - The 5 golden rules - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyAn e-learning forum can be a confusing place. What goes on in there? How does it all work? And what should you say when you post on forums? Your e-learning forum will quickly become familiar when you start using it to interact with the other students in the course. But you can get a ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - Late assignment? How to get an extension on a paper - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyA late assignment can really stress you out. You know that sinking feeling. You wake up, and you just know something’s wrong. But you can’t quite put your finger on it. Is it someone’s birthday? Did you miss an appointment? You check the calendar. Oh, no. That explains the sense of ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - The 10 laws of learning online - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyKnowing the laws of learning online can save you more than one headache. Because while e-learning’s fantastically flexible, it still comes with rules. And some of these rules are unwritten. That means you might not find out what’s really expected until it’s too late. Here’s a quick ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - The quick and dirty guide to referencing - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyAre you worried about how to do references? You're not alone - many people really struggle with this topic. That’s because it looks so complicated. It’s hard to know where to start. It’s very common to be confused about: • how to reference • when to reference, and • why you need ...
Views: 1123(1 vote) - What if nothing goes right? E-learning without drama - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyWhat if nothing goes right with your new online course? What if you don’t like the tutor, struggle with the technology and find the course material too hard? There are a million worst-case scenarios you could conjure up. When e-learning is still new and strange to you, it’s easy to get a ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Improve your grades with this one technique - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2012 from Liz HardyIf you want better marks, there are plenty of things you can do. You can: • present a structured, logical argument • write clearly • proofread like a maniac, and • reference your sources. Chances are you already know about these techniques. But there’s one more little ...
Views: 1614(3 votes) - Is e-learning like having children? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2013 from Liz HardyWondering how you’re going to juggle being a parent and an online student? Don’t panic! When you’re a parent, you already have a whole lot of life experience. You can apply that directly to learning online. So how is e-learning like having children? 1. Being an online student is both ...
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