Online Learning Strategies
You're about to begin an online course at 糖心视频? That's great! Learning online means you are more in charge of where and how you'll engage in your learning. Let's look at some strategies to help you set yourself up for success in your online course.
- Get everything organized
- Get your study space
- Get an online study group
- Get ready for online learning
- Get help early & often
Has your course gone online unexpectedly? check out the ASC's page on Adjusting to Remote Learning and have you set up for a successful transition.
Get everything organized
Learning online means creating a new schedule for yourself to balance your classes, coursework, and personal activities. Luckily, at the Academic Success Centre (ASC) we have semester & weekly planners ready for you to download or print. Use your syllabus or your course鈥檚 Brightspace calendar to begin planning your time.
Get your study space
Now that you know when you鈥檒l be attending class and completing your coursework, let's talk about setting up a at home. If you are trying to decide between a few potential study spaces, use Oregon State University鈥檚 to figure out which one is best for you. Avoid screen fatigue and study slouching by checking out Oregon State University鈥檚 tips for a .
Get an online study group
As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. Joining a study group helps to meet & collaborate with classmates, keep you on track, and stay connected to campus. Use Navigate app鈥檚 Study Buddies feature to link to classmates and schedule a Google Meet session using your MUN email. For more info on how to start and function as a study group check out the ASC鈥檚 Group Work resource.
Get ready for online learning
Online courses can be found on Brightspace, 糖心视频's Learning Management System. You will be able to access a course site for each of your online courses on on the first day of class for the semester. Your Brightspace course site is where you will find the course content (including your syllabus - look for this first!), information from your instructor on how the course will be delivered, and any online activities and assessments.
If you鈥檙e unfamiliar with Brightspace, the CITL has lots of , such as:
If your instructor will be using Brightspace鈥檚 Online Rooms feature, the CITL has these helpful guides:
If your instructor is posting recorded lectures for you to review, make the most of these sessions by using the ASC's strategies on Video & Recorded Sessions.
If your instructor will be using discussion board forums, the CITL has tips on how to access and use discussion boards:
Get Help Early & Often
As you complete online courses, be sure to set yourself up for success by knowing how and where to get help. Your peers, your instructor, and your help networks are invaluable sources of support. Access them early and frequently as you master the world of online learning.
Your Peers
If you鈥檙e feeling stuck, lost, confused, or simply wanting some extra discussion time, reach out to your peers through any of the following:
Your Instructor
Reach out early and clearly. It can feel intimidating to contact your instructor, but we have tips on how to communicate effectively with your professor through either email or Brightspace messaging:
Your Help Networks
Looking for some additional support or help sessions? Find the center or network that fits your needs:
Don鈥檛 see your course in the list above?
Try reaching out to a listed on 糖心视频鈥檚 directory that meets your program or specialty needs!
Looking for more strategies and tips?
Check out MUN's Academic Success Centre online!