How to Learn Online: Strategies for Success
A practical guide to developing successful online learning strategies and study skills for digital education environments.
A practical guide to developing successful online learning strategies and study skills for digital education environments.
Discover proven strategies to excel in online learning environments. This course, designed by edX's learning experts, equips you with science-backed techniques for successful e-learning. Learn effective note-taking methods, time management skills, and ways to create an ideal study environment. Explore strategies for active participation in online discussions and techniques to maintain focus and motivation. Ideal for new online learners or anyone looking to enhance their digital learning experience.
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What you'll learn
Develop effective self-care techniques for maintaining a healthy learning mindset
Master time management skills using common technology tools
Apply key learning strategies backed by research from edX partners
Build strong connections with fellow learners and instructors in online environments
Create an optimal work area to enhance focus and productivity in online learning
Understand the connections between memory, sleep, and effective learning
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides essential strategies for successful online learning, curated by the edX learning design team. It covers a range of topics crucial for effective e-learning, including self-care techniques, time management, learning strategies, and building connections in a digital environment. The curriculum is designed to address common challenges faced by online learners, such as note-taking during live or recorded sessions, participating effectively in online discussions, and creating an ideal study environment. Participants will learn science-backed techniques that can be applied to any online learning platform, helping them to maximize their learning potential and overcome typical obstacles in digital education.
Welcome
Module 1
Self-care for Learning
Module 2
Space, Time, and Technology
Module 3
Learning Strategies
Module 4
Communication and Community
Module 5
What's Next?
Module 6
Fee Structure
Instructors
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Pioneer in Digital Media Studies and Educational Technology
Nina Huntemann serves as Senior Director of Academics and Research at edX, following 15 years as an associate professor in Communication and Journalism at Suffolk University. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research focuses on digital media studies, particularly gaming and gender studies, as evidenced by her co-edited works "Gaming Globally: Production, Play and Place" and "Joystick Soldiers: The Politics of Play in Military Video Games"
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Expert in Learning Experience Design and Digital Pedagogy
Robyn Belair serves as Learning Designer at edX, bringing over 16 years of experience in higher education and educational technology. Her expertise spans developing online and hybrid courses for undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular focus on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles and accessibility. She partners with faculty and instructional librarians to create engaging learning experiences, incorporating user experience (UX) design with pedagogical frameworks in what she terms "learning experience design" (LX). Her contributions include designing the "How to Learn Online" course at edX, where she collaborates with Dr. Nina Huntemann and Ben Piscopo to help new online learners develop effective study strategies. Beyond course development, she specializes in coaching faculty for online instruction and creating accessible learning experiences for students with cognitive disabilities.
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