Training and Learning Online
Develop essential skills for effective online learning, including study techniques, communication, collaboration, and research strategies.
Develop essential skills for effective online learning, including study techniques, communication, collaboration, and research strategies.
This course equips learners with essential skills for successful online learning, whether for work, leisure, or formal studies. Led by Neil Morris from the University of Leeds, the course covers effective learning strategies, online communication and collaboration, and research skills. Over three modules, participants explore techniques for reading, note-taking, and reflection, as well as strategies for productive online discussions and teamwork. The curriculum also includes guidance on conducting online research and developing critical thinking skills. Through a mix of readings, quizzes, and interactive activities, students gain practical experience in applying these skills to various online learning contexts.
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What you'll learn
Develop effective online learning strategies that work for you, and produce useful and reflective notes
Contribute meaningfully to online learning discussions
Develop the skills to lead productive collaborative work online
Explore research tools and approaches to find and evaluate online information
Apply critical thinking skills to online learning and research
Manage time effectively in online learning environments
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1 Hours PreRecorded video
3 quizzes
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to effective online learning strategies and skills. Through three focused modules, learners develop essential techniques for studying, communicating, and researching in digital environments. The curriculum begins with strategies for effective online learning, including reading techniques, note-taking methods, and reflective practices. It then progresses to online communication and collaboration skills, covering topics such as productive discussions and teamwork in virtual settings. The final module focuses on online research skills, including effective use of search engines and critical evaluation of online sources. Throughout the course, participants engage in practical exercises and discussions to apply concepts to real-world online learning scenarios. By combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, the course prepares learners to excel in various online educational and professional development contexts.
Week 1: Being an effective online learner
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 2: Communicating and collaborating online
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 3: Researching online
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Neil Morris, Professor at the University of Leeds
Neil Morris is the Chair of Educational Technology, Innovation and Change in the School of Education and the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Digital Transformation at the University of Leeds. A National Teaching Fellow with multiple awards for teaching excellence, he has a research background in neuroscience and focuses on educational technology, online learning, and blended learning. Morris has published extensively on the impact of these technologies on student engagement and learning outcomes, co-authoring textbooks such as Study Skills Connected and Studying a MOOC: A Guide. He also co-leads the FutureLearn course Blended Learning Essentials and teaches Training and Learning Online, aimed at enhancing educators' skills in digital instruction.
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