Online learning skills

Online learning skills have a relationship with more general study skills, yet there are specific competencies that need to be acquired. This practical guide provides ideas and suggestions for practitioners in developing online learning skills with their learners. Written in an open learning style, the guide includes short exercises and discussion sections on themes including self-management, communication, reading and note taking, self-assessment and learning strategies. Contents Chapter 1 How to use this guide Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 What is online learning? Chapter 4 Responsibility Chapter 5 Self-Management Chapter 6 Communication Chapter 7 Self-Assessment Chapter 8 Working with others Chapter 9 Writing with a word-processor Chapter 10 Reading and note-taking Chapter 11 Research and searching skills Chapter 12 Analysis Chapter 13 Learning strategies Chapter 14 Conclusions Appendix 1 Practical suggestions Appendix 2 Useful contacts Appendix 3 Useful publications.