Getting started with online learning
This series is a blog and video podcast resource designed to provide students with a first port of call when studying in a NET or BLK paper.
Themes
Getting started
Lockdown: How to study at homeThe Guardian (International Edition) provides its collection of "What to do" advice from students for successful learning in a new "distance" modality (such as during a nationwide pandemic lock-down).
Online learning: Where do I startA student's guide: Getting underway with your first online/blended class at Waikato
Connecting with classmates and helping each other onlineWhen you are feeling all alone, there are other students in the course feeling the same way. See information about how to stay in contact, and good ways of helping each other.
Getting help
Where to get help: Student LearningHelp with your assignments on campus or at a distance (video or written comment)
Where to get more help: University library lifelineVisit the Library, online or in person, and 'Chat with a Librarian" for search and referencing advice.
Handling the technologyThere are many pages of help files covering the different technology that you might encounter including Moodle, Google, Turnitin (Tii), Mahara (ePortfolio), (and there are help pages for everyday technology like Powerpoint, Excel, Word etc )
The skills you need (and how to develop them)
Managing time6 tips for managing your time and managing your self online
Asynchronous online discussionsHow to learn from your teachers and your classmates in online discussions (NB: asynchronous means online written discussions happening over a pre-set period of time)
What to write in a discussionDo you feel like it's all been said already? We have advice for you
LeadershipThree ways of showing leadership online. Remember, your contribution is positive and helpful.
ExpectationsYou know what your teachers expect of you, and what you can expect of them, and of your classmates.
Effective communication onlineWriting clearly, and disagreeing constructively. We expect participants to maintain a high standard of courtesy, respect and language. This page explains how to participate in forum discussions.