Full Description
Power Up serves as a textbook for students of all backgrounds who are new to online learning. It also occasionally serves as a reference book for instructors who are also novices in the area, or who need insight into the perspective of such students. The purpose of the book is to provide readers with the knowledge and practice they need to be successful online learners:o Practical, straightforward languageo Focus on helping students acclimate to the online classroom fastero Key information and suggestions for succeeding as an online learnero Common relevant topics covered with an online spin, such as motivation, time management, and self-knowledge o Detailed discussion of topics of particular relevance to online learnerso Application of current research and theory on learning styles and personality profiles to online learningThe new edition includes timely new chapters covering hot topics like e-books, hybrid modality, and mobile and 21st century learning. First edition chapters have been expanded to reflect new developments in educational technology and to include updated research & statistics.
Contents
Brief Table of ContentsPART I BEFORE CLASSChapter 1 Becoming an Online Learner 1Chapter 2 Know Thyself: Self-Discovery for the Online Learner 9Chapter 3 Motivation and Goal Setting: Overcoming Obstacles 15Chapter 4 The Commitments of an Online Student:Managing Your Priorities 23Chapter 5 The Online Classroom and Community 31Chapter 6 Navigating Learning Management Systems 37Chapter 7 The Hybrid Balance 49Chapter 8 Communicating Online: Who, What, When, How, and Why 55Chapter 9 Working in the Online Classroom 63Chapter 10 Thinking and Researching Online 69Chapter 11 Strategies for Successful Online Learning 79Chapter 12 The Evolution of Learning 87Chapter 13 Computer Concerns 95Chapter 14 E-Books: The Evolution of the Textbook 103Chapter 15 Creating the Ideal Personalized Study Environment 109PART V EMPOWER YOUChapter 16 Preparing for the First Day of Class 117Chapter 17 Maintaining Your Online Success 123Appendix A Financing Your Education 129Appendix B Understanding the Importance of Accreditation 131
