Preparing to Learn Online at University

Offered By: University of Leeds via FutureLearn

Course Description

Overview

Improve your online study skills and get academic online learning tips

Learning online is very different from learning in an on-campus classroom and often involves independent study.

On this course, you will explore and learn about various different approaches to online learning.

You’ll develop practical skills that will enable you to become an effective online learner at a university level.

You’ll discover methods for collaborating and communicating online effectively and learn the best practice for conducting online research.

By the end of the course, you’ll have mastered the independent study skills and tools for online learning that work for you.

This course is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate university students who need advice and tips on how to take their university studies online.

Please note this course will run without facilitation.

Syllabus

Being an effective online learner

Welcome
Online study skills
Reflective learning
Summary

Communicating and collaborating online

Welcome to Week 2
Communicating online
How to collaborate online
Summary

Researching online

Welcome to Week 3
Researching your project
Critical thinking and success at university
Summary

Taught by

Neil Morris