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Resources for Distance Students | SDSU Distributed Learning Courses
Welcome to the world
of distributed learning! Whether you are a novice or an experienced
distance student, this page has links to information that will help
you become a successful online learner. So sit back, oil your fingers,
and get ready to sample sites that range from the basics of distance
learning to signing
up for SDSU online courses!
New
to Distributed Learning? Check Out the Links Below!
This section provides information on what distributed learning is,
what you can expect as a student, and what your instructors can
expect from you.
- SDSU
Policy on Distance Ed - Provides information on guidelines,
principles, and implementation of SDSU distance education programs.
- What
is Distance Education or Distance Learning and Who Needs It?
A four-part document that offers answers to questions regarding
distance learning. After loading the page, scroll down to mid-page
to read questions and answers.
- Learner's
Smart Guide to Distance Education Learning at a distance depends
on your personal motivation, and perseverance as well as learning,
and problem solving skills. We know you are up for the challenge!
- World
Campus 101 Select the link "Begin WC 101" and choose
the topics that address your needs as a prospective distance learning
student.
- The
Distance Learner's Guide - Check out the summary, features,
and table of contents to the book that provides everything the
distance learner or prospective distance learner needs to know
about the on-line learning environment.
- Time
Comparison between Distance Education and a Traditional Class
This link will explain how to calculate the hours needed for a
typical online class.
- What
Every Student Should Know About Online Learning An informative
article by Dr. John E. Reed of Kennesaw State University.
- Distance
Learning Calculator Want to compare the cost of a distance
course to a "bricks and mortar" course? Use the distance
learning calculator to determine how much money you can save by
taking a distance course.
Evaluate
Yourself as a Potential Distance Student
Below are links to several tests to see how well you are prepared
to be a distance learner. Pick one that's right for you!
- Distance_educator.com
quiz Nine-item multiple choice quiz to check your readiness
to be a distance learner.
- Are Distance
Learning Courses for Me? This questionnaire, adapted from
"Are Telecourses for Me?" from PBS-Adult Learning Service, The
Agenda, Spring 1994, attempts to determine how well distance-learning
courses would fit your circumstances and lifestyle. Take the challenge.
- The
OnlineLearning.net Self-Assessment Quiz If you would like
to find out if you are the kind of person who will do well in
an online course, this four-part quiz may help you make a decent
prediction about your success as a distance learner.
- Are
you ready to take an online course? Use the following self-assessment
to determine if you are ready to take an online course. This assessment
covers both technical as well as learning style considerations.
- How
Do I Learn Best? This site gives you an opportunity to determine
your preferences for the way you work with information - a key
ingredient for success in an online course.
Need
a Little Positive Reinforcement?
Nervous about being a cyberstudent? The links below will help you
learn the fundamentals of being a distance student.
- What
Makes a Successful Online Student? This is a power house of
information on topics related to successful distance learning.
Check out the great links!
- Tips
For Success! Ten suggestions that will ensure a positive learning
experience for you.
- How to Succeed
in a Distance Learning Course This guide from Terra Community
College provides suggestions and tips covering subjects like study
skills, course organization information, and scheduling suggestions
for distance learners.
- Learn
the Net! This link will take you to a list of articles on
tools to use for online learning, for example, master the basics,
find information, download files, etc. Have fun!
- Netiquette
for the Road We expect other drivers to observe the rules
of the road and the same is true as we travel through cyberspace.
Here are a few pointers to help you out ;-)
- Student
Testimonial See for yourself how distance learning made one
student's dream come true!
Resources
for Distance Students!
Think you are in this alone? No way! Check out the sites below for
tips and ideas that will make you head of the class.
- The
Reference Desk Created by Jim Martindale, this is a gold mine
of links to on-line references including maps, dictionaries, encyclopedias,
on-line calculators, science tables, etc. Also provided are links
to information on academic subjects as arts, science, language,
technology, health, the environment, and many more.
- Study Tips!
Been away from school for awhile? Here are some links on grammar,
note-taking, scheduling, etc., that will get you back on track.
- Study Guides
and Strategies An exhaustive set of links to study guides
in many different languages for reading, testing, math, science,
and writing.
- Guide
to Grammar and Writing Great links to information on sentence
structure, principles of composition, forms of communication,
interactive grammar quizzes, and much more!
- Guidelines
for Working in Virtual Teams This site covers info on virtual
socialization, collaboration, language, and technical skills needed
to participate in virtual teams.
- Distributed
Learning Fact Sheet - Information on SDSU library, computing
assistance, reference and consultation services, newsgroup support,
etc.
Ready
To Go! Check
Out SDSU's Course Offerings.
The links below provide
information on SDSU online classes.
SDSU
Distributed Learning Courses
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