1. What makes for successful online learning?
While online learning is great for its flexibility and convenience, successful online learning requires specific skills and habits of mind.

2. What makes for successful online learning?
Three key categories:
Time management
Self-directed learning
Self-advocacy

3. Time Management: Let’s hear your ideas!
What do you think your biggest time management challenge will be this semester? (type your answer in the chat pod)
Take notes to keep track of key words/phrases—build on them when discussing next slide

4. Tips for good time management
Use course syllabi to plan ahead
Find a schedule that works for your personal circumstances
Take responsibility for meeting deadlines

5. Self-directed learning & self-advocacy Let’s hear your ideas!
What do the phrases “self-directed learning” and “self-advocacy” mean to you? (type your answer in the chat pod)

6. Tips for self-directed learning
Understand what is expected of you and how to best achieve those expectations
Identify which study methods work best for you and adapt them as needed
Use available resources even without explicit instructions to do so
Poll #7

7. Tips for self-advocacy
Identify what your needs are
Take the initiative to seek out help early
Ask for assistance rather than waiting for it to be offered
Poll #8 re: self-advocacy

8. Online Learning at CMCC
eRacer
•Every online course at CMCC has its own eRacer site
•Your courses will be listed under “My Courses” on your CMConnect page

9. eRacer
Common template for MCO courses; instructors can adapt the template but all courses will share common elements
BIO 115 used as example in vodcast; note especially the weekly announcement re: assignments; these announcements along with the syllabus will be very important tools for staying on track

10. Online learning at CMCC
Your class list under “My courses” will include two additional eRacer sites:
‣Online Writing Center
‣Advising site: check this site at least three times a week for important announcements, handouts, resources, etc.

11. Online learning at CMCC
Specific features of the online MCO degree program:
Proctored Exams : instructions and related forms are posted on the MCO Advising eRacer site
Adobe Connect Learning Community Events: virtual classroom used for collaborative learning and preparing you for the workplace

12. Some words of advice . . .
“A&P is a beast, don't let yourself fall behind because you will never catch up. You have to spread the homework over the entire week ...”
“Just try your best.”
“Make sure to study what the teachers give out and put your heart into it. If you can, find something that you have in common in what you read and be interested!”

13. More words of advice . . .
“Have a good support system of people around you who will keep you motivated and not distract you.”
“Try not to have too much anxiety over the tests. There is always someone in your shoes at the same time.”
“Be prepared and manage your time well, make sure you study and work to obtain your final goal - graduation!”