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Online Orientation–Module One

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MODULE 1: THE BASICS OF ONLINE LEARNING

Note: Please do not send us Microsoft Works documents, we cannot view them. You can send Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, or rich text files (.rtf).

First open your Word Processing Program, then copy this page into your word processing document, complete the third column, and return via an email attachment to: online.courses@gotoltc.edu

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Send the Exercise to LTC: Directions for completing, and returning a document.

BASIC PRINCIPLE	GUIDELINES	PERSONAL GOAL
		Exercise/Assignment: In this box, write 2-3 specific goals of how you expect to achieve the basic principles.
High degree of personal motivation and self discipline	You may miss encouragement and mutual support from a traditional course It is easy to become uninterested and disengaged Must plan a schedule to stay motivated Discipline yourself to complete assignment	1. 2. 3.
Time required, time investment and time management	May require a greater time investment than traditional class Must discipline yourself to read, study, research and think For a three-credit class, 9+ hours of work are expected each week of the course	1. 2. 3.
Computer technology, hardware and software investment necessary to satisfactorily undertake graduate distance studies	Moderate to high degree of computer literacy is required Requires more than just word processing skills View a complete list of the hardware and software requirements for any Lakeshore Technical College course Decide if you are willing to make the technology commitment that is necessary to succeed	1. 2. 3.
Interactivity	Most courses will expect you to post responses to questions online You may also be asked to complete team assignments Interactivity online requires a higher level of commitment than traditional courses	1. 2. 3.
Peer Review	Check out the following Web site: A Guide to Gracious Criticism Review the article about peer review and in your own words; write three directions about how to peer review an assignment.	1. 2. 3.

*** If you are getting frustrated please contact Heather for a 1 hour
session on campus for help. *** or call 1.888.GO TO LTC, Ext. 1278.

Course Outline Module Two