MASTERING ONLINE

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MASTERING ONLINE
MASTERING MPC'S ONLINE COURSES
A New Way of Learning
Anytime Anywhere
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New Way Learning
A New Way of Learning
Learning, Communicating Collaborating
Thru Technology
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New Channels of Communication

• Learning /Obtaining Info.
• thru the Internet/WWW. Web-based instruction
  instead of classroom participation.
• Communicating thru word processing, email,
  discussion board, calendar tool, etc.
• Collaborating thru ONLINE connection, discussion
  board, email, whiteboard.

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What Will You Need?

• MPC online courses require you to have
• Reliable access to a computer with an Internet
  connection (for e.g., an ISP or AOL account)
• A working email account (many free ones)
• A word processing program (e.g.,MS Word)

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Technical/Computer Skills Needed

• Knowledge ( use) of web screens/addresses,
  ability to navigate/browse the Web, know-how to
  organize/save files, skill in using search
  engines (for e.g., using Google)
• File Management (creating folders, saving
  storing files in folders, file naming rules,
  retrieving files are necessary skills)

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More Computer Skills Needed

• Basic Word Processing skills starting/ opening
  files, typing in text, using spell check,
  naming/saving files, storing/retrieving files.
• Trouble-shooting/Problem Solving skills
• Use the variety of Resources available to you
• For e.g., Your Problem Solving skills, your
  instructor/techie/friends skills, online HELP.

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Anytime
Anytime Anywhere
You Decide the Best Time the Best
Place For YOU to Learn
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Tapping Your SUCCESS Skills
Take Charge . . . Be Self-Directed

• ID Your Goals, Expectations Benefits
• Learn Course Purpose/Requirements, Timelines,
  Technical How-To, Content
• Manage Your Time, Effort Effectiveness

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More Success Tapping - Stay. . .

• Determined to Succeed,
• Committed to Doing Your BEST
• Centered or Intentional Focused
• Effective Relevant
• Celebrate Your Successes

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Mastering An Online Course

• ID the Course Purpose
• . . .See Course Description
• Learn the Course Technical Requirements
• . . .See Course Menu or Homepage
• Observe the Timelines
• . . .See the Course Calendar

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PERS 51 Career Planning

• Purpose
• SELF ASSESSMENT To encourage/assist you in
  exploring gathering info. about yourself (Ideal
  work, preferences, goals)
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• Explore WORLD OF WORK Learn to research various
  job market resources (on Web, People, print,
  etc.)
• SYNTHESIZING for informed Career Planning

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PERS 51 Career Planning

• Attend ORIENTATION meeting/Questionnaire
• Learn Course Technical REQUIREMENTS
• Read Requirements/Grading
• Check Course Calendar (once a week)
• Review Table of Contents TOC/LESSONS
• Complete Assignments (on time)
• Stay in Touch with Jacqi ENJOY Yourself

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Using Moodle

• What is Moodle
• Web-based educational program (for MPC) that
  facilitates LEARNING thru online tools.
• Accessing Moodle
• go to ilearn.mpc.edu
• Save this address in Your Favorites