| |
How do I learn? - Online
learning is much more than simply reading facts and regurgitating
information back to the instructor. No, online learning is dynamic,
interactive, and collaborative as students have the ability to work
in groups and actively participate in real-time and asynchronous
discussion with their instructor and classmates. In addition, the
online format is conducive to meeting students' multiple learning
styles through the delivery of various media such as the written
word, audio, graphics, video, and animation. All a person needs to
begin this online educational adventure with others is a computer and internet connection.
What do I need to succeed? - For
a student to be successful in the online environment, he/she must
be self-disciplined and willing to interact with classmates and the
instructor regularly. Your Instructor will do everything possible
to answer all questions and make sure that you are in position to
succeed.
Use the following resources to assist
you at BGSU:
- BGSU
Library - Search electronic journals, periodicals, books, magazines, and even contact a
librarian all online with BGSU's online library.
- BGSU
Bookstore- Buy books online through BGSU's online bookstore.
- Download
Center - It is important for Distance Learning students to check the Download Center
for available and updated free plug-ins such
as Real Player, Flash Player, Quicktime Player,
etc. These free plug-ins may be required in some
online courses.
- Blackboard
FAQ's for Students - This link will provide answers to common questions, instructions for completing
basic tasks, and other pieces of information
to help you become familiar with taking an online
course.
- My BGSU Portal Self Help Pages -This link will provide information regarding the MyBGSU Portal at BGSU. There are links to documents and websites to assist you with any questions pertaining to MyBGSU.
- An
Online Course Experience - Get the BIG picture of what an online course entails.
- Save
$$ - Check out this distance learning calculator - See how much $$ DL may save you.
- Is
Distance Learning for me? - Take this self evaluation for potential online students.
|
|
