Network Skills for Online Learners
Instructors: Tom Smith, John Stremikis, Don Hanna
1 credit
Course Purpose
Learning online requires that you master the tools and techniques of information management and collaboration on your own desktop as well as over the network. Balancing personal life, work and education, creates a challenging situation. This course will get you up to speed with the course tools and procedures and improve your efficiency and effectiveness in communication, collaboration and research. You will examine your own learning goals to maximize the benefits you receive from the MEPP program.
Course Topics
Setting Up Your Learning Environment
- Installing, updating and testing software
- Getting started with course communications
- Backing up your work
- Troubleshooting your network, your tools and applications
- Addressing security at home, work and on the road
Managing Information
- Strategies for email effectiveness and managing multiple email accounts
- Using a formal document management system for personal organization and group/team projects
- Conducting professional Web and library searches
- Organizing your desktop and your "My Documents" folders
Learning at a Distance
- Participating in online discussion forums, email, wikis and online conference environments
- Succeeding as a distance learner
- Juggling roles, responsibilities and time
- Making your life mission happen
Desktop Skills and Groupwork
- Sharing data between desktop applications and team members
- Mastering templates and styles
