SSS023 Introduction to Learning Online (5)
CSU Discipline Area: Unallocated to a CSU Discipline code (OTHER)
Duration: One session (or one term)
Abstract:
Introduction to Learning Online is a fully online and self-paced program that firstly provides students with the opportunity to gain additional experience of an online environment. Secondly, this subject is an avenue for students to develop their skills in online communication and collaboration by participating with other students in the University's online learning environment - CSU Interact.
Rather than focussing on technical matters, learning activities are designed to promote the development of practical skills and effective approaches to online learning. The planned learning activities will make online learning both productive and rewarding for students during the course of their university study and beyond. At least 30 hours of personal study will be required to complete the subject satisfactorily.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Term 1 | |
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| Distance | Dubbo | Term 2 |
| Distance | Dubbo | Term 3 |
| Distance | Dubbo |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SSS023
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
NIL Students will need to have access to the Internet and email.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Use the online learning environment, CSU Interact, for maintaining effective interactions with other participating students;
- Apply Internet navigation skills, using search tools to locate relevant information;
- Select and critically evaluate information gained from Internet sources;
- Explain the role of self-management within effective online learning;
- Demonstrate approaches that ensure meaningful participation in an online learning community;
- Identify own strengths and plan any next steps to take to ensure successful online learning experiences; and
- Find resources or services that support further development in effective online learning.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
*Getting started - subject introduction *Introducing an online learning environment *CSU Interact - the online leaning environment at CSU *Finding support for learning *Communicating and sharing *Learning online - successfully *Learning styles and online learning *Introducing the Internet *Basic Web searching *Evaluating information from the Internet *Referencing sources from the Internet *Final matters - subject conclusion
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.