1st Edition

Studying Online Succeeding through Distance Learning at University

By Graham Jones Copyright 2022
    244 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    244 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    Helping you get to grips with online learning, this book contains a wealth of practical tips and strategies that will make studying online easier.

    Covering the advantages of online learning as well as the problems you might face, this book provides tried and tested advice to help you overcome those difficulties so that you can work to the best of your abilities. Identifying techniques designed specifically for studying online, this key guide explores topics and methods such as:

    • the differences between traditional and online study, preparing for online study as well as planning and organising;
    • making sole working a collaborative and shared experience;
    • reading online, online notetaking, using study forums, using video, collaboration, and coping with online exams;
    • understanding the possible effects on mental and physical health and how to cope with the distractions the virtual world can bring while taking care of your mental and physical health.

    With step-by-step instructions for each of the techniques, as well as guidance on using online study software to the best effect, this must-have student companion provides tips and tricks to make university distance studying both effective and enjoyable.

    Visit the accompanying website here: https://studyingonline.tips

    Part 1 Getting Ready for Online Study  1. What is Different about Online Study?  2. Preparing for Online Study  Part 2 Studying Online  3. Reading Online  4. Online Notetaking  5. Using Study Forums  6. Using Video  7. Effective Online Collaboration  8. Coping with Online Presentations  9. Coping with Online Assessment  Part 3 Coping Online  10. Avoiding Distractions  11. Online Well-Being

    Biography

    Graham Jones B.Sc. (Hons), B.A. (Hons), Adv.Dip.Ed., MBPsS, M.Sc., M.Ed., FHEA, CMBE, FPSA is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director for undergraduate degrees in the Business School at the University of Buckingham, UK. He is also an Associate Lecturer at The Open University. Graham has been teaching online since 1999, when he was one of a pioneering group of academics who started to use the Internet to deliver courses. He has more than 22 years of experience in teaching online and has supported several thousand students with their online studies. As a psychologist who specialises in understanding how people use the Internet, he is ideally placed to write this book.