Learning+to+Learn+Modules 

Module 1 - What is learning? What kind of a learner are you? // March 9-15, 2015 //
 * What is knowledge?
 * What is learning?
 * How do we learn?
 * (Basic overview of theories of learning)
 * How do know we have learned? (Types of and responses to assessment)
 * Types of learners/learning styles
 * Identifying your personal learning preferences aka your learning profile.

Module 2 - Online learning: what can you expect in the online learning environment? // March 16-March 22, 2015 //
 * Common misconceptions, fears and perceived obstacles surrounding online learning
 * Basic attributes of the online learning environment
 * How online learning differs from face-to-face learning

Module 3 - What do online courses look like and how do they work? // March 23-29, 2015 //
 * Types of online courses and how they differ
 * Common components of online courses
 * How the above components typically fit together
 * Rationale for and purpose of these types of course delivery

Module 4 - What things do successful learners do? // March 30-April 5, 2015 //
 * Self-direction strategies: planning, monitoring,
 * Communication strategies: adapting to online communication versus face-to-face communication
 * Support strategies: knowing why and how to get help
 * Engagement strategies: developing/maintaining an online presence (eg. participation in network of fellow learners, etc.)

Module 5 - Putting it all together: developing your personal strategies for success in online learning. // April 6-12, 2015 //