Being an Effective Online Learner

Funded by the Council of Ontario Universities

The Being an Effective Online Learner modules provide flexible, custom learning strategies and study skills development for students enrolled in online learning courses to support their success. The module is comprised of a series of interactive sub-modules which include videos, interactive activities, assessments, student guidebooks, and a faculty guidebook.

Learning Outcomes

• Students will develop skills to self-regulate their learning and mitigate distractions.
• Students will develop skills to manage their time and avoid procrastination.
• Students will develop skills to read critically and create effective notes from lectures and readings.
• Students will develop skills to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Students will develop skills to create study aids for different test types and learn from their testing experience.

Modules

Effective Independent Learning

Topics: Metacognition, motivation, concentration, eliminating distractions, self-regulation, and learning preferences.

Time Management

Topics: Understanding the syllabus, goal setting, scheduling study time, keeping on task, dealing with competing priorities, assignment and homework planning, and motivation.

Engaging Effectively with the Learning Materials: Readings, Lectures, and Beyond

Topics: Understanding the syllabus, goal setting, scheduling study time, keeping on task, dealing with competing priorities, assignment and homework planning, and motivation.

Studying, Taking Tests, and Learning from Mistakes

Topics: Effective studying for different test types, study aid development, strategies for effectively writing online / in-person tests, and post-test reflection and learning.

Faculty Guidebook

• Print PDF
• Accessible DOCx