Network Skills for Remote Learners
1 credit
Course Purpose
Learning effectively in an online environment requires that you master the tools and techniques of information management and collaboration on your own desktop as well as over the network. When you add the need to balance personal life, work and education, you have a challenging situation.
This course will get you up to speed with the course tools and procedures and enable you to improve your efficiency and effectiveness in communication, collaboration and research. You will explore and examine your own learning goals to maximize the benefits you receive from the MEES program.
Topics
Setting Up Your Learning Environment
- Installing, updating and testing software
- Getting started with course communications
- Backing up your work
- Troubleshooting your network, tools and applications
- Adressing security at home, work and on the road
Information Management for Learning
- 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 and Participating 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 Teamwork
- Sharing data between applications and team members
- Mastering word processing templates and styles
