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 Unit forumTime: 4 hours
Level: Introductory
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 Introduction Resource- This unit provides an introduction to learning online. The unit discusses the basics of online study, including file management and ensuring you are using a PC in a safe and healthy way. You will then...
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- 1.1 How to do it Resource
- In this unit we aim to give you some first-hand experience of learning online. You will carry out some activities during which we hope you will learn some useful skills.
- 1.2 Quiz: Getting started Resource
- This quiz will help you to become familiar with some of the terminology that you will come across in this unit. It is just for fun. Your answers are not assessed, so don't worry about getting things wrong....
- 1.3 Health issues of studying online Resource
- Won't studying at a computer be bad for my health?
- 1.4 Tips on using your computer safely and comfortably Resource
- When you get a new computer, take time to read the manuals to find out how to adjust it. In many cases a few simple adjustments can make using a computer a lot easier and much more comfortable.
- 1.5 Managing files Resource
- Another important skill when working electronically is being able to find files that you saved on your computer's hard disk.
- 1.6 Installing Adobe Reader Resource
- Adobe Reader is available here.
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| 3 | 2 What's going on – learning online
- 2.1 Your learning style Resource
- Imagine you are going to learn a new task. It could be laying a laminate floor, following a new recipe or learning to use a new TV remote control. How do you approach the task?
- 2.2 Computing with confidence Resource
- When it comes to learning about computers and gadgets, have you noticed the apparent ease with which children learn to use these tools? This may be because they are more likely to use the activist learning...
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- 3.1 What it means Resource
- Most people's experience of learning is in a classroom (of a school, college or evening class). The teacher is there to give guidance and direction on what to do. Activities include reading books, taking...
- 3.2 The development of online learning Resource
- Online learning is a relatively new phenomenon but over the last few years many colleges, universities and workplaces have started to use online learning as part of their courses. The UK government-appointed...
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| 5 | References and Acknowledgements |
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