Site and Course Navigation
It can be helpful to have a guide to show you how to navigate the course. The main navigation buttons are:
- Next Lecture
- Previous Lecture
- Back to Course
At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know how to navigate the site and the course.
Udemy Messaging
This is a guide on how to use Udemy's Messaging. You will learn:
- What a forwarded Udemy Message looks like in your e-mail
- how to Navigate to Udemy's Messenger
- how to Open Udemy's Messages
At the conclusion of this short lecture, you should know how to send and find Udemy Messages
Site and Course Navigation Updates
The online environment is dynamic. Udemy is normally very quick to correct or modify any issues that are discovered. It would be a full-time task to attempt to keep the previous lecture current. This lecture is a manual way to maintain the changes. Additionally, any omissions will be found in this lecture. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should be aware of all of the latest updates for site and course navigation.
All course updates and changes are listed in this lecture. If the update is a major one that impacts all of the content to the course the instructor will provide free coupons to those who want to take the course during the changes. Thank you in advance for your attention and understanding!
Welcome
There are different types of activities that are helpful in the learning process. They are:
- Absorb-Type
- Do-Type
- Connect-Type
- and Assessments (Horton, 2012).
Incorporating these types of activities into your online experience should help you learn.
At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know a little about the instructor, more about yourself, and a little about your cohorts (learners who are taking the course with them).
Course Overview
The course overview is divided into three areas. They are:
- Section number
- Section description
- Estimated duration time
The estimated duration time is a guide to help you complete the course in 10 weeks. You can modify the guide to correspond with your availability increasing the time to complete or decreasing your time to complete. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have an overall understanding of the course and an estimated time of course completion.
Course Requirements
It is essential that you have the requirements for this course, or you will not gain the full benefit of the course. Some of the requirements are:
- access to the Internet
- access to a laptop, desktop, or mobile device
- ability to read and write at the 12th-grade level or higher (American English)
At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know the requirements for this course.
Instructors Background
My background information is consistently increasing. I am currently a member of the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor in Education. I was initiated in October 2014. My membership with KDP transferred with me from my former university to my current university. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know more about me.
Instructors Availability
I am currently pursuing my doctoral degree online so I must set aside a few days of downtime. The two days that I will have set aside are Saturday and Sunday. However, I will probably send a quick message reminding you of this if you happen to need help on those days. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know my availability for this course.
Microsoft Word
Word is the most well known word processing application that is used in the academic and business industries. In this lecture, there are a number of items that you will learn. However, several items that you will learn are important for you to know for online academic journey. They are:
- formatting table of contents
- customizing margins for whichever style guide you will need
- and tracking changes.
At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use Microsoft Word at a beginner's level, be more aware of the danger of procrastination, and more confident about searching for information on the Internet.
Microsoft Excel
Excel is used and in the academic industry for research and in the business industry for research and accounting. There are a number of similar spreadsheet packages, but Excel is one of the most well known. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use Excel at the beginner's level.
Microsoft PowerPoint
The last application from the Microsoft Office suite which is commonly used is PowerPoint. PowerPoint is used in the academic and business industries. PowerPoint is one of the most popular presentation applications. Even this Mashup was created in part by using PowerPoint. At the conclusion of this lecture, assignment, and discussion, you should have a beginners level knowledge of how to use PowerPoint.
Microsoft PowerPoint Quiz
Adobe Acrobat X
Adobe Acrobat is an application that is used to modify PDF files. In recent versions Acrobat has improved the conversion capabilities from Acrobat to Word, from Acrobat to text, and much more. The current version of Acrobat is 11 (XI) but the tutorial provided by Acrobat is still 10 (X). At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use the basic features of Adobe Acrobat X.
Adobe Reader X
Adobe Reader is a free application that is used to read PDF files. Recently Reader was improved in version 10 (X) and 11 (XI) to include some of the functionality that was only available in Acrobat. The tutorial for Reader is version 10 (X). At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use the basic features of Adobe Reader X.
Google Docs
Google Docs is Google's word processing application on the Cloud. Google Docs offers similar functionality to Microsoft Word and is Microsoft Office compatible. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use Google Docs, how to collaborate using Google Docs, and how to integrate Microsoft Office documents into Google Docs.
Google Drive
Google Drive is a Cloud-based storage system that is free. Google Drive allows you to backup files that can be accessed through the Internet where ever there is Internet access. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use Google Drive.
Google Slides
Google Slides is Google's Cloud-based presentation application that is similar to Microsoft PowerPoint. Google Slides is compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Office. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use Google Slides.
Grammarly
Grammarly is one of the most well-known grammar checking applications used by academic organizations and businesses. Grammarly has several a feature that includes plagiarism checking with the grammar checking. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know how to use Grammarly to check grammar on any document.
TurnitIn Lecture
TurnitIn is a plagiarism checking application that is widely used by universities and college. TurnitIn has additional features that can be added to facilitate services specifically for universities and colleges. Some of the services are grading, checking grammar, and peer reviewing capabilities. At the conclusion of this lecture, you will understand how to read an originality report.
Comprehension Skills Pretest
Basic Writing Skills
There is a 76 page Grammar Handbook from Capella (an online university) that provides all the basic information for English Grammar. The link to the PDF file is on the download tab. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have reviewed and improved your English writing skills.
Basic Comprehension Skills
Reading media does not mean that you are absorbing what you read. In online programs, it is important that you can comprehend (understand) what you have read. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have reviewed and improved your comprehension skills.
Types of Writing Style Formats
Writing styles vary by universities and programs. One of the most popular writing styles used in online universities is APA. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know the different types of writing style formats and there uses.
Plagiarism and other No No's
Plagiarism is such a hot topic issue in the academic and business industries. Unfortunately, there are those who do not have a problem stealing other people's words and ideas. At the conclusion of this lecture, assignment, and discussion, you should know what plagiarism is and the damage that it can cause you.
Comprehension Skills Posttest
Basic Math Skills Review
Mathematics is one of the areas that you may want to skip entirely. However, you will be required to take statistics courses in your undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies. This Kent State University guide reviews the basic math skills that you will need to build on in your mathematics courses. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have reviewed and improved your basic math skills.
File Extensions
File Extensions help to identify the application that needs to be used to open or view a file. Understanding how to find out which application can open a file can be helpful to you in your academic journey. At the conclusion of this lecture and discussion, you should know what a file extension is and how to find out which application will run it.
File Back-up
File back-up should be a must for your academic, work, and personal files. On December 3rd, 2014, my doctoral instructor accidentally deleted my assignment from a discussion post. I had the file backed up and was easily able to copy it back into the discussion. At the conclusion of this lecture and discussion, you should have a plan to back-up important files and be more aware of how important backing up files.
Cloud Technology
There has been a great deal of talk about the Cloud. This lecture will demystify what it means. At the conclusion of this lecture and discussion, you should know what cloud technology is, and the applications that you are currently using that are on the Cloud.
Screen Capture
Screen capture is an absolute necessity to show or prove what is happening with an applications or action on your computer. Desktop and laptop computers provide an easy way to capture a snapshot of the issue. At the conclusion of this lecture and discussion, you should know how to use the PrtSc key on your desktop or laptop keyboard to capture a screen image that can be used to help explain issues that may arise from the use of any application.
Group Assignment
Group assignments allow cohorts (students / learners) to collaborate. This will allow you to see how you play with others and maybe will reveal an area that you need to work on for self-improvements. At the completion of this lecture, you should know a little more about group dynamics and how to successfully collaborate with others.
Communication
Communication in an online academic environment is essential. Make sure that all of your online academic communication is done in a professional manner. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know the most common communication tools that online universities use and what asynchronous and synchronous communication means.
Alberta's Suggested Communication
This lecture will provide you with an example of why communication is important. Think about how important communication is in your personal and professional life. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know more about some of the pitfalls of communication and why it is necessary to have records of all communications with university staff and faculty.
Academic Adviser
Having a good academic adviser can make your academic journey smooth. Ensure that you build a good relationship with the person who can help you maneuver past issues that may arise on your academic journey. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know more about academic adviser's roles and benefits.
Instructors/Mentors/Professors
Instructors, Mentors, and Professors are all titles that are given to teachers in higher education. It is important to know the differences. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know the definitions for instructors, mentors, and professors.
Teacher Assistants
Teacher Assistants in higher education play a significant role. It is important to ensure that you treat the assistant with the same level of respect that you do your instructor. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know more about what teacher assistants are and the service they offer and some additional information about your selected profession.
How to Avoid Feeling Isolated
Feeling isolated can happen to anyone. No matter how open to socializing you maybe there are times you may feel isolated. Online learning can create an intense feeling of isolation. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know how to avoid feeling isolated.
How Alberta Avoided Feeling Isolated
Online academic journeys can cause you to feel as if you are on an island all by yourself. Social communities can help you escape the island feeling. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have an example of how someone else handled isolation.
How to Overcome Loss of Identity
Many people have identity crises in traditional learning environments that can be magnified in the online learning environment. It is important to take a good look at who you are. At the conclusion of this lecture, activity, and discussion, you should know ways to overcome loss of identity online.
How Alberta Overcame Loss of Identity
I share my process of self-evaluation of my own identity. Overcoming online identity crises can be as simple as making a decision. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have an example of how someone else overcame loss of identity.
How to Overcome Lack of Confidence
Some people have a lack of confidence in some areas but are full of confidence in other areas. Why do you think that is? At the conclusion of this lecture and activity, you should know some ways to overcome lack of confidence.
How Alberta Overcame Lack of Confidence
This lecture will provide you with an example of how I overcame lack of confidence. Remember overcoming issues can take time. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have an example of how someone else overcomes lack of confidence.
How to Reduce Anxiety
The root cause of most people's anxiety is stress. Removing stressful issues can help to reduce the potential for anxiety. At the conclusion of this lecture, discussion, and assignment, you should know some ways to reduce anxiety and what causes anxiety.
How Alberta Overcomes Anxiety
Every day I have to work on overcoming anxiety. I have ways of dealing with my anxiety. How will you deal with yours? At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have an example of how someone else overcomes anxiety.
How to Keep Motivated to Complete a Degree Online
Motivation levels need to remain high during your academic journey. If you are pursuing an undergraduate or doctoral degree, you will need a high level of motivation to remember why you are putting yourself through sleepless nights. If you are pursuing a graduate degree, you will just need to maintain your level of motivation. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know how to keep motivated to complete and online degree.
How Alberta Completed Two Degrees Online
Each person has ways of keeping themselves motivated to achieve a goal. This lecture tells the way that I kept motivated to complete two degrees. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should have an example of a successful online learner.
Keep in Touch
Yes ... you did it. You have tackled a challenging online course. Now go conquer the world. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should be ready to tackle online learning.
What did you think about the course? How can this course be improved? Share your thoughts and views this lecture. At the conclusion of this lecture, you should know if the course was helpful to you.
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