Frequently Asked Questions
What is the e-Learning Study Skills course and tutorial?
How will the course or tutorial prepare me for e-learning?
Which e-learning study skills and strategies will be covered?
How does the course differ from the tutorial?
Why should I complete the e-Learning Study Skills course or tutorial?
What is the e-Learning Readiness Certificate?
What is the Thought Push Academy?
What is the e-Learning Study Skills course and tutorial?
The e-Learning Study Skills course and tutorial are interactive online classes that offer students the opportunity to learn effective study skills and practice their unique applications in online learning. Experienced online instructors are actively involved in the e-Learning Study Skills course, while the e-Learning Study Skills tutorial is a self-guided experience.
As the only online study skills curriculum with experienced e-learning instructors to provide guidance to students and answer all their questions, the e-Learning Study Skills course offers you the opportunity to practice technical skills like chatting, posting to discussion boards, and taking online tests; all in a friendly environment where you are neither graded by your college professors or evaluated by your employers. Build your study skills here before you begin your first e-learning course.
Similarly, the e-Learning Study Skills tutorial offers both new and experienced e-learners self-guided lessons and activities for improving their study skills. In the tutorial you will be engaged with other online learners and have the opportunity to expand you e-Learning skills through self-paced learning modules. Both the course and tutorial use the same easy to use e-Learning tools to help you gain the skills and experience to be successful.
How will the course or tutorial prepare me for e-learning?
Just as you would practice your golf swing before going to play with Tiger Woods, you should prepare for success in your e-learning courses before entering an online class where your professor or employer is judging your performance. Knowing and understanding the study skills and strategies that separate successful online students from those that fail or drop out is the first step to your success in e-learning. The e-Learning Study Skills course prepares students to be successful in online courses by combining traditional study skills (such as time management, note taking, and critical reading) with the technology skills required for e-learning success (such as communicating online, evaluating online resources, accessing critical information). With the guidance of experienced instructors who are online to assist students, the e-Learning Study Skills course gives you the opportunity to practice and perfect your e-learning study skills in a friendly and interactive e-learning environment.
Which e-learning study skills and strategies will be covered?
The e-Learning Study Skills course provides hundreds of strategies, tips, techniques, and suggestions for being successful in most any e-learning course. Topics in the course include:
- Assessing your readiness for e-learning
- Choosing the right e-learning experiences
- Preparing before the course begins
- Navigating e-Learning technologies
- Technology contingency plans
- The GAMES study strategy for e-learning success
- Time management for e-learners
- Evaluating online resources
- Avoiding online plagiarism
- E-learning etiquette
- Participating in online discussion forums
- Participating in live online chats
- Note taking techniques
- Critical reading strategies
- Working in virtual teams
- Avoiding online isolation
- Positive e-learning study environments
- Online communication skills
How does the course differ from the tutorial?
The e-Learning Study Skills course and tutorial use the same software that many colleges and businesses use to develop their online courses. We have both designed and developed the course as part of our mission to offer unique learning experiences to e-learners anywhere in the world, at any time. As a result, when you sign up for the course you will be part of world-wide network of e-learners who are all redefining how their path toward success by taking online courses.
Select the online experience that is right for you.
Instructor-led Course: Since e-learning is typically an interactive learning experience, the e-Learning Study Skills course has instructors available to answer your question, guide your practice, and provide addition information to e-learners. This instructor-led e-Learning Study Skills course employs experienced e-learning instructors to work with students, answer all of their questions, as well as maintain an active and engaging learning experience for students. The instructor-led course has an introductory price of $49.99 (US), which can be paid using PayPal. When registered you have access to the course, all of its materials, and the experienced e-learning instructors. To register for the course, click here.
Self-guided Tutorial: While instructor feedback and participation provides for the most interactive and engaging learning experience, we do realize that this may not be necessary for all students to improve their e-learning study skills. For that reason we have created a self-study e-Learning Study Skills tutotial that covers all of the same topics and is designed for independent learning. In the self-study tutorial you will find individual activities and exercises, along with the self-assessments to help you monitor your progress. However, experienced e-learning instructors are not available to answer your questions or to provide guidance as you master the e-learning study strategies. The self-study version of the course has an introductory price of $19.99 (US), which can be paid using PayPal. When registered you have access to the course and all of its materials. To register for the tutorial, click here.
Why should I complete the e-Learning Study Skills course or tutorial?
The e-Learning Study Skills course and tutorial are the only online classes solely focused on helping students of all ages learn how to master online learning. By completing this interactive, yet self-paced, course or tutorial you will be ready for success in any online class.Each is based on the the world's best selling e-learning textbook, the e-Learning Companion: A student's guide to online success by Dr. Ryan Watkins from the George Washington University. Either the course or tutorial will prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of online learning. Dr. Watkins designed this course specifically for learners who are either planning to take an online class or who are currently struggling to be successful in an e-learning course.
What is the e-Learning Readiness Certificate?
Although the e-Learning Study Skills course or tutorial is not affiliated with any college or university, students who complete course and receive a grade of "B" or higher on the final exam will receive a e-Learning Readiness Certificate. The certificate will illustrate for employers, instructors, and others that you have taken the steps necessary to be successful in your e-learning courses. The e-Learning Readiness Certificate is available for students in either the instructor-led or self-guided class.
What is the Thought Push Academy?
The Thought Push Academy is one of the newest educational resources available to students, teachers, professors, and others who are interested in education and training. The Thought Push Academy offers an e-learning course management system that provides the backbone for online courses on hundreds of topics. By offering instructors a course management system, the Thought Push Academy allows for the development of e-learning courses that have all the interactive tools as those used by both Fortune 500 companies and the leading universities.
How2eLearn uses the Thought Push Academy software to deliver our e-Learning Study Skills course and tutorial. With interactive discussion forums, live chat sessions, online quiz capabilities, and all the tools of best equipped e-learning classroom, the Thought Push Academy was selected as the ideal system to help us prepare e-learners for online success.
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