Contents
Introduction: How this manual will help you
Lesson 1: Who’s afraid of technology?
Putting learning technology in its place
How to get over your fear of learning technology
Lesson 2: Too busy to study?
Is e-learning actually faster than traditional learning?
How to find time to study when you’re already busy
Lesson 3: How to study when you don’t feel like it
Why is self-motivation so important in e-learning?
How to become more self-motivated
Lesson 4: Can’t it wait ’til tomorrow?
Why is it so easy to procrastinate with e-learning?
How to conquer procrastination
Lesson 5: When deadlines attack
How to deal with any deadline
How to ask for an extension
Lesson 6: Is there anyone out there?
Finding your own support network
How to avoid e-learning isolation
About the author, Dr Liz Hardy
Introduction: How this manual will help  you
At first glance, e-learning seems like a bit of a beast. It looks pretty wild, and maybe even dangerous. No wonder you’re a little nervous.
In reality, e-learning’s not quite so scary. With the right approach, it can be tamed.
If you’re an adult learner who’s new to online learning, this guide’s for you.
We have one main goal here…
To take the worry out of e-learning.
The best way to do that is to give you simple and clear information which answers your most pressing questions.
So this guide contains the core information you need for e-learning success.
And that’s all.
There are plenty of books out there which cover the A-Z of e-learning – from how to choose the right course, to job-hunting strategies when you finish.
You won’t find any of that here. E-learning 101 simply covers the basics. You can worry about the A-Z of e-learning later (if ever).
And because this is an electronic guide, you don’t have to wait weeks for it to arrive on your doorstep. You can stop feeling stressed today.
How to read & apply the lessons
The solutions you’re about to learn can be used straight away.
We’ll cover the 6 areas adult learners struggle with most. Each lesson begins by briefly explaining the nature of a particular problem. I’ll then walk you through a 4 step process for solving it.
This is not a textbook. There’s no passive reading here – in each lesson, you’ll have the chance to apply the strategies to your own situation with Action Steps. The Action Steps will help you to tackle your problems right away – before they get any bigger.
You can note down your answers with a pen and paper as you read, or you can print out this guide, and fill them in as you go.
Important!
Each lesson offers a self-contained solution.
Feel free to skip ahead to your most urgent challenge, and start there.
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OK, enough background – let’s get started!
[...Here's a sneak peak at the first lesson...]
Lesson 1: Who’s afraid of technology?
Technology plays a starring role in e-learning. There’s no getting away fr om it.
For many adult learners, this is a massive potential problem. It’s a major source of fear. Not everyone grew up with iPhones, Facebook, and Twitter. Plenty of people have never spent days at a time inside World of Warcraft.
And even if you do have lots of technology experience, the idea of dealing with an online learning system can still be pretty daunting.
Putting learning technology in its place
There’s something you should know about e-learning technology. Don’t worry, it’s very good news.
E-learning technology is almost always simpler than it looks.
That shouldn’t be so surprising, if you think about it.
After all, the goal of e-learning is to teach you something new. Much of the time, you’ll be learning independently. So the system needs to be fairly self-explanatory and easy to use.
You’ll be using a type of Learning Management System to learn online. A well-designed one does three things.
It will:
- 1. Give you access to learning materials
- 2. Present the materials in an engaging way, and
- 3. Get out of your way, and let you learn.
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