Online Learning: tips for Success Dr. Andrea Bucklew

Welcome to Online Education Dr. Andrea Bucklew, Associate Provost 304-457-6438 bucklewaj@ab.edu Welcome to Online Education

Online courses are just as rigorous as face-to-face courses. Don’t wait until the last few days of the course to complete all the work. Regular and frequent participation in the course is required from day one. What to Expect

Technical Requirements Reliable internet connection Fully updated operating system Fully updated media player Firefox and Chrome Browsers installed Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel Technical Requirements

Log in to your course each and every day to avoid missing important announcements and updates. Contact the professor within the first couple of days of the course if you have any concerns or questions about the course requirements. Because there is often a natural and necessary delay in communication for an online course, it is also advisable to check the other course resources frequently. Communication is Key

Time Management Don’t procrastinate! Schedule a regular time (and a sufficient amount of it) to devote to your online course. Keep a close eye on the course calendar provided on Moodle and in the course syllabus. Add key dates to your personal calendar as well. Time Management

Organize all of your electronic files in a way that makes sense to you Organize all of your electronic files in a way that makes sense to you. For example: Coursename_assignment1 Remember the Rule of 3 for important digital media 3 Copies 2 Different mediums ( desktop, flash drive, cloud, etc.) And 1 in an offsite location (cloud storage is great for this) Organize everything

Students enrolled at Alderson Broaddus University are expected to uphold standards of academic integrity! Any act of dishonesty in academic work is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. The complete policy on academic integrity as well as penalties can be found in the Online Student Handbook and University catalogs. All online students are required to take and complete an Academic Integrity Quiz prior to starting any online course. Honesty is our Policy

HAndbooks and Other Policies Many important documents can be found on the Moodle homepage and ABU website. These include The Student Handbook Online Student Handbook, Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Students should review these documents carefully and abide by all policies. HAndbooks and Other Policies

Resources and Other Policies Numerous academic and student support services are available for online students. Academic Center for Educational Success (ACES), Disability Services, Writing Lab, Bookstore, Counseling Services, Library Resources, Financial Aid. For questions related to Moodle, please contact Mr. Nathan Fortney, Instructional Designer, at fortneynd@ab.edu or 304-457-6350. Resources and Other Policies

Seek Help when Needed! If you have questions, ask! Online learning is not isolated learning. Seek Help when Needed!