General Information
Name: Demo Nadeau
E-mail:
[email protected]
Age: 46 - 55
Gender: Male
Date / Time: 2017-06-17 18:10:51
Your eLearnReady scores at a Glance
Note: The eLearnReady average represents the averages of all students who have taken this eLearnReady tool. These average scores are automatically updated monthly.
| Nine dimensions eLearning Readiness
| Your Scores
| Average
|
| Self-Motivation |
80 (moderate proficiency) |
85 |
| Self-Management |
93 (high proficiency) |
76 |
| Communication with Instructor |
67 (moderate proficiency) |
67 |
| Interaction with Peers |
85 (high proficiency) |
67 |
| Learning Preference - Text |
93 (high proficiency) |
70 |
| Learning Preference - Visual |
73 (moderate proficiency) |
75 |
| Learning Preference - Auditory |
68 (moderate proficiency) |
67 |
| Technology Skills |
77 (moderate proficiency) |
89 |
| Classroom Website |
60 (low proficiency) |
85 |
Self-Motivation
This dimension measures your motivation level for this course. The maximum possible score for this dimension is 100 and you score a total of 80 (moderate proficiency), indicating you are reasonably motivated about your coursework. You understand how your courses relate to your long-term goals. You set goals for your classes but need to focus on accomplishing them. Focus on how your short-term goals for coursework translate into your long-term life goals. Don’t permit distractions to interfere with accomplishing your dreams! Use the tips below to help with your motivation. Once you break the cycle and see some success in the classroom, it is easier to stay motivated for the next goal.
Ways to Improve your Self-Motivation:
- Set goals that will motivate you.
- Read your course syllabus. Knowing what is expected of you will help you reach your goals.
- Find a study partner. You can help and motivate each other.
- Make a connection between your coursework and your personal goals.
- When setbacks occur, stay focused on your goals.
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So let's talk self-motivation. What would you say motivates you? Some are motivated by money. Others have a need to succeed, and some simply want to provide for their family. Think about why you chose to enroll in Davidson County Community College and why you are taking an online course. No seriously, think about it. Visualize your goal. Are you picturing yourself in a successful job or maybe you see yourself graduating and then transferring to your favorite university? It's important for you to think about and understand the why before you do the what. In your online course, you won't be attending a physical classroom space or seeing your instructor weekly to be reminded of course deadlines or upcoming tasks. Instead, it'll be up to you to stay connected. And when you start feeling the pressures of life, and it will only be a matter of time before you do, you've got to remind yourself of your motivation. So maybe you add a post-it note to your bathroom mirror or place a reminder at your workspace. Don't forget why you decided to start your educational journey.
Self-Management
Your self-management score is 93 (high proficiency), meaning you like to keep your time and your life organized. You pay attention to the course schedule, and commit yourself to completing assignments on time. Excellent! The following tips could help with your management of online study.
Ways to Improve your Self-Management:
Manage your time:
- Mark deadlines and due dates on a calendar.
- Estimate the time needed for completion.
- Make a schedule to complete assignments and stick to your plan.
Manage your work:
- Make a to-do list.
- Focus on one task at a time.
- Find a quiet learning environment that is free from distractions.
- Finish a task, cross it off, and move on to the next one.
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If only I had more time. Where does the time go? Time flies when you're having fun! You may find yourself saying one or more of these during your course. Time management is particularly important in an online course since you will be solely responsible for keeping yourself on track. One of the things that make online courses so attractive is the flexibility they provide. You can do work while in your pajamas, watch lectures at Starbucks while sipping on a latte, or read your textbook while on the way to vacation. As an online student, you will be faced with many decisions that will either keep you on track to success or derail your educational journey. When making those decisions, you'll need to take into consideration what is expected of you. By the way, your syllabus is a great start to learning what the expectations are. Of course, you need time for fun, we all do. But, if you don't have a plan in place, you'll miss deadlines, rush to complete huge projects, or cram for exams. All of these things will negatively affect your grades and more importantly, impede your learning. In a world where there are many communication streams fighting for your attention, you'll need to make time to dedicate undivided attention to your studies. When it comes to learning, don't get sucked into multi-tasking. It doesn't work. And be sure to take care of yourself. You can't be at your best if you are consistently operating on 4 hours of sleep. So be sure to take charge of your learning and understand that you play a key role in whether you are successful or not by simply practicing self-management.
Communication with Instructor
Your Communication with Instructor score is 67 (moderate proficiency), indicating you like clear directions and instructions in your courses. You may have questions and seek occasional feedback from your instructor. The following tips provide some ideas regarding the communication with the instructor.
Ways to Improve your Communication with your Instructor:
- Always communicate in a polite and professional manner.
- Understand that your instructor will not always be online, so start assignments early in case you have questions.
- Communicate with your instructor via email, phone call, or discussion board as directed in your syllabus.
- If you have a question, ask it.
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Learning is like an exercise program. The more actively you participate, the more successful you'll be. In your online classes, you won't meet face-to-face with your instructors, but it's important to know that learning is still a partnership. For instance, your instructor won't know what you're thinking unless you communicate. Teacher: I wonder why the students have not turned in the assignment. Student: I don't know how to turn in my assignment. Are you ready to be an active learner? What will you do when you are confused or don't understand a new concept? How can you take control of your learning? First things first, how will you contact your instructor? Some possibilities are: email, virtual meetings, class discussion boards, or telephone. Let your syllabus be your guide. And if you're thinking - Oh, no! I have heard of those things, but I don't know how to use them - don't worry. Your instructor will help guide you through any problems that you encounter. Your instructor will also be providing feedback to you through grades, test scores, discussion boards and our online system. What should you do if you're disappointed in the feedback you receive? Remember, it's not personal. Feedback is meant to help you learn. Examine the feedback and ask your instructor questions to help you understand how you can improve. Use the feedback to help you grow as a learner. Don't forget that all communication should be polite and professional. Instructor feedback may require more time than a face-to-face class, so don't wait until the last minute to ask for help. Plan for success and take ownership of your learning by communicating with your instructor.
Interaction with Peers
Your Interaction with Peers score is 85 (high proficiency), indicating being part of the learning community is important to you. You gain much more from group discussion and interaction. You may become frustrated if the class has limited interaction. Look for multiple ways to interact with your instructor and classmates by using some tips below.
Ways to Improve your Interaction with Peers:
- Always communicate in a polite and professional manner.
- Check course discussions frequently.
- Make connections with other students.
- Form study groups.
- Be brave and participate in class discussions even if you feel hesitant.
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The idea of online learning is so appealing. You can study and complete assignments whenever and wherever you want, but learning online can feel lonely. Without a daily class to attend and without daily interaction with classmates it can be hard to stay focused and motivated. But wait! You do have classmates in your online classes. You just need to find out how to connect with them. Many of the ways that face-to-face courses create opportunities for building networks will work for your online classes as well. You're just using special tools. You can email your classmates, form a study group using a Google Hangout, create discussions on classroom discussion boards, or collaborate on projects and Google Docs, and slides. Your instructor will often start the course with online student introductions. Everyone is hesitant at first, but just jump right in and participate. It gets easier with practice. Use this opportunity to begin creating your learning network. There's great power in combining the knowledge of individuals to create a group understanding, but don't forget to be respectful and professional in your interaction with classmates. Online learning is a balance. At times you'll work alone and other times you'll work as a team. The key to motivation is becoming part of a small community of learners, so that help is there when you need it. You may not be able to immediately reach your instructor, but a classmate may be be able to jump in and help answer your questions. Collaboration is all about working together. This is a tool that you'll want to perfect and store in your toolbox for your online classes and for your future.
Learning Preference: Text
Your Learning Preference: Text score is 93 (high proficiency), indicating you learn best when information is presented in a written language format. In a classroom setting, you benefit from instructors who write on the board (or overhead projector) to list the essential points of a lecture, or who provide you with an outline to follow along with during lecture. You benefit from information obtained from textbooks and class notes. You tend to like to study by yourself in a quiet room. The tips below would help with your learning preference.
Study Tips for Materials Presented in a Text Format:
- When learning information presented in diagrams or illustrations, write out explanations for the information.
- Write out sentences and key phrases in the margin.
- Discussions and course content are there to look at whenever you want. Go back and revisit discussions that may help you.
- Find a quiet reading environment that is free from distractions.
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How do you learn best? Is it by reading and writing or in some other way? Usually you prefer those tasks that you do well. Although, you might have a preference for the way you learn, you'll need to use many types of learning skills in your online classes: reading text, interpreting graphs and charts, watching videos or listening to audio. If you learn best by reading and writing, use those strengths to help you learn. Find a quiet place for reading that's free from distractions. Read course materials and take notes and create an outline for yourself or create your own multiple-choice test. To help you with diagrams and illustrations, write an explanation in your own words. Online course discussions can also help your understanding, so participate actively. There can be a lot of reading in online courses. This might seem overwhelming. Set aside a time for your reading. Try setting a goal for reading a certain number of pages before taking a break. But do take a break. You can concentrate better if you take a break to move around for 5 to 10 minutes. Take time to breathe and relax, and remember, reading and writing are skills. The more you practice them, the better your reading skills will be.
Learning Preference: Visual
Your Learning Preference: Visual score is 73 (moderate proficiency), indicating you may utilize some charts, graphs, tables, infographics or other visuals when studying although they are not your exclusive preference. You may also integrate listening, reading and other multimedia into your studying. You might find that the following tips are useful.
Study Tips for Materials Presented in a Visual Format:
- Use links provided by instructors—they often will provide a multimedia experience that can help your visual needs.
- Create diagrams, flow charts, and maps to help you visualize course concepts or notes.
- Use keywords, symbols, and diagrams when taking notes.
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Do you prefer to learn through charts, graphs, pictures, or maybe even watching a video? Actually, most people prefer to learn in this way. As a student you must gain skills in all types of learning, but you can use your visual learning preference to help you when you've got to tackle tasks that are more challenging for you. So what can you do to help yourself learn? Well, think in pictures. Find ways to visualize words. For instance, draw pictures that demonstrate connections between the concepts and the course, or take notes using images and symbols, or even try making flashcards with illustrations and diagrams. Writing key facts and important information can also help you remember. These suggestions allow you to better visualize the course information. You'll probably enjoy more active learning or working in a group. So be sure to build a community of learners in your online course. Pay special attention to the links that are provided by your instructor. Often these provide multimedia resources that will provide visual examples of the content. Online courses offer the great opportunity of providing many visual resources. If you don't understand a concept, you can even find some of your own visual resources online. So be proactive and help build your own knowledge base.
Learning Preference: Auditory
Your Learning Preference: Auditory score is 68 (moderate proficiency), indicating you may prefer a mix of listening and other multimedia formats. When course content is provided as audio only, take good notes and make visual representations in your mind and in your notes. See the tips below.
Study Tips for Materials Presented in an Auditory Format:
- Form a study group in which you discuss course content with others.
- When studying, read out loud.
- Use links provided by professors—they often will provide a multimedia experience that can help your listening needs.
- Use the video tools in your course; do not be overwhelmed by the content. Rewind and replay if you do not understand something.
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What can you do if your preference is to learn by listening? When an auditory learner recalls information, they can often hear the way they heard the material or the way that they said it out loud. You might find it helpful to read your course materials out loud. Consider recording yourself. Then you can listen to your course materials when you're commuting to work or taking a lunch break. This can be a time saver for all learners, but will be especially benefit those that prefer to listen when they learn. When you study, repeat your material out loud. Talk to yourself and explain the course topics in your own words. You can also benefit from group discussions. So use technology such as Google Hangouts or Skype to organize groups with your classmates. You may even find it helpful to discuss course concepts with a family member or a friend. Now videos are often used in online courses, and this will be an important tool for your learning. Pay special attention to the links that are provided by your instructor. Often these provide multimedia resources that will provide examples that contain audio or video. Take advantage of your ability in online classes to replay both audio and video materials.
Technology Skills
Your overall score for the Technology Skills is 77 (moderate proficiency), indicating you may not be confident in or that you may be unsure of your technology skills. Spend some extra time familiarizing yourself with any special technology requirements for the course. The tips below offer some ideas for improving your technology skills.
Suggestions for Managing Technology in Online Learning:
- Review your instructor’s syllabus for any specific or specialized technology requirements.
- Navigate through the course to learn your way around. Ask your instructor for help if you are confused.
- Complete the Student Moodle Orientation.
- For additional Moodle help, contact the Learning Commons.
- If you are unable to solve a technical problem on your own, contact your instructor or Moodle support.
- If possible, always use the same computer for the online course, so you can keep track of your files and know the computer’s capabilities.
- Do not wait until the last minute to submit assignments or take quizzes.
- Have a back-up plan for technology problems.
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The first step in starting an online course is being sure that you have access to a reliable computer and the internet. There are also some basic technology skills that you will help you be successful. No need to worry, these are skills, so you can learn them. Some important basic computer skills to know are: using a keyboard and mouse, sending and receiving emails with attachments, using Microsoft tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and using internet browsers such as Google Chrome or Internet Explorer. But by far, the most important factor for success is your willingness to try new things and ask for help when you don't understand. Look for answers in your course syllabus. Complete the Student Moodle Orientation to learn about the course website, and remember there are many other great resources at Davidson County Community College: your instructor, your advisor, the Learning Commons and Moodle support Finally, participation in online courses requires organization and planning. Problems with your computer or with your online work can happen. Allow time to get help from your instructor or from technical support. Have a back-up plan for your computer and always save backup copies of your work. You will be happy you did!
Classroom Website
Your overall score for Classroom Website is 60 (low proficiency), indicating you are new to online learning or inexperienced with classroom websites. Be sure to read the tips provided and spend some time looking at your course so you can easily navigate the course materials. Check out the tips and video provided so you are able to find help when you need it.
Suggestions for Online Learning:
- Navigate through the course to learn your way around. Ask your instructor for help if you are confused.
- Read your syllabus carefully and find out:
- how to contact your instructor
- important course policies
- how your course grade is calculated
- what materials are required
- assignment schedule
- Use a calendar to keep track of deadlines.
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Most online courses use a classroom website
to provide interactive material to students. This classroom website is also called a Learning Management System or LMS for short. Our classroom website at Davidson County Community College is called Moodle. The classroom website has been created to help you navigate through your course, the content, and the participants. Once you explore Moodle, you'll be more comfortable with how your classes are organized. You'll find similar patterns in the way you retrieve information and submit your assignments. Moodle is easy to use, but if you run into a problem, we've got lots of ways for you
to get support. You can easily contact your instructor, your advisor, the Learning Commons, and Moodle support. As soon as you have access to your course, go ahead and dive in. Explore the course. Look at your syllabus. Learn more about how to contact your instructor, course policies, how your grade is calculated, what materials you'll need, and when your assignments will be due. Get a jump start on organizing yourself and your schedule to complete your education. You are ready to start your journey!
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