This document discusses strategies for coping with online education. It suggests that educators can help students cope with distance learning by structuring programs and courses to be supportive. Specifically, it recommends improving existing online programs by adding new methods and technologies, and advising students on how to approach distance education, common pitfalls, and techniques for being successful. The document also references a study on an online degree program that sought to gain student and staff perspectives on improving online class materials, support, and lifestyle for students.

1. Personal Learning NetworksMoving your education online.Can you handle?

2. Before we start.. Think about this:-Have you ever taken a online course? If so which do you prefer, online or on campus classes?-If so, did you find online classes to be challenging? Did you feel lost or confused? Or did you enjoy the independence to modify your schedule accordingly?-If you’ve never taken an online course, why? Would you take one? Why, why not?-Comments

3. Coping in a Distance Environment: Sitcoms, Chocolate Cake, and Dinner with a FriendStudy to report findings regarding an online degree program: LEEPGain perspective, advice, and suggestions for improvement for students and staffOnline education vs. In class educationImprove the quality of online class-material, support and lifestyle for students.

4. ..7 aspects of Coping..

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6. “As educators, we can work to structure our programs and courses in ways that help students cope with the distance learning experiences”-Kazmer-Improve existing programs, add new methods and technologies with understanding why they will be helpfulAdvise students about their approach to distance education, pitfalls and techniques to navigate and be successful

7. CitationKazmer, Michelle. (2000), Coping in a Distant Environment: Sitcoms, Chocolate Cake, and Dinner with a Friend. First Monday, 5 (9-4) http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/791/700