Coping in a Distance Environment -Your education via internet and it's implications.

1. Personal Learning Networks Moving 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 Friend Study to report findings regarding an online degree program: LEEP Gain perspective, advice, and suggestions for improvement for students and staff Online education vs. In class education Improve the quality of online class- material, support and lifestyle for students.

4. ..7 aspects of Coping..

5. ..7 aspects cont..

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 helpful Advise students about their approach to distance education, pitfalls and techniques to navigate and be successful

7. Citation Kazmer, 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