K-12 Online Learners

1. Tereasa Jones, MSIDT
June 7, 2015

2. What will you learn?
In this lesson:
Students will learn the attributes
of successful distance learners.

3. Throughout this lesson you will see
GOLD COINS FOR EVERYTHINGYOU LEARN!
COLLECTTHE GOLD COINS.
SEE WHATYOU HAVE LEARNED BY
THE END OFTHIS MODULE!

4. Communicate Attend and
Participate
Complete
Assignments
Be
Responsible
Be Honest
ManageTime Use Computer
Skills
Study Don't Give
Up!
How Can You Be a Successful Student in your Online Classes?

5. Communication
 Communicate with other students in your class
 Communicate with the instructors in your class
 Ask for help when you need it
 Share your thoughts and things that you’ve done with the class
 Communicating is very important for success in online classes
(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2015, p. 197).

6. Ways to communicate in
Online classes
1) The class discussion forum (online)-in response to weekly
assignments posted in the Course-share what you’ve
learned and what you know with other students and the
instructor.
2) Contact your instructor via email
3) The class question and answer (Q&A) forum (online)-you
can use this forum within your online class to ask the
instructor or students.

7. Always remember
 Be respectful and courteous to other students
and the instructor.
 Use appropriate and acceptable language
USE NICE WORDS IN
THE ONLINE CLASSROOM

8. Attendance and Participation is very important to your success
(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2015, pp. 196-8).
You should log into class regularly and complete class work in
your own time; but it is very important that you log on to the
course, participate in discussions, complete assessments,
complete assignments, and turn in assignments on time.
Attendance and
Participation

9. Log in to your class regularly.
 Know your due dates.
 Complete and submit assignments on time, and according
to the course syllabus.
 If there is an issue with timeliness of assignments, contact
your instructor as soon as possible.
(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2015, p. 199).
Complete Your
Assignments

10. Focus onYour Own Learning
Ask for help when you need it
Log into class on our regular basis
Check emails, announcements, etc.
Be Responsible for Your Learning

11.  Online class work requires the use of technology
(computers) and computer skills; therefore, it is important
that you use your computer skills in the online classroom
(Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2015, p. 200).
 In this class you will learn about differentTechnology tools
you will use in this class (and in other online classes).
Use your Technical Know -
How
(Computer Skills)

12. BE HONEST
 Integrity (truth) and honesty are expected and necessary to succeed.
 Plagiarism (submitting work that is not your own) is not acceptable.

13. DON’T GIVE UP!
Don’t give into challenges.
“Students who succeed are those who are willing to
tolerate technical problems, seek help when needed,
work daily on every class, and persist through challenges”
(iseek.org, 2014).

14. MANAGE YOUR TIME
Tips to ManageYourTime
 Review the class work daily.
 Create a weekly calendar with class work due
dates
 CreateTo-Do Lists to keep up with your daily
classwork
(iseek.org, 2014)

15. Create a Good Study Environment
Find quiet study places
Avoid television and games during study times
Turn off or turn down ringers on phone
Avoid web surfing while studying
Set up study area in good lighting
Sit in comfortable seating
(iseek.org, 2014).

16. DIDYOU COLLECTTHE GOLD COINS
FOR EVERYTHINGYOU LEARNED?

17. WHAT DOYOU KNOW
ABOUT BEING
A SUCCESSFUL
ONLINE STUDENT?

18. Communicate Attend and
Participate
Complete
Assignments
Be
Responsible
Be Honest
ManageTime Use Computer
Skills
Study Don't Give
Up!
BE A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT

19. References
• Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., Albright, M., & Zvacek, S. (2012).
Teaching and learning at a distance: Foundations of distance
education (5th ed.) Boston, MA: Pearson.
• Simonson, M., Smaldino, S., & Zvacek, S. (2015). Teaching and
learning at a distance: Foundations of distance education (6th ed.)
Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.
• What Makes a Successful Online Learner? (2014). ISEEK. Retrieved
June 1, 2014, from http://www.iseek.org/education/successonline.html
• Images-Microsoft Creative Commons, 2015.