Introduction to Online Learning (Canvas net)

Introduction to Online Learning (Canvas net)

This course provides an introduction to elearning expectations; elearning basic skills and strategies; and elearning resources which support student success. This course is designed for students interested in taking online college courses and/or becoming more successful online college students. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the basic features of the online classroom
    • Recognize the skills needed for learning in an online classroom
    • Demonstrate the usefulness of online learning tools in supporting student success
    • Recognize online campus student support services that support academic success
    • Evaluate their own online readiness skills using at least one digital literacy tool
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