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Foreword Preface Contributing Authors Chapter 1. Distance Learning: College Comes to You What You Will Learn in This Chapter The Purpose of the Guide Organization of the Guide What is Distance Learning? Other Terms for Distance Learning Who Offers Distance Learning Programs? Online and Virtual Universities Why Study at a Distance? Distance Learning: How Quickly it Changes Technology-Supported Learning Technologies Used in Distance Learning Which Technology is Best? Synchronous versus Asynchronous Communication: A Crucial Difference How Does the Learning Experience Differ With Each Synchronous and Asynchronous Approaches What's it Like? Who are Distance Learner's Characteristics of Successful Distance Learners Earning a Degree Is a Degree Earned via Technology Equal to One Earned on Campus? What about Taking a Few Courses? Will Another College Accept Distance Education Credits? The Quality Question Is Distance Learning for You? Caution: Long-Term Planning Ahead Beware of Fake Colleges and "Diploma Mills" Summary: You're on Your Way! Chapter 2. Choosing a Distance Education Provider: Asking the Right Questions What You Will Learn in This Chapter Locating Distance Education Providers and Programs Providers Close to Home Regional and National Providers Using Print and Electronic Sources to Find a Provider Questions for a Distance Education Provider General Issues Academic Issues Financial Issues Student Services Issues Summary: Know What to Expect Chapter 3. The Role of the Computer in Distance Learning: Succeeding Online What You Will Learn in This Chapter Why You Need a Computer If You Own a Computer If You Don't Own a Computer If You Are an Experienced Computer User If You Don't Feel Comfortable Using a Computer Using Your Computer for Distance Learning Courses The Web and Your Courses Your Course May Use the Web for Many Different Purposes Taking a Course on a Course/Learning Management System Online Course Discussions Power-User Tips on Using the Web Email, Threaded Discussions, and Listserv Tips Email and Internet Addresses Explained Listservs and Discussion Groups Netiquette Internet Discussion Groups Video and Audio on Your Computer Submitting Your Assignments by Computer Other Technologies You May Use What Kind of Computer is Required for College Courses? Information Your Distance Learning Course Providers Can Provide Using the Computer Requires Information Deciding Whether to Upgrade or Buy a New Computer What's in Your Current Computer Shopping for Computing Equipment and Software What Hardware Will You Need? What Software Will You Need? Can't Afford a Computer? Selecting an Internet Service Provider (ISP) Amy Goes to Ivy League University . . . and Stays at Home Are You Ready for Online Courses? Questions to Ask Prospective Distance Learning Program Staff Chapter 4. The Distance Learner's Library: The Indispensable Guide to Finding the Material What You Will Learn in This Chapter Today's Libraries Elements of Library Access: The Online Catalog and Beyond, Databases, Interlibrary Loan and Reference Services The Online Catalog Moving From the Local Catalog to the Consortium Catalog of Combined University Libraries Library Databases Database Searching Techniques Downloading Information Interlibrary Loans Summary: What Services are Available for You and Are They Effective? Finding Help When You Need It Using the Internet and the World Wide Web Summary: Questions ad Choices Chapter 5. Understanding Your Needs: Overcoming the Personal Barriers to Success in Distance Learning What You Will Learn in This Chapter Learning from Others Where to Learn More Clarifying Your Goals and Attitudes: Why Do You Want to Be a Student and, in Particular, a Distance Learner The Essence of Being Human: Too Many Roles, Too Little Time Developing Systems of Academic and Social Support Health and Wellness: There is a Relationship to College Success Summary: A Final Note Chapter 6. Improving Distance Learning Performance: Steps to Success What You Will Learn in This Chapter Introduction Learning to Learn Study Guides Concept Mapping Note Taking Time Management The Student Stressor Test Reading Guides Writing Papers Test and Other Anxieties Some Final Tips for Becoming a Better Student Questions for Distance Learning Students to Ask DL Providers Summary: Just a Beginning! Final Word Index
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication: Distance education, Distance education Computer-assisted instruction