Learning Skills in the Online Classroom

Learning Skill and Expectations

Responsibility fulfill commitments within the learning environment; complete and submit activities and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines; manage behaviour according to the learning activity.

How can I demonstrate these skills in an online classroom?

As a student, I post to discussions to share my learning respond to discussions to comment, question and extend learning for all classmates participate in webinars to learn and help others learn submit to the dropbox on time complete work according to the instructions communicate (chat, discuss, and email) respectfully attend webinars to ask questions and to further learning

Organization develop and follow a plan and process for completing work and tasks; establish priorities and manage time to complete tasks and achieve goals; identify, gather, evaluate, and use information, technology, and resources to complete tasks.

As a student, I read the news daily check course calendar for due dates check email for personal direction review FAQ for course details add tasks/events/due dates to my personal calendar set learning goals as tasks in my calendar create folders to organize my units, activities and work submitted develop electronic notes for study purposes (text, audio, visual, links, etc.)

Independent Work independently monitor, assess, and revise plans to complete tasks and meet goals; use online time appropriately to complete tasks; follows instructions with minimal assistance.

As a student, I review and update personal calendar according to daily news schedule e-learning time daily login daily to complete the assigned readings, discussions, assessments, and activities read news, assignment details, and dropbox specifics before asking questions or submitting work read, review, search, and then post or email when I have a question

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Learning Skills in the Online Classroom

Learning Skill and Expectations
Collaboration accept various roles and an equitable share of work in a group; respond positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others; build healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media-assisted interactions; work with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals; share information, resources, expertise and promote critical thinking to solve problems and make decisions. Initiative look for and act on new ideas and opportunities for learning; demonstrate the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks; demonstrate curiosity and interest in learning; approach new tasks with a positive attitude. Self-regulation set personal goals and monitor progress toward achieving them; seek clarification or assistance when needed; assess and reflect critically on my strengths, needs, and interests; identify learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals; persevere and make an effort when responding to challenges TDSB IT Services e-Learning

How can I demonstrate these skills in an online classroom?

As a student, I Introduce myself when instructed or working in groups Review group instructions, emails, and posts Attend group webinars Communicate to group members by email, discussion, and chat Respond to group discussions with praise, questions, and ideas Contribute to group creations Take on various group roles (leader, editor, etc.) Share information, resources, expertise to assist with the learning for all

As a student, I Attend optional webinars Search and share new links for learning Question and propose ideas in discussions or webinars Arrange guest speakers through the instructor to further class learning Seek further resources and readings to further my knowledge

As a student, I Review goals, achievements, and record next steps at the end of a unit in my electronic notebook Attend webinars or conferencing for assistance Post or email questions for assistance Reflect upon learning needs and interests and communicate with instructor via email, chat, etc. Select and search learning opportunities provided within and beyond the course Email or post requesting direction and assistance when work is difficult

June 2012