online course Preparation

Prof Schmidt's Economic Courses

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Prof. Schmidt's Home Page

F2F - Classroom

SSOL - Online

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COURSE RESOURCES

COURSE POLICIES

Online Courses are NOT for EVERYONE

?? ARE YOU READY FOR AN ONLINE COURSE ??

1. Take a test, provided by the Georgia Board of Regents to determine

a students (YOUR) readiness for Online Learning Environments

Click Here

2. Check out their website for other resources.

http://www.georgiaonmyline.org/alt/

 You would not purchase a house with first researching the area, price, condition, etc.

Do not sell yourself short with your education

1. Research for yourself the main difference between Online and Classroom instructed courses
2. Familiarize yourself with the syllabus for the course in which you are interested
3. Assess your own personality, skills, habits, and abilities. Be truthful with yourself.
4. Make an educated decision as to the format of your course. Your education is expensive/important enough that you should.

Online Verse Classroom Skill Set Comparison

Skill Sets

Time Management

Time Commitment

Communication

-Real life application

Study Skills

Learning Styles

Online Course

Must Independently Manage Time Well. Self-motivated. Self-disciplined.

Availability to spend the same or more time than classroom course weekly requirement. Flexibility to utilize midnight hours, double up on work one week and have a break the next, or complete the course early.

Mostly written communication. Comfortable communicating virtually using technology. -Simulated technology (Discussion Board)

Ability to analyze text, critically think through process and key points and communicate virtually. Student must understands his/her learning style.

Highly independent learner. Follows written instruction well. Completes assignments with little direction. Highly technology literate.

Classroom Course

Peers/professor provide reminders and encouragement

2.5 hours per week in class. Out of class recommendation is 6 hours per week.

Mostly verbal communication. Comfortable with communicating in classroom. - Every class period - Live in the classroom

Professor assists in analysis of text, critical thought process, and lectures on key points. Student will communication via open dialogue in class.

Mildly independent learner. Follows verbal instruction well. Completes assignments after demonstration in class. Mildly technology literate