About "Studying Online"
This book will help anyone who studies online with its practical tips and suggestions to make studying on the web easier.
The book outlines the advantages of online study and helps you overcome any of the difficulties you might encounter.
The book has three main sections:
- Part 1: Getting Ready for Online Study
This covers what you need to do to prepare for studying using the Internet - Part 2: Studying Online
This section looks at all the practical skills necessary for effective online study. - Part 3: Coping Online
This part of the book is about online well-being and coping with the myriad distractions you face when studying online.
The book contains step-by-step instructions for a variety of techniques you can use. Plus there is guidance on the software you can use to enhance your studies.
The book has 11 chapters:
- What is Different about Online study?
- Preparing for Online Study
- Reading Online
- Online Notetaking
- Using Study Forums
- Using Video
- Effective Online Collaboration
- Coping with Online Presentations
- Coping with Online Assessment
- Avoiding Distractions
- Online Well-Being
About the Author, Graham Jones
Studying Online is written by Graham Jones, an academic who has been teaching online since 1999. As a result, he has a wealth of experience helping students to study over the Internet. Graham is a psychologist who is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Buckingham Business School, where he is the Programme Director for undergraduate business degrees. Graham is also an Associate Lecturer at the Open University. Graham has also been an online student, having completed one of his Masters degrees online.