Online Student Readiness Tutorials (OSRT)-2
The Online Student Readiness Tutorials (OSRT) are a series of interactive multimedia tutorials designed to develop skills and address topics that are relevant to online learning preparedness and success. OSRT multimedia modules are fully accessible but may not be viewable on certain mobile devices. As such, each module is also available as a text only script and audio only mp3 file. This page describes learning objectives and activities attached to each OSRT module.
Introduction to Online Learning
Topics Covered:
- differences between online and classroom instruction
- myths and realities of online learning
Learning Activities:
Getting Tech Ready
Topics Covered:
- hardware and software requirements of most online courses
- value of a fast internet connection
- how to locate and download the free plug-ins your course may require
- email basics
- how to obtain tech support
Learning Activities:
Becoming an Effective Online Learner
Topics Covered:
- how to organize your space, your course materials and yourself
- tips and tricks for time management
- the importance of setting up a schedule that works for you
- the perils of procrastination
- how to communicate effectively online (asychronously and synchronously)
- the difference between reading print and online texts
- strategies to stay focused when reading (and studying) online
Learning Activities:
- Organizing for Online Success (10 min) Links to an external site.
- Online Study Skills and Managing Time (12 min) Links to an external site.
- Communication Skills for Online Learning (13 min) Links to an external site.
- Online Reading Strategies (9 min)
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Career Planning
Topics Covered:
- the basic components of making a career decision
- how college majors and career are related to one another
- how occupational information is organized
- how career counselors can help you make decisions
Learning Activities:
Educational Planning
Topics Covered:
- the importance of making a preliminary and then a comprehensive educational plan
- how effective education plans are driven by college major and transfer school requirements
- how to figure out if your course selection prepares you to complete your community college requirements as well as prepare you to finish your transfer college major in a timely fashion
- how to prepare so you get the most out of your meetings with your academic adviser/counselor
Learning Activities:
Instructional Support
Topics Covered:
- student success basics: time on task, scheduling study time, and the benefit of studying with others
- how to access online tutoring and basic skills support
- how to access online instructional support services
Learning Activities:
Personal Support
Topics Covered:
- Personal issues and barriers to academic success
- Test anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and stress
- Seeking support
Learning Activities:
Financial Support
Topics Covered:
- Ways of paying for college
- Managing money while in college
- Financial aid basics
- Online financial aid and financial planning resources
Learning Activities:
CVC-OEI Ecosystem Portal by California Virtual Campus-Online Education Initiative
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