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What are the benefits? Is it for me? What skills do I need? Is my computer ready? What campus resources are available? What can ISU do to support eLearners?
What skills do I need?

man sitting at computerCheck out these links to help you become a more successful eLearner. You will learn tips for online communication as well as online ettiquette (netiquette).

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is a collection of services and programs, all in one location, designed to help you reach your academic goals. You can select from individualized or small group environments, course-specific or general academic assistance, even credit or non-credit programs. They offer a large menu of services--it's up to you to choose and use those which can help you get the grades you want.
http://www.dso.iastate.edu/dept/asc

Strategies and skills for a successful eLearner

By recognizing that you play an active role in successful eLearning will help you to have a more positive experience. Read a list of strategies to keep in mind as an eLearner.

Guidelines for electronic communications

In online courses students and instructors can interact and share information through email messages or by posting to threaded discussion boards. Read a few basic guidelines for electronic class correspondence.

Guidelines for chat room interactions

Instructors may ask you to participate in a live, or synchronous discussion in a course chat room. This is a great way to interact with other students, your instructor or a guest lecturer in real time without everyone having to be in the same classroom. Read a few basic guidelines for using the chat room.

Netiquette for online eLearners

Communicating online presents some interesting challenges. When you communicate with someone online, you must remember that although you are not face-to-face, certain practices may be considered inappropriate or not practical. Read a few basic guidelines dealing with Internet ettiquette (netiquette) that will help you have more positive online interactions.

Computer Survival School

Information on training provided by the Office of Academic Information Technologies (AIT) on topics ranging from Microsoft PowerPoint and Word basics, to creating Web pages. Courses are provided free of charge to students.
http://css.ait.iastate.edu

WebCT 101: Student Boot Camp

Learn how to enroll yourself as a student in the WebCT Boot Camp. This will allow you to explore WebCT and use its many features. Become familiar with WebCT so you can use it more effectively fo you other WebCT courses.
http://webct.ait.iastate.edu:8900/ISUtools/webhtml/students/bootcamp.html


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