| Chapter from The Confident
Student | Topic from The Confident
Student | Suggested readings from
the E-learning Companion | Suggested activities from
the E-learning Companion |
| Chapter 1: Choosing Success in College
and in Life (pp. 1-32) | Your campus and its Resources | Chapter 2: Technology support tips
Chapter 2: Developing a technology contingency plan
Chapter 3: Choosing the right opportunities
Chapter 3: Increasing the odds of your success | Activity 2-5 |
| Computer Confidence: Use email to keep in touch | Chapter 6: Effective email communications
Chapter 7: Email tips | Activity 6-1
Activity 6-2
Activity 6-3
Chapter 6 Exercise |
| Know where to find help | Chapter 2: Developing a technology contingency
plan
Chapter 3: Verify your support system |
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| Chapter 2: Motivating Yourself to
Learn (pp. 33-57) | Assess your strengths and weaknesses |
| E-learning Readiness Self-Assessment (in text
and on Website) |
| Your preferred learning environment | Chapter 4: Creating effective study environments |
|
| Chapter 3: Thinking Critically and
Creatively (pp. 59-88) | Listen with purpose; Read with purpose; Predict
test questions | Chapter 7: Online readings
Chapter 4: Creating effective study environments |
|
| Evaluate what you learn | Chapter 2 Evaluating online resources
Chapter 7: E-research |
|
| Chapter 4: Setting Goals and Solving
Problems (pp. 89-109) | Setting goals in college | Chapter 4: Clarifying Personal Expectations
and Setting Goals | Activity 4-2
Activity 4-4 |
| Setting reachable long-term and short-term
goals | Chapter 4: Short-term and Long-term Goals | Activity 4-2
Activity 4-4 |
| Chapter 5: Sharpening Your Classroom
Skills (pp. 111-135) | Become an active listener | Chapter 4: Building your comprehension skills
| Activity 4-3 |
| Develop a personal note-taking system | Chapter 7: Online reading
How To Tutorials # 6 and 9 |
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| Learn to make effective oral presentations | Chapter 7: Online presentation
Chapter 7: Online whiteboards |
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| Participate in class and group activities | Chapter 6: Online relationships
Chapter 6: Making a good first impression online
Chapter 6: Effective email communications
Chapter 6: Creating a supportive online learning community
Chapter 6: Five strategies for successful online communications
Chapter 7: Online group projects | Activity 6-1
Activity 6-2
Activity 6-3
Chapter 6 Exercise |
| Chapter 6: Making the Most of your
Time (pp. 137-165) | Schedule your time | Chapter 3: Be realistic with your time
Chapter 3: Balance your academic and work commitments
Chapter 3: Balance your academic and personal commitments
Chapter 5: Keep to a Schedule
Chapter 5: Use Your Free Time Wisely
Chapter 5: Make use of the technology | Activity 3-1
Activity 3-2
Activity 5-1
Activity 5-2
Activity 5-3
Chapter 5 Exercise |
| Procrastination | Chapter 8: Finding an application
Chapter 8: Developing your motivational support system
Chapter 8: Visualizing your success | Activity 8-1
Activity 8-2
Chapter 8 Exercise |
| Your study place | Chapter 4: Creating effective study environments
|
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| Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Health
and Well-Being (pp. 167-200) | Staying healthy | Chapter 8: Developing healthy habits |
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| Are you spending too much time on the net? | Chapter 5: Use your free time wisely | Activity 5-2 |
| Making friends | Chapter 6: Online relationships
Chapter 6: Making a good first impression online
Chapter 6: Effective email communications | Activity 6-1
Activity 6-2
Activity 6-3
Chapter 6 Exercise |
| Chapter 8: Creating Your Study System (pp.
201-223) | Are you using your textbooks effectively? | Chapter 2: Time-saving technology tips
Chapter 2: Tips for using Microsoft Word
Chapter 7: Online readings | Activity 2-1
Activity 2-4 |
| Chapter 10: Controlling Your Concentration
(pp. 243-264) | Eliminate distractions; Find your best study
environment | Chapter 4: Creating effective study environments
Chapter 4: Planning with learning or physical disabilities in-mind |
|
| Chapter 12: Preparing for Tests
(pp. 287-309) | How to prepare for tests | Chapter 7: Online exams
Chapter 4: Building your comprehension skills
Chapter 5: Know your studying prime times | Activity 4-3
Activity 5-3 |
| Develop a test-taking routine | Chapter 7: Online exams |
|
| Chapter 14: Becoming an Active Reader
(pp. 329-354) | Reading actively | Chapter 7: Online readings
Chapter 2: Tips for managing your files
Chapter 2: Tips for using Microsoft Word
How To Tutorials # 2, 6, 9, and 13 | Activity 2-2
Activity 2-4
Activity 2-5 |
| Use a textbook marking system | Chapter 7: Online readings
How To Tutorials # 2, 5, 6, and 9 |
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