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MOOC-0120 – Online Learning – Computer and Study Skills for Success

Success in Online Learning

This course will empower current or potential post-secondary learners, who may not be confident in their computer skills, to succeed in an online learning environment. The course will focus on:

  • Identifying hardware and software
  • Describe browsers and web sites
  • Describe Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  • Work with LMS tools
  • Search the web effectively and efficiently
  • Understand the importance of critical thinking when on the Internet
  • Develop effective independent learning strategies
  • Develop effective class participation strategies

I took this course over the summer when I was getting ready to attend university for the first time. I had no idea how important this is and how different my life now is from my high school days. I feel this course has helped me to be more successful in my studies and my career.

Lucas Ashton, Medical Labratory Sciences student

Course details

Course number: MOOC-0120
Course title: Success in Online Learning
Prerequisites: None
Completion criteria: Review all the material and complete all the reflective activities
Registration fee: None

Audience

Anyone wanting a better understanding of computer skills necessary for a return to school in the age of online learning.

Delivery details

The online course consists of 6 independent study modules that enables you to proceed through the material at your own pace. Although it is recommended that you follow the lessons in consecutive order to maximize the learning, it is not a requirement.

This is no instructional or tutorial support available in this course. If you are struggling with any of the concepts, additional resources have been provided that may assist you with different perspectives on the course material. You are encouraged to investigate any of the topics in more detail.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  1. Identify hardware and software
  2. Describe browsers and web sites
  3. Describe Learning Management Systems (LMS)
  4. Work with LMS tools
  5. Search the web effectively and efficiently
  6. Understand the importance of critical thinking when on the Internet
  7. Develop effective independent learning strategies
  8. Develop effective class participation strategies

Time commitment

  • Approximately 10 hours

Completion award

  • Statement of Completion
  • Digital Badge

To register

Once registered

Note: If you are creating an account for the first time, it may take up to 24 hours before you are able to log in to BCIT to access your course.

  1. Access your online course at learn.bcit.ca.
  2. Login with your BCIT ID (A0…) and password.
  3. Scroll down to your My Courses listing and click on the course link.