10 Myths About Online Learning (and Truths About Each Myth)

10 Myths About Online Learning (and Truths About Each Myth)

from The Michigan Community College Association‘s Virtual Learning Collaborative

http://scos.mccvlc.org/FIPSE/PLAY/elfusers/orientation/What_Is_Online_Like/ONLINE_LEARNING_MYTHS.xee

“What Are The 10 Myths About Online Education?

• Myth #1 – I can do assignments anytime

• Myth #2 – Online courses do not follow the regular semester

• Myth #3 – I can “hide” and remain anonymous in an online class

• Myth #4 – Personal attention doesn’t exist in an online class

• Myth #5 – Online classes are easier

• Myth #6 – Broken computers are acceptable excuses

• Myth #7 –The college will provide me with a computer for this class

• Myth #8 – I will be taught how to use a computer as part of my online class

• Myth #9 – Procrastination is OK in online classes

• Myth #10 – I can cram all my work into one login session”

Read more in the slideshow.

Stephen