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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”

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Stephen

 

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Posted on: October 18, 2012, 6:58 am Category: Uncategorized

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  1. That’s so true, they even valid for free online courses. I’m drowning with work for my Coursera’s Modern & Contemporary American Poetry http://tinyurl.com/6ou62wm It’s a great course and enjoy every bit of it but wasn’t prepared for the reality of it – assignments ought to be done as early as poss as otherwise I am denying work or feedback to other students …. and no I can’t cram all into one login session.