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Record Nr.

UNINA9910464325403321

Autore

Fandl Kevin J.

Titolo

Success as an online student : strategies for effective learning / / Kevin J. Fandl, Jamie D. Smith

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : Routledge, , 2015

ISBN

1-138-18047-5

1-315-72131-7

1-317-52162-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (160 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithJamie D

Disciplina

371.33/44678

371.3344678

Soggetti

Web-based instruction

Internet in education

Computer-assisted instruction

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published 2013 by Anderson Publishing.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Half Title; Dedication; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Preface; About the Authors; Introduction; SECTION ONE: CONSIDERING ONLINE EDUCATION; Chapter 1 Choosing an Online School and Program; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Selecting a School; 1.3 Some Distinctions Between Online Programs; 1.4 Choosing the Right Program; 1.5 Choosing the Best Degree; 1.6 Quality of the School; 1.7 Accreditation; 1.8 Conclusion; 1.9 Concluding Thoughts; Chapter 2 What to Expect in an Online Class and How to Prepare; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Navigating the Classroom; 2.3 Organization; 2.4 Syllabus; 2.5 Meet Your Professor

2.6 Class Introductions2.7 Open Discussion Area; 2.8 Questions for the Professor; 2.9 Discussion Boards; 2.10 Class Policies; 2.11 Lectures; 2.12 Announcements; 2.13 E-mail or Messages; 2.14 Assignments; 2.15 Tests and Quizzes; 2.16 Additional or Supplemental Material; 2.17 Concluding Thoughts; Chapter 3 What You Will Miss and How to Make Up for it; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Access to Professors; 3.3 Lectures; 3.4 Class Discussion; 3.5 Library; 3.6 Study Groups; 3.7 Friends; 3.8 Student Organizations; 3.9 Concluding Thoughts; SECTION TWO:



STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN ONLINE EDUCATION

Chapter 4 Forming Good Habits to Reduce Stress, Find a Work-Life Balance, and Succeed in School4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Getting Organized; 4.3 Creating Manageable Goals; 4.4 Managing Your Inbox Clutter; 4.5 Creating a Study Kit; 4.6 Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenario; 4.7 Always Review Feedback; 4.8 Avoiding Burnout; 4.9 Reward Yourself; 4.10 Schedule Downtime; 4.11 Do Not Multitask; 4.12 Concluding Thoughts; Chapter 5 Managing Your Time Effectively; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Section 1: Mornings; 5.3 Section 2: Lunch Time; 5.4 Section 3: After Work; 5.5 Concluding Thoughts

Chapter 6 How to Approach Classwork to Maximize Your Chances of Success6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Study Groups; 6.3 Studying for Tests; 6.4 Reviewing Material Method (Flashcards/Recording); 6.5 Writing Good Discussion Board Posts; 6.6 Writing Good Papers; 6.7 Concluding Thoughts; Chapter 7 Effective Research Techniques in Online Education; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Leveraging Local Resources; 7.3 Leveraging Online Resources; 7.4 Accessing Professional Online Resources; 7.5 Selecting the Correct Sources to Include; 7.6 Integrating Sources into Your Assignments; 7.7 Tips for Effective Research

7.8 Concluding ThoughtsChapter 8 Writing for Success; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Avoid Plagiarism and Self-Plagiarism; 8.3 Prewriting Steps; 8.4 Understand the Requirements; 8.5 Know Your Goal; 8.6 Stages of Writing; 8.7 Drafting; 8.8 Revising; 8.9 Editing; 8.10 Writing Tips; 8.11 Concluding Thoughts; Chapter 9 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 I Just Started School and I Don't Know What I'm Doing; 9.3 My Class Just Started and I am Already Lost; 9.4 I Keep Losing Points on My Assignments and I Don't Know Why

9.5 I Can't Think of Anything to Write in Response to the Discussion Question

Sommario/riassunto

This book is a practical guide for any student considering enrollment in, currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from an online course. The authors, both with substantial online teaching and learning experience as well as seasoned professionals, deliver concise guidance to make the online learning journey enjoyable, productive, and most of all, worthwhile. Major topics include how to identify the best online program; comparing online with traditional education programs; finding an ideal work-life balance; managing time and staying organized; how to form good habits to maximize your chanc



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785286703321

Titolo

Conflict, complexity and mathematical social science [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Gordon Burt

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Bingley, : Emerald, 2010

ISBN

1-282-75300-2

9786612753008

1-84950-973-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (286 p.)

Collana

Contributions to conflict management, peace economics and development, , 1572-8323 ; ; v. 15

Altri autori (Persone)

BurtGordon

Disciplina

303.60151

Soggetti

Political Science - General

Social Science - Sociology - General

Political science & theory

Mathematical logic

Social conflict - Mathematical models

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

ch. 1. Introduction and overview / Gordon Burt -- ch. 2. Set theory and social reality / Gordon Burt -- ch. 3. Mathematics, logic, artificial intelligence and ordinary language / Gordon Burt -- ch. 4. Possibility and probability : value, conflict and choice / Gordon Burt -- ch. 5. Theory, evidence and reality : the mean and median ideals of competing groups / Gordon Burt -- ch. 6. Social design, ethics and the amount of value / Gordon Burt -- ch. 7. Change, multiple-entity systems and complexity / Gordon Burt -- ch. 8. Mathematical psychology / Gordon Burt -- ch. 9. Models of individual choice / Gordon Burt -- ch. 10. Mathematical sociology / Gordon Burt -- ch. 11. Mathematical political science and game theory / Gordon Burt -- ch. 12. The mathematical economics of social participation : complexity / Gordon Burt -- ch. 13. Life and history : the speculative pursuit of value / Gordon Burt -- ch. 14. World history : the growth and distribution dynamics of power, truth and value / Gordon Burt -- ch. 15. Debating the mathematical science approach to international



relations / Gordon Burt.

Sommario/riassunto

Conflict, Complexity and Mathematical Social Science provides a foundational mathematical approach to the modelling of social conflict. The book illustrates how theory and evidence can be mathematically deepened and how investigations grounded in social choice theory can provide the evidence needed to inform social practice. Countering criticism from constructivist viewpoints it shows how discourse is grounded in mathematical logic and mathematical structure. The modelling of social conflict is viewed as an application of mathematical social science and relevant models are drawn from each field of mathematical psychology, mathematical sociology, mathematical political science and mathematical economics. Unique in its multidisciplinary focus the book brings together powerful mathematical conceptualisations of the social world from a wide range of separate areas of inquiry, thereby providing a strong conceptual framework and an integrated account of social situations. It is a vital resource for all researchers in peace science, peace and conflict studies, politics, international relations, mathematical modelling in the social sciences and complexity theory.