OUMH1103

Topic 1 : Managing Your Learning

OUMs Learning Mode

Blended Learning at OUM:

Self-Managed

Online face-to-face

Self-Managed Learning
Study independently Module + other resources (printed and digital) Module + peer support Module + tutor and experts Advantages: Preparation for lifelong learning Improved employability Quality learning Ability to make effective use of new technology

Face-to-Face Learning
Once fortnightly, during weekends Teaching Strategies : lecture, discussion, exercise, presentations, consultations No. of meetings : 3 / 5 times (10 hours) Classroom Environment : formal classroom, computer lab

Online Learning
Virtual classroom, LMS (MyLMS) Discussions : forum, email, chat Online content : learning objects (links, PDF docs, Power point slides, etc)

Being Independent
Plan and Manage the SMART way Apply SMART time management Motivate yourself Develop Learning Strategies

Maximize Learning Facilities

Face-to-face tutorial Learner service centre Information resources Online discussion forum

Coping with Learning

Managing Stress Goal setting Motivational strategies for successful learning Time management Concentration strategies for better learning

Managing stress
Strategies
Organize yourself Control your environment Positive feedback Reward yourself Exercise Relax Take a break

Anxiety
Preparing for test and assignment (anticipatory) During examination (situational)

Coping with study

Identify resources Realistic Cooperate and collaborate Learn to accept failure

Goal Setting
Characteristics:

Self-chosen Relevant Challenging Realistic (attainable) Measurable Time-bound Positive Written

SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bounded)

Activity:
Set Short-term and Long-term goals

Motivational Strategies for successful Learning

Set challenging but realistic goals Breakdown the bigger tasks at hand Maintain positive attitude Aim for higher peaks Use active learning strategies Learn from mistakes Monitor your learning

Time management
Analyze your time usage Set your priorities Plan a schedule

Concentration strategies for learning

Causes of poor concentration
Environmental distractions, noise, physical distractions, boredom, dislike, disinterest, anxiety about studies, intimidating study tasks, daydreaming, personal worries

Strategies for improving

Identify the causes, take control, make it as habit.

Conducive study area

Right space, comfortable furniture, stay organized

Personal learning style

Active Reflective Sensing Intuitive Visual Verbal Sequential global

Active Vs Reflective
Active Doing something active with it - discuss, apply or explain to others Like to work in group Discussion and problemsolving activities Study group Reflective Think about it quietly Prefer working alone Read and memorize, stop periodically and review and think of possible questions/applications

Cannot sit through Lectures without Getting to anything physical

Sensing Vs Intuitive
Sensing Learning facts Well-established methods to solve problems Details and good memorizing facts More practical and careful Intuitive Discover possibilities and relationships Innovate and dislike repetition New concepts, abstractions and mathematical formulations Faster and more innovative

To be effective learner, you need to be able to functions both ways

Visual Vs Verbal
Visual Remember best what they see Pictures, diagrams, flowcharts, timelines, films and demonstrations Prepare a concept map by listing points, enclose them in boxes or circles and drawing Color-code note with highlighter Verbal Get more out of words Written, spoken explanations Summarize or outline Working in groups

Sequential Vs Global
Sequential In linear steps Logical step from the previous one for each step Fill in the skipped steps in logical order Outline the material in logical order Global Learn in large jumps Absorbs material almost randomly without seeing connections and suddenly getting it skim through the entire chapter to get an overview Try to relate the subjects to things you already know Understand how it connects to other topics

Topic 2 Online Learning Environment in OUM

Seven Hardware components of a PC

CPU VDU Keyboard Mouse FDD Printer Modem

Internet
Connecting the Internet
Dial-up broadband

Purposes
Exchange emails Discussion forums Search information Access and retrieve from electronic databases Access text based and multimedia

Internet concepts
WWW Website Web page Web browser URL hyperlink

Microsoft Internet Explorer (MSIE)

Title bar Menu bar Tool bar back, forward, stop, refresh, home, favorites, print