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The Open University

IT: Technology news

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Overview

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This course introduces practical study and online learning strategies, including note-taking, evaluating web resources, learning styles, mind maps, netiquette, copyright, and plagiarism.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Take note
  • 1 Take note
  • 1.1 Why take notes?
  • 1.2 Guidance on note taking
  • 1.3 When is the right time to take notes?
  • 1.4 Extra help
  • 1.5 How to take notes
  • 1.6 Alternative ways to take notes
  • 1.7 Summarising
  • 2 News from the Web
  • 2 News from the Web
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Evaluating web resources
  • 3 Learning to learn
  • 3 Learning to learn
  • 3.1 Learning styles
  • 3.2 More about mind maps and spray diagrams
  • 4 Working with others online
  • 4 Working with others online
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Netiquette
  • 4.2.1 Introduction
  • 4.2.2 Thank, acknowledge and support people
  • 4.2.3 Acknowledge before differing
  • 4.2.4 Make clear your perspective
  • 4.2.5 Emotions
  • 4.2.6 Flaming
  • 4.2.7 Some other advice
  • 4.3 Ethical and legal considerations
  • 4.3.1 Copyright
  • 4.3.2 Plagiarism
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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