Tips
3 online and take-home exam myths debunked by MacEwan University
6 amazing online learning strategies that work for everyone (or do they?) by MacEwan University
7 learning tips from profs who’ve been teaching online for decades by MacEwan University
12 Steps to Get Ready to Learn Online by Contact North
Tips to Succeed by Dalhousie University
Specific strategies you can apply to manage your time effectively, create a study space, and manage motivation, procrastination, stress and anxiety, and resilience.
Tips for Taking Classes and Studying Online at Home by University of Alberta
Quick but helpful tips on online class participation and email etiquette.
Webinars
How to Be a Successful Online Learner
In this webinar, first-time and experienced online learners get practical advice on how to be a successful online learner from an experienced online professor and gain insight and perspective from a seasoned online learner.
Based on relevant psychological theory, you learn:
Theoretical understanding of learning;
The importance of your study space;
How to manage distractions and procrastination;
How to get the most out of your learning;
The best use of down time, and;
Tips and tricks on how to best prepare for learning online.
Join Dr. Steve Joordens, a professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough, for an interactive one-hour conversation designed to prepare students to succeed in their online courses.
Book
Learning to Learn Online: A Toolkit for Online Learning Success
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Learning Centres, Christina Page, Adam Vincent, Fanshawe College, Andrew Stracuzzi, and Shauna Roch
Learning to Learn Online helps you prepare for online learning success by introducing you to the online learning environment and your role as a learner within it. As you come to understand yourself as a self-directed learner, you will also be introduced to effective learning strategies: time management for online learners, information management, professional communication, and reading strategies.
Other Resources
MacEwan Student Success Services Resources
Resources on the essay writing process and how to cite sources.
Assignment Calculator by University of Toronto
This calculator will help you break down your assignment or project into manageable steps.