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Neil Morris and Carol Elston

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university. Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications. The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource. Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course. You can use the hashtag #FLlearningOnline to talk about this course on social media.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university. Completion of the courses will also enhance students’ university applications. The courses can also be used as a teachers’ classroom enrichment resource. Courses in this collection are also great for people that want an introduction in the specific subjects discussed in each course. You can use the hashtag #FLlearningOnline to talk about this course on social media.

Topics Covered

  • Learning environments: an introduction to VLEs and MOOCs
  • The learning journey and the differences between classroom-based and online learning
  • Techniques for learning effectively online
  • Using discussions to aid online learning
  • Collaborating online: using wikis and other collaborative tools

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Reviews summary

Introduction to online learning basics

According to students, this course serves as a good introduction to the world of online learning, especially for those new to the format or preparing for higher education. Learners found the content offered practical tips and strategies for studying effectively in a virtual environment, covering key areas like learning environments (VLEs, MOOCs), discussion boards, and collaboration tools. While many appreciated the foundational knowledge, some felt the material was too basic if they already had experience with online courses, and the quality of discussion participation varied.
Introduces online collaboration methods.
"The course introduces various online collaboration methods like wikis."
"Learned about different tools for working together online."
"Discusses how to effectively use online environments for group work."
Quality of forum interaction varies.
"The discussion prompts were good, but the quality of student responses varied greatly."
"Some forum threads were very helpful, others felt like busywork."
"It's hard to get meaningful collaboration when participants aren't engaged."
"Participation in the discussions was low in some weeks, which was disappointing."
Offers useful strategies for online study.
"I learned several useful techniques for managing my time and staying focused online."
"The section on effective study habits was particularly helpful."
"Provided practical strategies I could start using right away."
"Found some great tips on organizing my study space and routine for online classes."
Excellent starting point for new learners.
"This course was a great starting point for understanding how online learning works."
"Really helped me prepare for taking university courses online."
"As someone new to MOOCs, this gave me a clear overview of what to expect."
"I found it to be a very useful introduction to the concepts of online study."
May be too simple for experienced users.
"If you've taken online courses before, much of this might feel like review."
"I was hoping for more advanced strategies, but it's definitely aimed at novices."
"Felt a bit basic compared to my previous online learning experiences."
"Much of the information was common sense if you've used online platforms previously."

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