Characteristics+of+e-Learners+(Week+1)

Characteristics of Effective Online Learners (Week 1)
Add at least two characteristics of what you believe are characteristics of effective online learners. //Note, do not just copy from the text. Take some time to really think about this before you post.// Please be sure to include your name after your post. I've posted one to get the group started.


 * Communicate with a positive tone (schnupp)
 * Be self motivated, proactive, and disciplined (Mark)
 * Learn (or brush up on) critical thinking skills (Mark)
 * Timely and punctual, does not procrastinate or hold up group collaboration (Jason)
 * Detailed (not vague) and concise thoughts are shared so that others are clear in their meaning or intent (Jason)
 * Truly read others responses to write meaningful feedback and ask relevant questions (Erin)
 * Don't be afraid to ask questions of your classmates when you are unclear about the material. We can all learn from each other. (Erin)
 * Be creative. This will help make the experience more engaging for everyone. (Michelle)
 * Be adaptable and try new things to get the most out of your learning experience. (Michelle)
 * Be flexible and open-minded and recognize that your classmates are coming from all different levels and backgrounds. (Keri)
 * Don't be afraid to challenge the majority consensus (but do so in a respectful way) (Keri)
 * Have a "growth mindset" (Carol Dweck). At the rate that technology is changing, online learners need to be comfortable with not knowing all of the answers and to be confident that they will be able to find them out. (Maria)
 * Intrinsically motivated. There are many distractions outside of the brick and mortar classroom. Students need to really want to "be there" or they may not be successful. (Maria)
 * Approach all experiences (asynchronous and synchronous) with a collaborative mindset, remembering that you have something to learn from others //**as well as**//some knowledge to share with everyone else. (John)
 * Include justification (reading or experience) for every argument or core idea introduced to your classmates. This will help to ensure a more elaborate, meaningful discussion for everyone involved. (John)
 * Be a team member to complete the picture. (Michelle)
 * Be courageous and kind. Be not afraid to take the lead in new ideas and be kind to praise the brave. (Michelle)
 * Keep a consistent schedule of when you'll log in, so you don't miss critical parts of discussion or due dates (Jaclyn)
 * Take time to read others' work. Always be willing to expand your knowledge based on others' thoughts or experience. (Jaclyn)
 * Be patient. Often situations arise in our lives offline that may keep people from responding at the speed you would like them to. Also people may be getting acclimated to this new form of learning since everyone's experience has been different. (Erika)
 * Look at ideas, comments, discussions, and presentations from different angles to completely understand the concepts and ideas that are being conveyed. Plays devils advocate once in a while to challenge people and make it interesting in a good way. (Erika)
 * Be engaged! Make time to actively participate in discussions in a meaningful way and do your part in group assignements. (Hilliary)
 * Be organized. Keep track of due dates. Try to schedule your time so that you can log on regularly. (Hilliary)
 * Be open minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process (Melissa)
 * Have the mindset that high quality learning can take place outside of the traditional classroom setting (Melissa)
 * Don't be afraid to ask questions. Asking questions will bring clarity to tasks or situations and will decrease frustration. (Cynite)
 * Be able to communicate through writing. Nearly all communication is written; therefore, you should feel comfortable expressing your ideas and thoughts through writing. (Cynite)
 * Go beyond the basics: engage with the instructor and fellow classmates outside of class time, bring in outside relevant resources, share experiences and knowledge. (Aditi)
 * Be honest: admit when you are having difficulties and ask for help, and be aware of your own learning boundaries. Recognize that this platform may prove more difficult for some than others and reach out to fellow classmates and the instructor to help and be helped. (Aditi)
 * Have a basic understanding of how to navigate throughout the ELC. (Sharonda)
 * Be open-minded in trying new things with technology. Be respectful of other's ideas and postings. (Sharonda)
 * Be willing to follow the guidance of the course facilitator for structuring, completing, and hanging in the required tasks (D. Mizza)
 * Be disciplined enough to manage his/her own schedule in order to be able to understand and "digest" all the content and the information offered in a timely manner (D. Mizza)
 * Be motivated and keep a positive attitude towards the group works. For example, by participating reguraly in group activities and by playing an active role (D. Mizza)