EL 121 - Effective Digital Learning

1-3 Credit(s)

This course introduces students to the major skills and knowledge needed to learn effectively in digital environments and from digital texts. Students will gain an understanding of time- and self-management strategies, critical digital literacy skills including active online reading and media comprehension strategies, and media analysis skills for use in fully online, partially online, and face-to-face classes where digital texts may be used.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify appropriate technology and methods to evaluate credibility of online information.
Locate and use appropriate online/digital media to expand personal and group knowledge, solve problems, and engage with online communities.
Choose effective technology for online/digital collaboration to create meaningful academic work.
Employ effective means of digital communication in academic contexts.
Apply online study techniques to learn from a variety of digital media.
Identify and develop skills necessary for successful participation in online learning, including time management, communication, and information sharing strategies.

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