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Learning Resources

Required Readings

Walden University. (n.d.). Help with technology. Walden e-Guide. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/waldeneguide/eguidehelpwithtech2

 

This section of the e-Guide provides useful information about the technical aspects of your online learning environment. Review the sub-sections to learn more about the classroom environment, online learning, technical support resources, and technical requirements. 

Walden University. (n.d.). Academic & Community Support Resources. Walden e-Guide. Retrieved from https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/waldeneguide/eguidesupport2

 

This section of the e-Guide provides useful information about academic resources and other support resources. Focus on the Success Strategies sub-section for guidance on such things as time management to help you maximize your online learning experience. Also focus on the Discussions, Grading, and Scholarly Writing sub-sections to learn more about completing your coursework, following course requirements, and writing for the online environment. Explore any other sections that you think will be useful.

Document: 10 Tips for Being a Successful Online Learner (Word document)

 

This document contains valuable tips for becoming a successful online learner.

Document: Technology Contingency Plan Template (Word document)

 

This template is designed to help you create a technology contingency plan in case your computer crashes, you lose access to the Internet, or your computer gets lost or stolen.

Document: Technical Tips for Learning at Walden (Word document)

 

Tips for working with various technologies, such as word processing software, Blackboard features, and your myWalden page are addressed in this document.

Document: Walden University School of Nursing Faculty. (2012). Annotated School of Nursing Sample Paper (PDF)

Walden University. (2012c). Walden University: Active and passive voice. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/487.htm

 

A component of academic writing is using an active voice. Explore the handout on writing in an active voice presented at this website.

Walden University. (2012f). Walden University: Proofreading and revising. Retrieved from http://writingcenter.waldenu.edu/872.htm

 

Proofreading is an important final step when preparing any assignment or electronic communication. This resource is also provided by the Walden University Writing Center.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2012e). Tips for effective online composition and communication [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

 

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes.

 

This media program provides essential insights and information regarding the differences between online and in-person communication, the importance of tone in your e-communications, and how to write effective e-mail messages. All of these skills are essential to your success as an online learner.