RILO Results
Thank you for completing RILO. Your
results are the following:
Interpretative Feedback
If you answered A for question #2, it is important to know that during an online course there
is generally no face-to-face contact with your classmates.
If you answered A or B for
question #1, you should be aware that most online courses offer
only minimal, if any, face-to-face interaction with the instructor.
You will need to be proactive in contacting the instructor and
making your needs known to her/him.
If you answered C for question #4, you
may find it helpful to practice reading text from an online source,
such as the World Wide Web. Online reading can be distracting and
tiring at first, but with a little practice it should become as
comfortable to you as reading from a book. You may also be able to
take advantage of adult reading classes through your public library
or schools, or adaptive educational services as your local
university.
If you answered B or C for question #5, it is important to
realize that online learning is very much a self-directed
experience. You may want to experiment ahead of time to develop a
reminder system that will function well for your personal study and
learning habits.
If you answered C for question #7, it is important that you
develop your own structure by setting aside quiet study time and
establishing a regular time and methods for meeting the course
objectives.
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Self-Directed
Learning and Time Management
If you answered C for question #3, you
may wish to work on your time management skills before participating
in an online class. Because online learning is powered by
self-motivation, it is easy to fall behind if you do not structure
your time well.
If you answered C for question #6, you may need to know
that while an online course may be teacher-directed in the sense of
course content, it will be up to you to proceed through the
coursework with all instructions coming from the instructor’s
written direction. You may need to practice requesting clarification
and guidance from the instructors and others in the learning
community.
If you answered B for question #6, you will find that while
many online courses provide tools for discussion between classmates,
such as bulletin boards and chat rooms, you can use these learning
tools to request clarification and share information.
If you answered B or C for question #9,
you may find online classwork somewhat challenging. Online learning
comes easiest to those who enjoy working independently. However you
still can be successful if you make sure to familiarize yourself
with any resources you may need to make online learning more
comfortable for you.
If you answered C for question #9, you may
find it helpful to purchase a screen for your home computer that
minimizes the glare from the monitor. You might also find that
adjusting the lightness button on the monitor might provide some eye
relief. Remember to take frequent, short breaks by glancing away or
looking into the distance to rest your eyes.
In regards to question #10, make sure you use the tools that are
present within the course's learning environment. You can always
review forum postings or check your "sent" mail to verify that you
have sent required communications. Many environments also have an
online gradebook that your instructor may have chosen to use and
that you can check on a regular basis. And remember, just because
you can't see your instructor, there's no reason why you can't
E-mail him/her and ask how you're doing.
If you answered C for question #18, it
would be helpful for you to take some time to locate a facility
where you can have online access to your course. Some suggestions
include: a public library, a university library, or a friend's
computer. Be sure to write down the hours that the computer will be
available to you, and be sure to ask if the computer has complete
Internet access.
If you answered C for question #13, you
may still find that you have enough knowledge to participate fully
in an online course. You may consider brushing up on your E-mail
skills.
If you answered C for question #14, you
may still find that you have adequate knowledge to participate fully
in an online course. Spending an hour or so ‘surfing’ the World Wide
Web on your own should provide you with plenty of online searching
confidence.
If you answered B or C for question #15,
you may wish to try an Internet tutorial. Here is one to try:
http://www.northernwebs.com/bc/
If you selected B or C for question #19, perhaps you have
not yet been exposed to the ease and fun of online research. There
are countless resources online to assist with research on virtually
any topic. You may wish to familiarize yourself with online
databases and research sources, or visit the library and have a
librarian show you around the online world of research
possibilities. An Internet research tutorial such as
http://www.cohums.ohio-state.edu/english/People/Locker.1/research.htm
can help get you started.
If you answered B or C for question #16, you may wish to
try an Internet search tutorial. Here is one to try:
http://www.searchenginewatch.com/
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Computer and
Technology Anxiety
If you answered C for question #20, be
sure and take advantage of call-in Support and Help Centers or ask a
friend to help out until you feel comfortable performing minor
troubleshooting on your own.
If you answered C for question #17, you might want to find
a friend who feels more comfortable around computers and have
him/her lead you through some common procedures. If you will be
using a computer lab, another alternative would be to have a lab
assistant help you familiarize yourself with the computer you will
be using for your online coursework.
If you answered C for question #11, you
might find it useful to ask a computer lab assistant or a
knowledgeable friend to help guide you through learning a new piece
of software. Many librarians also are now familiar with computer
applications and may be able to assist you.
If you answered C for question #12, you
might find it useful to ask a computer lab assistant or a
knowledgeable friend to help guide you through learning a new piece
of software. Many librarians also are now familiar with computer
applications and may be able to assist you.
If you answered B or C for question #8,
you may be surprised to know that an online course is not any easier
than an on-site course, and most online courses require at least as
much work and commitment as its on-site counterpart, if not more.
Remember, you are trading "seat time" for self-directed learning
activities. The advantage to online learning is the flexibility with
which you can access your class at times and locations that are most
convenient for you, and the ability to work in a collaborative
learning environment with your instructors and classmates.
Republished 2007 with written permission of The
Trustees of Indiana University.
© RILO developed by Serena
Novosel, MS, Indiana University School of Nursing
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