Course Information and Strategies for Success
Course outline
The course outline is intended to guide you throughout your learning and will introduce you to your instructor. It outlines the goals and objectives of the course, the assessment plan, and the course schedule. It will also familiarize you with the College's accessibility and academic policies.
Take a moment to review the course outline to get a sense of the course and to determine your instructor's and the College's expectations of you as a student. The course outline functions as a contract between you, your instructor, and Red River College. It is important to read its contents carefully.
Questions?
If you have questions about the course outline, contact your course instructor.
Course schedule
The course schedule is a timetable that includes information about each module, including the learning resources, activities, and assignments that are due each week. Each module focuses on a topic that corresponds to one or more of the course-level learning goals identified in the course outline.
Your instructor has selected learning resources that will help you attain these goals and provide you with the background necessary to succeed. You will have an opportunity to refine your skills by participating in activities and by completing assignments listed in the course schedule.
Visit the course schedule regularly to access the learning resources for this course and to confirm the due dates for each graded assignment.
Course package
After enrolling in this course, you will have received an electronic course package that includes instructions on how to access your course and information on how to use LEARN. Consult with the course package for information on getting started and using LEARN, and for all other support-related details.
Strategies for Success
Online learning can offer many advantages, but you need to be prepared to deal with the challenges, too. If you haven’t taken an online course before, it is important to understand some basic strategies.
Here are a few strategies to ensure your success:
- Familiarize yourself with the course schedule
- Manage your time effectively: Schedule time to read, listen to, and watch the course materials
- While interacting the course materials, make notes and ask yourself questions
- Ask your instructor questions about what you don't understand
Explore the Academic Success Centre website to find tips for effective study habits, academic writing skills, time management, reading with purpose, and test/exam taking.