LAWTON MILANOVICHGBA 245-901 MODULE 9 PROJECT

ALABAMA DISTANCE LEARNING

• The University of Alabama provided Distance Learners with many resources in order to succeed• There are many skills necessary in order for a student to be

successful as a Distance Learner• There are many different degrees that a student can obtain

as a Distance Learner

SKILLS NEEDED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING

• Time Management• Taking Initiative• Commitment• Organization/Prioritization• Patience• Communication• Focus• Goal Setting

TO BE A SUCCESSFUL DISTANCE LEARNER ONE MUST…• Read and review all suggested readings• Submit assignments/ quizzes on time• Utilize classmates and teachers as resources for class • Organize and prioritize class material via schedule• Complete assignments before due date

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Available 24/7 for Distance Learning Students• Available for all Distance Learning Classes• Write a brief description of the problem you are encountering• Tech Support will get back to you with an answer• Easy to use and quick reply from Tech Support

LIBRARIES RESOURCES

• Scout• Libraries Catalogue• Articles• Digital Archives

• Electronic Journals/ Electronic Books•Digital Archives•Williams Americana Collection

LIBRARY RESOURCES CONT.

• RefWorks – Citations• Google Scholar• Ask-A-Librarian • Interlibrary Loan

WRITING CENTER

• The Writing Center is a service provided by the University of Alabama to help students improve various aspects of their writing• The Writing Center is a free service provided to Distance

Learners• Allow for 2 business days for return • You can submit as many times per week as you like, but the

total number of pages you submit each week cannot exceed ten

PEARSON

• “MyStudentSuccessLab helps you build skills for ongoing personal and professional development by identifying potential strengths and weaknesses to improve your current skill set”• It personalizes your path to success using a research-based model to provide

an action plan for developing college and career success skills• Assignment Calendar• The Pearson eText gives students access to their textbook anytime, anywhere• 24/7 Support

TESTING SERVICES

• Test administration• Test Scoring• Test Recording• Test Evaluation• Survey Services • Data Input

OFF CAMPUS PROCTORING

• ProctorU - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-ByimyMEwY&feature=player_embedded• Any regionally accredited 2 or 4 year college or university

that has testing services available• A public library• Proctoring form

DISTANCE DEGREE LISTINGS

• Degrees in the following Majors:• Arts and Sciences• Commerce and Business Administration• Communication and Information Sciences• Education• Engineering• Human Environmental Sciences• Law• Nursing• Social Work

BAMA BY DISTANCE WEBSITE

• “Through innovative and flexible formats, the Division of Academic Outreach (AO) partners with internal and external constituents to provide diverse and convenient academic programs to learners pursuing educational goals and personal development”• Great info on what resources distance learners can utilize• Info for military students• Financial aid & scholarships• Technology Requirements• UA Policies

ONLINE GENERAL BUSINESS DEGREE

• Program Policy and Procedures• Class Flowchart

MYBAMA

• Academics• Degree Works• Blackboard Learn• Schedule Builder• Registrar• Center for Academic Success

• Campus Life

MYBAMA CONT.

• Student• Official/Unofficial Transcript• SOI• Textbooks

• Crimson Mail• Connect with classmates and instructors

UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR

• “Enhancing the academic experience by building a respected, world-class customer service centered team”• Services

• Degree Works• Transcripts• Transfer Lookup

• Academic Schedule• Advising

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

• Provides helpful academic services through study skills workshops, tutorial services and seminars• Reading and Study Skills workshop• Test Preparations• Academic Coaching• Monday-Thursday, 4 pm - 9 pm

COUNSELING CENTER

• Helps students achieve academic success and personal growth• Mental Health help• Gives students an understanding of what is needed to

prosper during their college careers• Helps keep students focused and grounded

FINANCIAL OFFICE

• Financial Aid• Loans• Grants • Work Study

• FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)• Skills Needed:• Budgeting

BLACKBOARD LEARN

• Tools• Announcements• Emails• Calendar• Tasks

• Announcements/Messages• Courses• Blackboard IM

BLACKBOARD LEARN CONT.

• Learning Modules• Lecture Videos• Syllabus• Schedule• Discussion• Assessments• Grades• “Your Classmates”

CULVERHOUSE CONNECTIONS/CAREER CENTER• “Culverhouse Connections provides all business students with

the opportunity to expand their professional horizons and career opportunities through a three-component enrichment program”• Mentorships• Employer Event Calendar• Mock Interviews• Resume/Cover Letters

CRIMSON CAREERS

• Upload resume to activate• Search Career Events, Internships, Job Postings• Meet with Career Advisor

OFFICE OF STUDENT MEDIA

• Black Warrior Review• Corolla• The Crimson White• Marr’s Field Journal• Southern Historian