Mason’s Course to Promote Successful Online Learning

Launched in Spring 2013 is EDIT 201 : Strategies for Online Learning Success. This course is designed to help students assess their readiness for online learning using effective strategies for online interactions and activities to promote successful online learning experiences. EDIT 201 is for undergraduate students in any discipline who may be seeking to enroll in a fully online program. The course is offered in a modular, online format and is designed to provide students with the skills they need to succeed in the online environment. The course is self-paced, enabling students to proceed at their own speed. Once registered, students may start or stop any of the modules but must complete the course by the end of the semester in which they are registered. The course includes a combination of multimedia presentations, interactive exercises, electronic resources, videos, and a final skills assessment to assess mastery. Students will also be provided with technical and content support.