1. Online tools for learning content
1.1. videos: viewing videos about the subject on YouTube and Google.
1.1.1. Social bookmarking sites: you can research topics on Diigo, Wikipedia, and Google Scholar.
1.1.1.1. Online forums: using yahoo answers you can ask questions about a specific topic and receive feedback from other people interested in the same subject.
2. Useable strategies when attending an online school
2.1. Organize your time: break big tasks into manageable parts.
2.1.1. Check your technology: make sure your software is up to date with your schools requirements and is also capable with their interface.
2.1.1.1. Creating a good study space: make sure your study enviorment has minimum distractions and you have the proper materials needed to accomplish the task.
2.1.1.1.1. Networking: articulate ideas and receive feedback from your peers on the discussion boards.
3. Common methods for organizing notes
3.1. generalization: collecting a general idea then summarizing the important details.
3.1.1. Cause and effect: steps leading to one explicit outcome.
3.1.2. venn diagrams: work well for visual learners, helps students organize material when comparing two ideas.
3.2. Chronological order: organize material and events into a timeline.
3.2.1. Mind mapping: drawing a mind map, which is a diagram with one central idea connected with associated topics.