About this course: This competency-based, skill-building course will help non-U.S. students, first generation immigrants and foreign-born professionals better understand and master American e-Learning, as well as other U.S. virtual environments, for college and career success. To excel in American online learning and work environments, international students and foreign-born professionals need to know how American universities and companies use the Internet to organize study and work, develop and execute projects, communicate ideas, collaborate, and solve organizational and technical problems. By taking this course, you will learn how to enhance your cultural knowledge and assess potential skill gaps that may hinder your online experience or negatively impact your performance in U.S. virtual work environments. Throughout the course you will systematically review competencies required for online work, come to better understand common barriers for non-native students and professionals, learn how to detect and overcome competency gaps, and develop plans for self-improvement. We hope that you will enjoy the course and invite you to share your own experiences with other students.

Created by: The State University of New York

Taught by: Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin, Associate Professor
SUNY Empire State College
Taught by: Dr. Anant Deshpande, Associate Professor
SUNY Empire State College
Taught by: Dr. Tonka Jokelova, Coordinator of Curriculum and Instructional Design
SUNY Empire State College
Taught by: Amy Giaculli, Coordinator of Student Services
SUNY Empire State College
Taught by: Dr. Bidhan Chandra, Professor
Business, Management & Economics
Taught by: Dr. Michele Forte, Assistant Professor, SUNY Empire State College
Community and Human Services
Taught by: Dr. Dana Gliserman Kopans, Associate Professor
Literary and Cultural Studies

Commitment	5 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	3.6 stars Average User Rating 3.6See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

International learners in U.S. online education

In this introductory module, we explain why many international online learners and foreign-born professionals experience problems in American e-learning environments and how they can use a competency-based approach to overcome barriers and become fully profici...

21 videos, 6 readings, 4 practice quizzes

Graded: Week 1 Final quiz: Barriers to U.S. online education

WEEK 2

Overcoming barriers of technology, language, and culture

This week covers three lessons to help you address the key barriers of technology, language, and culture. The first lesson on technology will help you become familiar with the general expectations regarding the technological competencies necessary for your suc...

12 videos, 11 readings, 4 practice quizzes

Graded: Week 2 Final Quiz: Technology, Language, Culture

WEEK 3

Navigating the U.S. academic system

In this week, you will become familiar with the U.S. academic system, concentrating especially on communications and the culture of online environments. We will look closely at the American online classroom and review necessary skills. Your instructor for this...

13 videos, 16 readings, 4 practice quizzes

Graded: Week 3 Final quiz: The U.S. Academic System

WEEK 4

Navigating U.S. professional environments

In this week, you will become familiar with the professional contexts of U.S. working environments. We will look closely at employability skills such as self-management, problem solving, creativity, and self-directed learning. We will also examine how ethics, ...

23 videos, 8 readings, 4 practice quizzes

Graded: Week 4 Final quiz: U.S. Professional Contexts

WEEK 5

The final week: Capstone Project and course review

Whether taking an online course or taking a training module, navigating American e-Learning systems can be rewarding – but also very challenging.In this week, you will submit a Capstone Project. This project will ask you to identify a barrier you might face i...

3 videos, 4 readings

Graded: The Capstone Project: Your Plan for Self-Improvement

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How It Works

Coursework

Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.

Help from Your Peers

Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.

Certificates

Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.

Creators

The State University of New York

The State University of New York, with 64 unique institutions, is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States. Educating nearly 468,000 students in more than 7,500 degree and certificate programs both on campus and online, SUNY has nearly 3 million alumni around the globe.

Ratings and Reviews

Rated 3.6 out of 5 of 7 ratings

This course is excellent for any student who dreams of e-Learning in America!

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iMOOC102: Mastering American e-Learning

iMOOC102: Mastering American e-Learning

iMOOC102: Mastering American e-Learning