If you are considering enrolling in an online university, there are plenty of books that will help you decide on the right school or find the money you need to finance your higher education. But if you want answers to all your other questions too, The Online Student User's Manual takes you where no other manual has gone before-deeply into the online learning experience. Not sure if you have enough computer skills or know how to navigate in cyberspace? Intimidated by all the new terminology? The Online Student User's Manual will allay your fears and frustrations, as it provides you with information that will make you able to successfully traverse the online halls of learning. Author Diane Hamilton, Ph.D., who teaches bachelor-, master-, and doctoral-level courses for six online universities, has taken her years of experience with first-time students to create a user-friendly manual filled with enough how to's and valuable advice to make you a truly successful student.
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Diane Hamilton has a Doctorate Degree in Business Management. She currently teaches bachelor-, master-, and doctoral-level courses for six online universities. Along with her teaching experience, she has more than twenty-five years of business- and management-related experience. Her background includes work in many industries, including computers, software, pharmaceuticals, corporate training, mortgage/lending, and real estate. After many years of teaching online students, Dr. Hamilton discovered there was a need for developing basic life skills in young adults. Her books and articles focus on understanding online education, personalities in the workforce, and personal finance. She lives in Arizona, is married to Robert Spies, MD, and has two adult daughters, Terra and Toni. She and Toni have co-authored a book on personalities.
Diane Hamilton was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She has a Doctorate Degree in Business Management. She currently teaches bachelor-, master-, and doctoral-level courses for six online universities. Along with her teaching experience, she has more than twenty-five years of business and management-related experience. Her background includes work in many industries, including computers, software, pharmaceuticals, corporate training, mortgage/lending, and real estate. After many years of teaching online students, Dr. Hamilton discovered there was a need for helping others develop life skills to reach their lifetime potential. Her books and articles focus on understanding online education, reinventing careers, personalities in the workforce, and personal finance.
When she isn't working or writing, she loves to hike, bike, rock climb, and play golf.
I just completed The Online Student's User Manual and I give it a thumbs up! I have always been a traditional student in a classroom setting, but after reading this book I really feel learning in an online environment is the best fit for me. I either want to begin a class online or earn another degree online. I was pleased to read about all the available resources and information contained in this book. There are many aspects of a online environment that you may or may not have been aware of, but after reading this book you know all your bases have been covered. It is a great resource to refer back to as well and one I would recommend to family, friends and colleagues. I would highly recommend parents read this as well, it provides excellent resources regarding scholarships, financial aid and information about accredited colleges. Check out all the valuable websites for additional information. In my opinion it is a must read! Mary Ann B.
This book had everything in it...anything you need to know about taking online courses as well as other helpful advice like how to measure your time, create goals, how to get help paying for college, and how to make sure the college you wish to attend is accredited. I would recommend this book to anyone going to college, going back to college and obviously anyone wanting to take online courses.
Are you thinking about pursuing an online education? Most people these days have a challenging daily agenda with work, family and trying to pay bills in a difficult economic time. People are looking for solutions to help them in a fast-paced environment. Dr. Diane Hamilton's new book titled, The Online Student's User Manual: Everything You Need to Know to be a Successful Online College Student will help the inquisitive reader explore the various options readily available to everyone.
Online schools offer a convenient way to complete many fully accredited classes, certificates and degrees in the privacy and comfort of your own home. However, they aren't an easy way out. The potential student will still have lots of reading and writing. In addition, online schools typically require the same amount of work and interaction as a traditional college course. Students should plan to spend 5 to 12 hours each week on the class depending on the difficulty and how they process information. The student has the main classroom, a discussion board and a forum where they participate in weekly discussions. Some online schools even have a "chat room."
Dr. Hamilton stresses in her book that it's essential the student has a functioning working computer and to have backup files of all work in case the computer crashes. She strongly suggests you do your research to make sure that you are enrolled in an accredited school. Dr. Hamilton provides a recommend link in her book for a complete list of accredited agencies. She writes about making sure not to get trapped in the "diploma mill schools." This term is used for schools that are fundamentally just selling diplomas and extracting money out of your wallet. It's important to be cautious of any "fake accrediting agency." A prime example of this would be Columbus University.
If you are considering enrolling in any online school or class, The Online Student's User Manual would be a valuable resource that you should read completely. This book is an outstanding source of advice and information about online schools; including learning the correct buzz words, setting goals and time management techniques. The reader will also learn how to improve their test-taking capabilities and will have access to easy-to-understand checklists and examples of online tools. Dr. Hamilton explains important things to consider both about you as well as about a variety of online programs. In the relatively new world of online education you need to carefully evaluate your options and this book will help you do it. She also gives solid advice on what to expect and how to succeed as an online student. This book includes appendices, references, an index, a glossary, personality study techniques, and more.
I found this book to be an enjoyable read that communicates in terms that are easy to understand, yet offers a lot of very helpful information. I highly recommend this book for anyone planning to invest in an online education of any kind; invest in this book first. "The Online Student's User Manual: Everything You Need to Know to be a Successful Online College Student" is the one necessary resource for anyone looking to begin or continue education through non-traditional means. Online learning is the futuristic way of achieving an education.
