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Table 1.

Online Learning Orientation Matrix

Online Learning Skills (OLS) Assessment	Yes - OLS Skills Level 3	Somewhat - OLS Skills Level 2	No - OLS Skills Level 1
Motivation Are you proactive and can get things done without prompting from others?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Learning strategies designed using Keller’s ARCS motivational model	Skills building link: RSA Animate “The surprising thing truth about what motivates us” by Daniel Pink. (Video).
Self-direction and selfdiscipline Are you comfortable working individually on independent study topics?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: 32 skills for self- directed learning ode.state.or.us	Skills-building link: RSA Animate “The Secret Powers of Time” by Philip Zimbardo. (Video).
Can you set goals and stick to a plan for accomplishing goals?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Self-discipline tool S.M.A.R.T goal setting method	Skills-building link: Animated Book Review “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. (Video).
Time management and organization Can you set a detailed activity schedule and stick to a routine?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: “Five steps to getting things done” by David Allen - gettingthings- done.com	Skills-building link: Wellcast “How to Manage Your Time Better.” (Video).
Do you prioritize and organize well?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: ABC rank order method of prioritization	Skills-building link: Fox, D. “Organizational skills.” (Video).
Communication skills Are you comfortable communicating via online blogs and other electronic text based media?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Sample activities—dis- cussion posting and writing for online learning writing center links	Skills-building link: Intelligence² “Steven Pinker on Good Writing with Ian McEwan.” (Video).
Technology access and literacy Do you have unlimited access to a computer and high speed Internet connection for at least 5 hours per week?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Checklist activity for minimum computer and Internet access requirements	Skills-building link: Minimum requirements- Computer system with Windows 7, Mac OS X; 1GB RAM, 1 GB free disk space, sound card, speakers; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Blackboard; Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat Reader; Internet browser - Fire- fox, Safari or Internet Explorer 7 or 8; Broadband Internet connection; e-mail account (American University, 2015)
Are you comfortable using an online learning management platform?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Blackboard or other LMS tutorial activity	Skills-building link: New2IT. “What is Digital Literacy”; Belshaw, D. “The essential elements of digital literacies.” (Video).

Online Learning Skills (OLS) Assessment	Yes - OLS Skills Level 3	Somewhat - OLS Skills Level 2	No - OLS Skills Level 1
Motivation Are you proactive and can get things done without prompting from others?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Learning strategies designed using Keller’s ARCS motivational model	Skills building link: RSA Animate “The surprising thing truth about what motivates us” by Daniel Pink. (Video).
Self-direction and selfdiscipline Are you comfortable working individually on independent study topics?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: 32 skills for self- directed learning ode.state.or.us	Skills-building link: RSA Animate “The Secret Powers of Time” by Philip Zimbardo. (Video).
Can you set goals and stick to a plan for accomplishing goals?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Self-discipline tool S.M.A.R.T goal setting method	Skills-building link: Animated Book Review “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey. (Video).
Time management and organization Can you set a detailed activity schedule and stick to a routine?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: “Five steps to getting things done” by David Allen - gettingthings- done.com	Skills-building link: Wellcast “How to Manage Your Time Better.” (Video).
Do you prioritize and organize well?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: ABC rank order method of prioritization	Skills-building link: Fox, D. “Organizational skills.” (Video).
Communication skills Are you comfortable communicating via online blogs and other electronic text based media?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Sample activities—dis- cussion posting and writing for online learning writing center links	Skills-building link: Intelligence² “Steven Pinker on Good Writing with Ian McEwan.” (Video).
Technology access and literacy Do you have unlimited access to a computer and high speed Internet connection for at least 5 hours per week?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Skills-building link: Checklist activity for minimum computer and Internet access requirements	Skills-building link: Minimum requirements- Computer system with Windows 7, Mac OS X; 1GB RAM, 1 GB free disk space, sound card, speakers; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Blackboard; Adobe Flash Player, Acrobat Reader; Internet browser - Fire- fox, Safari or Internet Explorer 7 or 8; Broadband Internet connection; e-mail account (American University, 2015)
Are you comfortable using an online learning management platform?	See skills-building links for additional resources	Blackboard or other LMS tutorial activity	Skills-building link: New2IT. “What is Digital Literacy”; Belshaw, D. “The essential elements of digital literacies.” (Video).