These materials are closely correlated with the media portion of the course, and you will be tested on the content of all these course materials. Check television reception if you plan to view telecourse lessons at home. Rehearse videotaping off air if you are not certain of VCR programming and intend to record off air for later viewing. Consult your VCR owners manual for programming directions. Develop a Study Plan Use the latest schedule or your assignment schedule for recording and viewing the telecourse each week at the same time.
Most students report that they benefit from a regular schedule.
If you are taking a telecourse that uses additional media material such as radio, audio cassettes, etc., plan a specific time each week to listen or complete your lessons. Develop a regular schedule for completing these assignments. Keep a good set of notes for each unit or topic in the course. Keep note-taking to a minimum while you are viewing a telecourse program or listening to an audio cassette. Because the information is presented in a concentrated format, you will only have time to jot down key words and phrases.