This guide is designed to help you work through any Open School BC online course. The information presented in the first part of this guide applies to courses in general. Following that is additional information about taking a course online.

Be sure to read the course and module overviews for specific information about your course. Information in your course or from your school may vary from the general information given in this guide. If information differs, use the information from your course or school.

What’s in this Guide?

• What’s in this Course?
• What is a Lesson?
• What is a Section Assignment?
• How does the Glossary work?
• How will I be Marked?
• What are Good Ways to Study?
  • Taking effective notes
  • Reviewing to remember
  • Effective viewing and listening
• Good Course Management
  • Your personal study timetable
  • Suggestions for managing your course
• Tips for working in the On-line Environment
• Acceptable Use Policy

Copyright Open School BC

All content is under copyright. Students and teachers registered in Open School BC online courses have permission to print course pages, online guides, or PDF files for their own educational use. Reproducing content from any online publication by digital, electronic, photographic, or mechanical means without permission from Open School BC is an infringement of copyright law.