Starting your journey at the University of the People can be exciting—but also a little overwhelming. Success in an online learning environment requires more than just logging in and completing assignments.
You’ll need effective strategies for managing your time, reducing stress, engaging in discussions, and taking ownership of your learning.
In this post,
we share 30 must-know tips and insights based on trusted academic resources to
help you thrive in every course.
Must-Know Tips and Insights – Univ 1001: Online Education Strategies
Here are 30 must-know tips and insights based on the course overview and preparation resources provided by the University.
I have mixed them across topics like time management, online discussions,
stress management, APA style, plagiarism, active learning, self-directed
learning, and UoPeople policies.
1.
Which
of the following best describes the primary goal of the Univ 1001 course?
a) To teach students how to code
b) To prepare students for successful online learning at UoPeople
c) To provide a degree in education
d) To train students in financial management
2.
According
to Al-Shalchi (2005), what is a key benefit of online discussions?
a) Reduced need for reading
b) Increased memorization of facts
c) Enhanced critical thinking and engagement
d) Elimination of instructor feedback
3.
Which
of the following is considered plagiarism?
a) Using common knowledge without citation
b) Copying text without proper attribution
c) Paraphrasing in your own words with citation
d) Summarizing an article with reference
4.
In
Briggs’ (2015) self-directed learning steps, the first step is to:
a) Take notes during lectures
b) Accept responsibility for your own learning
c) Avoid asking questions
d) Memorize all course materials
5.
According
to Banks (2015), which is NOT a recommended method for coping with exam
anxiety?
a) Deep breathing techniques
b) Positive self-talk
c) Avoiding all study until the exam
d) Mindfulness exercises
6.
In
Barton’s TEDx Talk, what is one thing top students do differently?
a) Study randomly without planning
b) Prioritize understanding over memorization
c) Avoid group work
d) Skip regular breaks
7.
Which
of the following is NOT a time management strategy recommended by the UBC
Learning Commons?
a) Creating a daily schedule
b) Setting realistic goals
c) Working without breaks for maximum productivity
d) Prioritizing important tasks
8.
What
is the main purpose of taking notes during study, according to UBC Learning
Commons?
a) To memorize word-for-word
b) To record and process important information
c) To fill up notebooks
d) To avoid reading the textbook
9.
The
"Active vs Passive Reading" concept emphasizes:
a) Reading only when you feel like it
b) Engaging with the text through questioning and annotation
c) Skimming without analysis
d) Memorizing page numbers
10.
Which
of the following is an example of paraphrasing?
a) Copying a sentence exactly
b) Rewriting a concept in your own words with citation
c) Summarizing an entire article in one sentence without attribution
d) Quoting a paragraph directly
11.
In
APA 7th edition, the reference list should be:
a) Single-spaced with double spacing between entries
b) Double-spaced with hanging indentation
c) Written in bold text
d) Centered on the page
12.
According
to Excelsior OWL, discussion board posts should:
a) Repeat other students’ ideas without adding value
b) Provide original insights supported by evidence
c) Avoid referencing course material
d) Be as short as possible
13.
Which
of the following is NOT a recommended stress management tip from Malik (2016)?
a) Maintain a healthy sleep schedule
b) Use physical exercise to relieve stress
c) Avoid talking to anyone about your stress
d) Practice relaxation techniques
14.
Manning
(2007) states that self-directed learning requires:
a) Complete isolation from peers
b) Learners taking responsibility for planning, implementing, and evaluating
their own learning
c) Only following instructor directions
d) Avoiding goal-setting
15.
Root
Cause Analysis, according to MindTools, is used to:
a) Identify the first step in a project
b) Trace a problem back to its original source
c) Brainstorm unrelated ideas
d) Replace team communication
16.
Which
of the following is NOT part of active learning techniques from Open
Polytechnic?
a) Summarizing after reading
b) Asking questions while studying
c) Avoiding all distractions
d) Ignoring feedback from peers
17.
The
“starbursting” brainstorming method focuses on:
a) Listing as many facts as possible
b) Generating questions rather than answers
c) Only solving mathematical problems
d) Writing detailed essays
18.
According
to Saint Leo University, a strong discussion post should:
a) Use informal language with no citations
b) Engage respectfully and support claims with evidence
c) Contain only personal opinions
d) Avoid responding to others
19.
The
"Ladder of Inference" model helps individuals:
a) Skip steps in decision-making
b) Reflect on how conclusions are formed
c) Avoid analyzing assumptions
d) Memorize facts without context
20.
In
answering assignment questions (UNSW, 2018), the first step should be to:
a) Write an introduction immediately
b) Analyze the question carefully for key terms
c) Skip instructions and start drafting
d) Ask a peer to complete it
21.
In
peer review research (University of Strathclyde, 2007), feedback should be:
a) Vague and general
b) Constructive and specific
c) Avoided to prevent conflict
d) Focused only on spelling errors
22.
The
University of the People’s Catalog includes:
a) Policies, academic programs, and procedures
b) Student grades for each term
c) Lecture transcripts
d) Lists of all alumni
23.
Which
of the following is NOT part of the University of Waterloo’s four-step
self-directed learning process?
a) Diagnose learning needs
b) Set learning goals
c) Memorize without understanding
d) Evaluate learning outcomes
24.
According
to Réka et al. (2015), motivation in distance learning is strongly linked to:
a) External rewards only
b) Self-determination and internal motivation
c) Instructor’s teaching style exclusively
d) Access to free textbooks
25.
Online
peer assessment, as described by Rosa et al. (2016), benefits students by:
a) Allowing them to avoid assignments
b) Improving understanding through evaluating others’ work
c) Eliminating the need for feedback
d) Making grades anonymous
26.
Which
of the following is NOT a recommended exam strategy (UBC Learn, 2011)?
a) Reading all questions before starting
b) Allocating time according to question value
c) Spending most of the time on the hardest question first
d) Reviewing answers before submission
27.
According
to Robinson, Smith, & Segal (2018), one key to managing stress is:
a) Avoiding all physical activity
b) Maintaining social connections
c) Increasing caffeine intake
d) Ignoring deadlines
28.
In
Tolu’s (2013) model, effective online communities of inquiry require:
a) Only social presence
b) Social, cognitive, and teaching presence
c) Minimal instructor interaction
d) Avoidance of collaborative learning
29.
Which
of the following is an example of “active reading” from Excelsior ORC?
a) Highlighting without thinking
b) Annotating key points and asking questions
c) Reading passively while multitasking
d) Memorizing page numbers
30.
According
to Shai Reshef’s TED Talk, the University of the People aims to:
a) Offer free degrees to everyone without quality standards
b) Provide affordable, tuition-free higher education globally
c) Replace all traditional universities
d) Focus only on technology courses
HERE ARE THE ANSWERS
1.
b)
Prepare for online learning
2.
c)
Enhanced critical thinking
3.
b)
Copying without attribution
4.
b)
Accept responsibility
5.
c)
Avoiding all study
6.
b)
Prioritize understanding
7.
c)
Working without breaks
8.
b)
Record and process
9.
b)
Engage with text
10.
b)
Rewriting with citation
11.
b)
Double-spaced hanging indent
12.
b)
Original insights with evidence
13.
c)
Avoid talking to anyone
14.
b)
Learner responsibility
15.
b)
Trace problem origin
16.
d)
Ignoring feedback
17.
b)
Generating questions
18.
b)
Respectful and supported
19.
b)
Reflect on conclusions
20.
b)
Analyze question terms
21.
b)
Constructive and specific
22.
a)
Policies and programs
23.
c)
Memorize without understanding
24.
b)
Self-determination motivation
25.
b)
Understanding via evaluation
26.
c)
Hardest question first
27.
b)
Maintain social connections
28.
b)
Social, cognitive, teaching
29.
b)
Annotating and questioning
30.
b)
Affordable tuition-free education
Online learning is a marathon, not a sprint. By applying
these strategies—whether it’s improving your study habits, managing your
workload, or staying motivated—you’ll be setting yourself up for academic
success at UoPeople and beyond.
Keep exploring, keep refining your methods, and remember: the
most successful students are those who take charge of their own learning
journey.
Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not an official
University of the People resource. Always follow UoPeople’s official
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