eLearnAfrica
Preparing for Higher Education
Arden University
  • Start Date: 09 Oct, 2023
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Bust myths, build confidence, and boost your digital skills with this introduction to the world of higher education.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Prepare for higher education with Arden University


Taking your first steps in higher education can be daunting. The digital education experts at Arden University are on hand to prepare you for your learning journey.


Breaking down the myths around teaching and learning, this four-week course makes starting out in higher education easy. You’ll build the skills, confidence, and digital literacy you need to thrive in your own programme and environment.


Build study skills and strategies for higher education


Throughout the course, you’ll focus on building up practical skills and strategies that will help you throughout your time in higher education.


You’ll discover tips and tricks around note-taking, referencing, mind mapping, and a host of other vital study skills.


Grow your confidence and discover collaborative learning


Beyond these concrete practical skills, you’ll also work on developing a more positive, confident, and resilient mindset. With this, you’ll be ready to take on the challenges of higher education, and get the most out of your learning experience.


You’ll also learn how teamwork and collaborative thinking can help you grow and mature as a learner.


Develop a toolbox for digital learning


In the fourth and final week of the course, you’ll explore the power of technology for learning.


You’ll identify digital tools that will facilitate your learning, including note-taking and referencing softwares, e-learning apps, and cutting-edge AI tools.


You’ll finish the course equipped and ready to survive and thrive in higher education.


This course is designed for anyone hoping to apply for or about to begin a higher education programme.


Covering general studies skills and tools, the course is applicable to all subjects, programmes, and course providers.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Arden University

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
COLLABORATION POLICY

By enrolling in a course on or through eLearnAfrica, you are joining a special worldwide community of learners. The aspiration of eLearnAfrica is to provide anyone with an internet connection access to courses from the best universities and institutions in the world and to provide our learners the best educational experience internet technology enables. You are a part of the community that will help eLearnAfrica achieve this goal. eLearnAfrica depends upon your motivation to learn the material and to do so with honesty and academic integrity. In order to participate in eLearnAfrica, you must agree to the Honor Code below and any additional terms specific to a class.

ELEARNAFRICA HONOR CODE PLEDGE

By enrolling in a course, program, or degree hosted on the eLearnAfrica App or Site, I agree that I will:

  • Complete all tests and assignments on my own, unless collaboration on an assignment is explicitly permitted.

  • Maintain only one user account and not let anyone else use my username and/or password.

  • Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results, or improve or hurt the results of others.

  • Not post answers to problems that are being used to assess student performance.

  • Abide by any and all requirements of the eLearnAfrica Participants as may regard the expectations of civil or academic behavior or of community standards.

VIOLATIONS

If you are found in violation of the Terms and Conditions or Honor Code, you may be subject to one or more of the following actions:

  • Receiving a zero or no credit for an assignment;

  • Having any certificate earned in the course withheld or revoked;

  • Being unenrolled from a course, learning program or degree program; or

  • Termination of your use of the App and/or Site.

  • Additional actions may be taken at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica and eLearnAfrica course providers. 

No refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action for such violations.

Honor code violations will be determined at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica, the Partners, or Members. You will be notified if a determination has been made that you have violated this honor code and you will be informed of the corresponding action to be taken as a result of the violation.

CHANGING THE HONOR CODE

Please note that we review and may make changes to this Honor Code from time to time. Any changes to this Honor Code will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By accessing the App and/or Site after any changes have been made, you signify your agreement on a prospective basis to the modified Honor Code and any changes contained therein. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Honor Code.

Effective Date: September 22, 2016