Module four’s lesson focuses mainly on online learning strategies and skills. The content discussed ranges from online reading preparation from before to during, and after. Before you read an assigned reading online, it is best to read the syllabus to get an idea of what you are reading for. It is also good to remove all distractions. During your reading, you should skim through the chapter first to identify main points, then read in depth. After you are done reading, it is best to make notes of key points in the reading, and reflect upon them.
This module also suggests being creative with your studying. It asserts that being an active learner helps you to process the information and organize it better. It also states that making something helps you learn it more effectively. The module then displays many useful study tools such as Infographics, mind maps, animations, timelines, and annotated or narrated presentations.
Finally, Module four goes into great detail on making flashcards in google spreadsheets. It shows a step by step breakdown of how to do so.
The conclusion of this module sums up what makes study tools effective. It explains that you will gain more brain power by use of the left and right brain. It also utilizes dual coding, which consists of both visual and verbal elements. Finally, there are fewer constraints on your creative thought process when using study tools.