Education Guidebook C:
Online Learning
This guidebook is one of three education guidebooks that introduce students to different ways of learning based on how courses are taught: instructed learning, experiential learning, and online learning. Students who have IH can use these resources to determine “good fits” between their options for learning and their IH symptoms. This guidebook is intended to provide general information about online education, focusing specifically on five areas (5) areas to think about when screening for quality online learning: the schools/programs; transfer of credits; courses and academic programs; terminology; and offices and support services. This guidebook is intended to be used as a reference guide, so an INDEX is provided to guide students and supporters to each of these areas of discussion.
- Education Guidebook A: Instructed Learning is discussed in terms of methods of instruction; potential issues for students who have IH are identified.
- Education Guidebook B: Experiential Learning* and its varied practices are described, and potential concerns for students who have IH are noted. *learning by discovering knowledge when actively working on a project, problem, or issue and critically reflecting about it.
- Education Guidebook C: Online Learning is discussed in terms of five (5) critical considerations, and issues are flagged where caution is advised.
There are three (3) built-in resources in this guidebook:
Student TIPS!
These which identify a few online sites that reflect the variety of campus resources that provide guidance to online learners.
The VOICES of IH
These provide commentary by college students of all ages about their experiences with online education.
A PEEK Behind the Instructor’s Door
These identify sites for resources that guide faculty in their online teaching; students can expect their classes to include the principles and best practices identified in these sites.
Index: Online Learning
Jump To:
Choosing Quality Online Education: What to Think About!
- Think About the Schools
- Think About the Transfer of Credits
- Think About the Courses and Academic Programs
- Think About and Understand the Terminology
- Think About Campus Offices & Support Services
Student TIPS!
A Peek Behind the Instructor’s Door
The VOICES of IH
Approved by the Hypersomnia Foundation Board of Directors
Legal Review: Independent Legal Counsel
Educational Practices Review: Dwight E. Giles, Jr., PhD
Editorial Review; Shirley Griewahn Okita
Reviewed and Vetted in parts by Leah Bridger, MA, Catherine Canney, EdD,
Jessamine Griewahn-Okita, EdM, Diana Wagner Kimmel, BBA, Tyler Kimmel, MBA, Olivia Robbins, MSBA
Leah Bridger, MA, also contributed to content development.
Olivia Robins, MSBA, also contributed to technical development.
Last Updated: 05.06.26