Introduction to Online Training for Counselors
Performance of Online Students vs. Traditional Students
Maximizing the Benefits of Your Experience
Mental Preparation
Physical Preparation
Prepare for Certification and Licensure from the Onset
Enjoy Your Journey
Summary
Introduction: Getting Comfortable with Technology
Learning Management Systems
Asynchronous Learning
Typical Computer Software
Assignment Preparation Software: Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations
Assignment Preparation Software: Video Capture
Video Conferencing
Navigating Ancillary Resources and Tools
Summary
Guide to Success
Introduction
The Life of an Online Student
Introduction to Wellness
Promoting Wellness of the Online Student
Wellness Definition and Models
Student Experiences
The Case of Jesse - Elementary School Teacher
The Case of Alex - Internship Issues
The Case of Andrea - Family Emergency
Summary
Introduction
The Quality Counselor Education Program
Personal and Lifestyle Factors
Educational and Academic Needs and Goals
Career Aspirations
Program Specific Indicators of Quality
Evaluating Faculty Experience, Research, and Service
Dissecting Degree Requirements
Formal Measures of Quality in Counselor Education
Accreditation
Evaluating Online Education Programs and Courses
Summary
Introduction
Building a Professional Identity
Professional Affiliations
Continuing Education and Professional Growth Conferences
Thinking Like a Professional
Collaborating with Other Professionals
Professional Conduct
Protecting the Public
Professional Dispositions and Rubrics
Ethical Functioning in an Online Environment
Patience in an Online World
Understanding the Student Evaluation Process
A Professional Approach to Appealing Grades and Other Decisions
Social Media and Online Presence
Building a Professional Online Profile
Professional Contact Information
Summary
Introduction
Renting Versus Purchasing
Vendors
Digital Libraries
Deconstructing an Online Lab
Instructor Notes
Personal Notes
Creating a Note
Storing and Accessing a Note
Editing a Note
Printing and Exporting a Stored Note
Embedded Media
Understanding Learning Outcomes
Deconstructing a Chapter
Chapter Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Headers and Sub-headers
Figures and Tables
Terms and Glossary
Multimedia
Using E-Textbooks to Prepare for Certification and Licensure
Summary
Introduction
Online Etiquette
Sidebar
Email Communication
Lack of Anonymity in an Online Environment
Effective Online Discussion Board Interaction
How to Make a Professional Post in a Discussion Forum
Engaging in a Scholarly Debate Versus an Argument
Appropriately Advocating for Yourself in an Online Environment
Social Media and Online Presence
Building a Professional Online Profile
Creating Professional Contact Information
Seeking Support from Faculty Members
Summary
Introduction
Ethics and Diversity
Respecting Different Beliefs
Raising Consciousness
Social Justice and Counselors
Summary
Introduction
Definition and Intentionality
Integrity and the Internet
Integrity in Academic Writing
Self-plagiarism
Patchwriting
Turnitin and Other Plagiarism Detection Packages
Preventing Plagiarism
Why Do Counselors Use APA Style?
APA Style Resources
APA Style Manual
APA Templates
Bibliographic Software
Citing Sources
Citations in the Reference List
In-Text Citations
Developing a Professional Writing Style
Ethical Functioning Within an Online Area
Test-taking
Fraud in Online Courses
Summary
Introduction
Identifying a Research Topic
What is A Research Topic?
Inspirations for Research Topics
Test out Your Topic
Finding and Evaluating Database Resources
What are Databases?
Getting to Know Specific Databases
Evaluating Databases
Evaluating Respective Items
Navigating Through Databases
Outside of the Library: Website Resources
Searching the Web
Wikipedia
Finding Scholarly Websites
Evaluating the Website for Credibility
Tricks to Finding Supplemental Resources
Paraphrasing and Quoting
Plagiarism
Writing Tips
Organizing Your Writing
Supporting Your Writing
Summary
Introduction
The Importance of Residency
Refining and applying knowledge previously learned
Skill development exercises
Networking with peers and professors
Professional Development
Different Types of Residencies
Course-Based Residencies
Program-Based Residencies
Web-Based Residencies or The Virtual Classroom
Financial Aspects of Residency
Tuition Expenses
Transportation/Travel Expenses
Hotel/Food/Essentials Expenses
Equipment
International Residencies
Preparing for and getting the most out of Residency
Pre-Program Residency Preparation
Frequency and Duration
Locations and Environment
General Expectations while attending
The Role of Gate Keeping at Residency
Fostering a Collaborative Attitude
Collaboration – the Professor’s Perspective
Collaboration- a Student’s Perspective
Professional Behavior and Professional Disposition
Understanding the Faculty Review Process
Networking and Preparing to Attend Professional Conferences
Student Experiences
Summary
Introduction
Selecting a field experience site
CACREP Standards for Fieldwork and State Licensure Requirements
Getting the Most Out of Your Practicum and Internship
Developing Counseling Skills at a Distance
Distance Supervision
Direct versus Indirect Hours
Professionalism to Represent Your Program and the Counseling Profession
Advocating for Yourself in a Field Experience
Working within the appropriate scope of practice
Summary
Introduction
Developing your job search strategy
Common professional documents
Letters of Interest or cover letters
Resumes
Curriculum Vita
Letters of Reference
Electronic portfolios
Licensure and Certification
Interviewing
Summary
Introduction
Online Education
Online Counselor Education
Biases against Online Education
Changes in Higher Education and Need for More Health-related Professionals
Increase in CACREP Accreditation of Online Programs
Growth in Traditional Institutions Offering Online Formats
Employer Stigma
Preparing Yourself for an Interview
Changes in Practice of Professional Counseling
Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC).
Imagining the counseling profession in 20 years
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