PrintHere are some quick tips to keep in mind when preparing to be successful in an online course:
Treat online learning as you would a face-to-face class
You should plan to devote at least the same amount of time to your online courses as you would do attending lectures on campus and completing assignments. Other good study habits, such as attending class (logging on) regularly and taking notes, are just as important in an online course as they are in a lecture hall!
Intentionally schedule your time
You should plan to devote 10-12 hours per week to completing lesson readings and assignments. Your learning will be most effective when you spread this participation out and engage with the course on a daily basis, if possible.
Engage, Engage, Engage!
Take every opportunity to interact with the content, the instructor, and your classmates by completing assignments and participating in discussion forums and group activities!
Be organized
Keep in sync with what's going on in the course and stay on top of deadlines and upcoming assignments.
Ask for help!
Ask for guidance when you are in need of clarification. You can also use the Discussion Forum to ask general questions about the course set-up or content.
Additional Resources
To support your successful online learning experience, follow the Resources for Online Learning link under the Resources section of the main menu.