| 7 Tips for Success Online
Following these tips will help you be successful in
an online course. |
- Be self-disciplined & self-motivated
- Be prepared to do more writing
- Be prepared to read carefully
- Devote more time to your online course
- Have the necessary technology skills
- Meet or beat the system requirements
- Ask for help if you need it
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Tip #1
When it comes to managing your study time, plan on being
self-disciplined and self-motivated. |
Online courses offer students convenient access to courses and flexibility
in their schedule, but in order to succeed as an online
student you must be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
You won't have the benefit of regularly scheduled, face-to-face
class meetings to keep you motivated and on track.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Tip #2
Be prepared to complete most of your online course work in written form. |
Are you comfortable communicating in writing? Chances are that most of
your online course work will be done in written form.
Online courses often use text-based discussion boards,
chat and e-mail for communication.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Tip #3
Be prepared to receive most of your online course materials in written form. |
Are you a patient and methodical reader? In order to succeed online you
should be able to read and process the written course
material carefully and thoroughly.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Tip #4
Plan on devoting more time to your online course than
you would to a face-to-face course. |
Be prepared to log on to your course site everyday in order to stay current
with the course materials and activities. It's not unusual
for students to devote more time to online courses than
they would to face-to-face courses.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Tip #5
Make sure you are comfortable using the required technology
for your course or else be prepared to acquire new technology
skills. |
Are you comfortable using a web browser, the myASU/Blackboard course
management system and word processing software? If not,
be prepared to learn how to use these and any other
required tools on your own. A great place to start is
the
ASUonline student tutorials section.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Tip #6
Make sure you have all the necessary hardware and software in place before your
course begins. |
Before you begin your online course, make sure your computer meets the
minimum requirements posted at ASUonline. Check the
Computing Requirements section to view configuration
recommendations. You'll also need to make sure you have
a reliable Internet connection.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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Tip #7
Be prepared to ask for help if you are having difficulties. |
If you are having difficulties with the course, let your instructor know
immediately. If you experience technical problems, contact
the Online Teaching and Learning Technical Support personnel
immediately at dlt-tech@asu.edu
or (480) 965-6922.
Gilbert, S. D. (2001). How to be a Successful Online
Student. New York: McGraw-Hill.
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