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How To Succeed in Online Courses
Access
Have access to a computer and a reliable internet connection
Be Informed
Get started early
Know how to navigate your course
Read everything your instructor sends or posts. Ask for clarification right away, if needed.
Print the syllabus and read often
Communicate
Check your Tech email daily. Note that you can forward your Tech email to another account
Ask your instructor how he/she prefers to be contacted
Ask for clarification right away if you don't understand what is being said or asked
Ask for help right away for technical issues or coursework questions -- be proactive!
Check and read your email before you send it
Don't type in all-caps -- this is a form of yelling in Internet communication
Be sure you post substantial, documented comments in forum posts
Be respectful of other students' thoughts and perspectives
Stay Organized
Keep deadlines marked on one calendar or planner
Make sure you finish and submit all course assignments on time
Back up your data
Be consistent
Time Management
Online courses can be more challenging
Don't procrastinate
Keep up with assigned readings
Set designated blocks of time to work on the course each day
Get involved with the course!