Learning Online: Be Successful
A successful online student...
- is self-motivated
does not need a lot of direction or motivation from a teacher
- is self-disciplined
budgets time wisely and does not procrastinate often
- enjoys the challenge of learning on her or his own
likes to read and learn
- is comfortable using a computer
Searches the Web, downloads e-mail attachments, saves files
- is ready for hardware or software problems
as alternate plans such as using the computer lab at school
- is comfortable using the course management system
completes the Using Blackboard tutorial
- takes charge of her/his own learning
ask questions and gets help when necessary
sets a schedule of days and times to study the course materials
- communicates well in writing
writes in complete sentences
carefully follows written course directions
- may need a flexible schedule but understands that flexibility does NOT mean the course will be easy
- is prepared before the course starts
purchases books, software, and any other materials before the course begins
Check Your Understanding
Try a Crossword Puzzle to check your understanding of successful online student characteristics.
Text Questions and Answers (pdf)
Adapted from material created by Howard Community College and Texas State University.