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       Are You Ready to Learn Online?

  Keys to Successful Online Learning

The online student possesses very unique characteristics. The majority of the online students today consist primarily of working people who need a flexible schedule to achieve their learning objectives.  As the internet becomes more popular more people are becoming aware of the online programs.  As we all know, the traditional school will never go away, but the virtual classroom plays a significant role in today’s educational society. Online students need to have knowledge on what would make their online learning a success. Here are some keys for making your online experience a success:

• Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process.
• Always have access to a computer and modem.
• Be able to meet the requirements for the online program.
• Be open-minded about sharing work and educational experiences.
• Be able to communicate through writing.
• Be consistent and stay on task.
• Be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Be able to commit at least 6 to 9 hours per week per course.
• Be polite and respectful to your online instructors and peers.
• Become a true advocate of distance learning.
• Have good time management skills.
• Make sure you have enough space for your studying.
• Take the program and yourself seriously.
• Participate!

Do you think you can follow these keys to become a successful online learner?  If so let’s begin the challenge of your success in joining the Department of Health Studies Online Program.

“Most Common Mistakes of New Online Learners”

• Failure to keep track of deadlines.
• Misjudging the time commitments.
• Not having adequate equipment.
• Procrastination!
• Failing to communicate with the instructor on life issues.
• Not making use of the instructor’s office hours for questions.
• Not following the HS Policies on sending an electronic communication!
• Failure to use “Netiquette”.

“Most Overused Excuse for Late Assignments”

“I was having computer problems.”

The Department will not “Accept” this excuse! 
Do not wait until the last minute to submit your assignment…
Be resourceful if your computer fails.
Always remember “You MUST have a Plan B.”