Considering an online course? Complete this brief Online Learning Quiz and show your advisor the results. Then, review the information in the following table.
Check out our additional resources for more tips about online exams, discussion boards, and avoiding distractions.
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Technology
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Are you comfortable with technology? | Some instructional technologies may be familiar to you (such as watching Internet videos) while others such as the learning management system (Canvas), web meetings (Zoom), or interacting through other digital technologies may not be. |
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Time Management & Organization
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Are you organized and able to budget your time effectively? | Online courses can be more convenient because they do not have scheduled class times. However, students still need to schedule time for studying, reading, working on assignments, keeping track of due dates, collaborating with other students, and engaging with the instructor – just like in a traditional course. |
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Self-Discipline
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Are you motivated, disciplined, and proactive? | Most learning, participating, and engaging in online courses happens asynchronously, which means students, peers, and instructors are all working on course activities at different times – often independently. |
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Professional Communication
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Do you communicate professionally in writing? | Much of the work in an online course requires effective communicating and learning through writing. |
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