Having a computer that is no older than 4 years is recommended.
High speed Internet access if preferred.
Have a back-up plan. Computer and Internet failures are not valid reasons for missing assignments, quizzes, etc. Be prepared to use a family member’s or friend’s computer if yours goes down.
Be self-motivated and self-disciplined – the online process takes commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the class.
Log into your class daily if possible
Be ready to take the initiative.
Get familiar with the course design.
Read carefully all correspondence.
Contact your instructor and introduce yourself.
Start working as soon as the semester begins.
If you don’t understand something – ASK.
Give yourself plenty of time to complete assignments. Distance education classes normally take more time then traditional classes.
Communicate with your classmates.
Post your questions to the discussion board thread.
If you know the answer to a classmate’s question, answer it. This will help you reinforce the information, it will help the student who asked the question, and chances are there are other students with the same question so they will benefit as well.
Be committed by spending as much time as the course requires.
