7 Tips for Success with Online Learning
Following these tips will help you be successful in an online course!
Tip
#1. When it comes to managing your study time, plan on being
self-disciplined and self-motivated.
Online
courses offer students convenient access to courses and
flexibility in their schedule, but in order to succeed as an
online student you must be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
You won't have the benefit of regularly scheduled, face-to-face
class meetings to keep you motivated and on track.
Tip
#2. Be prepared to complete most of your online course work in
written form.
Are you
comfortable communicating in writing? Chances are that most of
your online course work will be done in written form. Online
courses often use text-based discussion boards, chat and e-mail
for communication.
Tip
#3. Be prepared to receive most of your online course materials
in written form.
Are you a
patient and methodical reader? In order to succeed online you
should be able to read and process the written course material
carefully and thoroughly.
Tip
#4. Plan on devoting more time to your online course than you
would to a face-to-face course.
Be prepared
to log on to your course site everyday in order to stay current
with the course materials and activities. It's not unusual for
students to devote more time to online courses than they would to
face-to-face courses.
Tip
#5. Make sure you are comfortable using the required technology
for your course or else be prepared to acquire new technology
skills.
Are you
comfortable using a web browser, the myASU/Blackboard course
management system and word processing software? If not, be
prepared to learn how to use these and any other required tools
on your own.
Tip
#6. Make sure you have all the necessary hardware and software in
place before your course begins.
Before you
begin your online course, make sure your computer meets the
minimum requirements posted at ASU
Online and Extended Campus. Check the Computing Requirements
section to view configuration recommendations. You'll also need
to make sure you have a reliable Internet connection.
Tip
#7. Be prepared to ask for help if you are having
difficulties.
Before you
begin your online course, make sure your computer meets the
minimum requirements posted at ASU
Online and Extended Campus. Check the Computing Requirements
section to view configuration recommendations. You'll also need
to make sure you have a reliable Internet connection.
Computer Requirements To ensure the effective delivery of ASU online courses, minimum hardware and software requirements have been established.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
- PowerPC G4 or G5 processor (at least 500 MHz)
- 256 MB of RAM
- 20 GB
- DVD drive
- 56 Kbps modem; high-speed Internet access recommended (DSL, cable)
- Sound card and speakers
- Resolution of 1024×768
