Online Learning Environments

By Author: Joey Chee
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Characteristics needed for efective online learning:

A readiness to interact with the classmates and instructor by computer, a concern in developing virtual partnerships with the faculty and class members at a distance (perhaps even with other people in another country), plus the initiative to incite the interactions.

A will to devote the same amount of effort and time to an online education course you would to your classroom-based course.

Also, the self-discipline to study without tete-a-tete interaction with the class members and instructor.

The required time-management skills, which would help you balance online education course work along with your community, family, and work responsibilities. You maybe have professional duties, whether you are a full-time employee or full-time student or part-time employee and student. Also, you may have personal, community, and family duties. You may have kids, or being a single parent. Also, you may take part in other activities like those involving civic and church organizations.

The capability to meet deadlines as well as keep track of the projects ...
... when utilizing online file transmission and the postal service.

A commitment to and appreciation of the flexibility and convenience that online courses give.

A will to learn to employ the technology required (the software and hardware) to complete the course work.

Some strategies to succeed in the online classroom:

You should print out the calendar and syllabus, but modifying the layout and appearance to visually suite you.

Take some notes to remember the info.

You need to designate some times for 'class' but not changing that time/day unless absolutely necessary. The time should be a commitment on your part.

Besides, you need to keep open communication with your instructor, so he/she knows and understands your life case that can prevent your meeting a deadline. If any unexpected event takes place, you should immediately let your instructor know to suggest ways that you can work around the problem.