Promising Strategies for Successful E-learning
Once you have some insight to how you learn, it is time to take a closer look at the skills and strategies that will help you be successful learning in the on-line environment.
You and the Technology
Online learners need basic technical skills to succeed. These include the ability to create new documents, use a word processing program, navigate the Internet, and download software.
Most online schools have new student orientation programs. These teach students how to use the school's learning management system and other online tools, but they typically don't cover the basics.
Possibly the attributes we need most when computers are a big part of our work is patience and calm trouble shooting skills. A bit of guidance:
You likely need almost unlimited access to a computer with Internet access to be an on-line learner.
You need a good tolerance for frustration
Students in an online class sometimes are faced with obstacles that are out of their control: computers can break, ISP servers can crash, and electric power can go out. A successful online student identifies solutions for unexpected "catastrophes" by thinking ahead about solutions to potential problems.
- Use a friend or relative's computer
- Access a computer in a local library
Your "manners" are relly important when communicating with your fellow classmates and your teacher. Taking out your anger and/or frustration on your classmates and/or your teacher is just a really bad idea - we are all human!
One of your most important responsibilities is to keep safe - it is mostly common sense!
Take a look at this video for some pointers.