Seven (7) Signs You're Ready to be an Online Student
1. You have excellent time management & organizational skills
a. Many distractions can arise when listening to a lecture or completing exams outside of the traditional classroom.
b. You’ll need to be diligent about when assignments are due and setting aside ample time to complete them.
2. You have a strong sense of independence
a. Being able to independently seek out answers is an important skill.
b. It’s important to be an independent learner and be able to hold yourself accountable to get your work done on time.
c. You will be responsible for doing a lot of the work on your own time, unlike being in class with the ability to raise your hand.
d. You’ll still have the ability to reach…show more content… Our class will incorporate lectures so students are still able to develop relationships throughout the program.
4. You’re not intimidated by technology
a. It’s important to be comfortable with technology as an online student because that is your main source of education.
b. It’s imperative to have consistent access to a computer if you plan to take online classes.
c. Tuning in to live lectures, completing interactive learning activities, participating in discussion forums, emailing your instructors and checking assignment deadlines will all be done online.
5. You’re comfortable in a self-learning environment
a. This isn’t to say you’ll be left stranded if there’s something you don’t understand, but you’ll definitely expected to attempt to figure it out on your own first.
b. There will be times that you’ll have to teach yourself material through reading or other activities.
c. If you do run into a dead end, there are many people and resources in place to assist you.
d. Connecting with other students, utilizing online resources or getting in touch with your professor are all possible solutions.
6. You value flexibility
a. One of the reasons online classes appeal to you is the fact that you can choose when and where you
