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How to Be a Successful
Online Student
ONLINE LEARNING
 It is here to stay
 Where to study
 Certificates
 Lifelong Learners
Challenges
 Procrastination
 Understanding the technology
 Time management
 Becoming an independent learner
 Use Social Media
 Rewarding yourself.
Go at your own pace…..
 Not so true…
Understanding the technology
 Have basic computer skills and access to technology
 Internet connection
 Always watch the site’s tutorials
 Ask questions to your trainers
Computer and Reading Skills
 Distance learning requires some basic
computer knowledge, such as creating
documents, saving files to your computer,
course navigation, sending emails to others.
 Distance learning will require you to read
course material, such as lessons, text
reading, discussion board, and emails.
You do have time!
 Knowing the syllabus
 Goal setting
 Plan actions
Maintain schedule for your
course work
 As distance learners you must select a day and
time for submitting your assignments regularly to
stay ahead
 Log-in to course 2-3 times per week
 Stick to schedule, if possible
A self-directed learner
 Motivation
 Research
 Applying
 Adopting and Adapting
 Reflecting
Social media
 Personal Learning Network
You deserve it!
 Certificate
 Badges
 Traits
Start now!
 https://www.class-central.com/report/new-moocs-added-december-2015/
Thank you!
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My YouTube channel:
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Link to planning materials:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_bSemf4LJXTRXg3Y21FVlZ6YjA
Articles I read
 https://onlinelearninginsights.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/five-step-strategy-for-student-
success-with-online-learning/
 http://www.iseek.org/education/successonline.html
 http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp
 http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/07/14/10-traits-of-a-successful-online-learner/
 https://www.fairmontstate.edu/academics/distancelearning/successful_student.asp
 http://www.duq.edu/academics/online-campus/prospective-students/successful-online-
learners
 http://advanced.jhu.edu/hp/5-essential-online-learning-strategies/
 http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2013/01/14/5-tips-to-
succeed-in-an-online-course
 http://er.educause.edu/articles/2007/1/how-students-develop-online-learning-skills
Images
 https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/857345/pages/another-look-at-being-a-successful-
online-learner
 http://www.believerspath.com/how-to-be-a-successful-online-learner/
 https://susanadessa.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/2-attributes-for-a-successful-online-
learner/
 http://www.eduventures.com/tag/eduventures/
 http://exted.fullerton.edu/apasmant/BrowserBasedHelp/Preparing_for_your_online_class.ht
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 https://www.chabotcollege.edu/online/orientations/
 http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/03/the-basics-of-self-directed-learning.html
 http://sdlearning.pbworks.com/w/page/1899143/SDL%20Emerging%20Trends%20and%20Them
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 https://edtechpost.wikispaces.com/PLE+Diagrams