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Monday, February 4, 2013


Profile of a Successful Student
Part 1
A successful student…
… Takes responsibility for his/her own learning
Online learning can be a powerful stimulating, engaging experience for the student who can work and think independently. However, since most--- if not all --- if all of the learning takes place in your own time, you will not have the kind of direct supervision you would in a classroom. Online learning therefore requires a significant commitment from you. All education comes down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience—this is practically true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in an online course! … Is comfortable and confident with written communication reading and writing are the basis if most online courses, so its critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include videos or other activities, all of them require significant amounts of reading. And nearly all of you communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. if these are week areas for you, you will want to address those issues prior to enrolling or while enrolled in an online course. The PSU writing center is available to assist you.
… is willing to be a member of an online  community

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