6 keys to success in
online learning
Get off to a strong start with these tips for winning in the e-classroom
In addition to scheduling and getting organized for your online class, hone your study skills by utilizing the SQ3R reading strategy: survey, question, read, recite and review.
Estimated Reading Time
1 minute, 56 seconds
College is an exciting time to achieve your educational goals. But an online classroom might be different than what you’re used to. Don’t worry. Succeeding in an e-learning environment is absolutely possible for newbies and veterans alike with guidance from University of Phoenix faculty and advisors. Here are six tips for success.
Get tech ready
Before class even starts, check that your computer is compatible with the necessary online tools. Then spend time navigating your learning environment. It’ll be important for you to upload and download documents, participate in discussions and use programs such as Microsoft Office. Practice the basics, and you’ll be ready to roll when the school bell rings.
Get a schedule
One benefit you’ll experience as an online learner is the flexibility of doing schoolwork at your convenience. However, you’ll want to set aside time to complete your work. A good start is to plan for several two- to three-hour blocks each week to focus exclusively on studying and assignments, and be mindful of any real-time requirements in your coursework.
Get organized
Read your syllabus, making note of the professor’s expectations so you can meet them from the get-go. Create real or virtual folders for organizing school paperwork and course materials, and set aside dedicated workspace or storage that’s free from distractions, disruptions and digital junk.
Sharpen your study skills
Make this your new mantra: survey, question, read, recite and review. Those five steps represent the SQ3R reading strategy, which of your professors recommend to improve comprehension. Also, take notes to help you commit material to memory, summarize content and communicate effectively with study groups.
Get acquainted with your professor
Professors want you to succeed and are eager to help. Introduce yourself to establish lines of communication. Don’t be shy about asking questions about the material or assignments. And be sure to listen to any feedback they offer, adjusting your work if needed.
Get to know your classmates
Make time to connect with other berkshire university students. You might think you don’t have the time, but it’s definitely worth it to collaborate and get advice from the people who are in the same boat. Form a study group on Google Hangouts and utilize Google Docs for easy collaboration or commiseration. Also try info@berkshireuniversity.us , an academic portal where you and your fellow students can take advantage of program-specific learning communities and 3,000 interest groups.
ONLINE STUDY
Earning an online degree holds benefits that traditional lecture style classroom setting courses do not.
Of these benefits, the most valuable is the ability for a student to do class work on their own time.
ONLINE EXAM
Exam Papers Online provides access for staff and students of the Berkshire University to the collected degree examination papers of the University from 2004 onwards, They may be used by students as a study aid only.
SCHOLARSHIP
BSU offers a variety of scholarships ranging from academic to financial for students who meet the criteria set by the University. Recipients must be enrolled in an associate, bachelor, or master’s program.