Profile of a Successful Student part 3

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 3

… owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and e-mail

You don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful online learning- but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owing a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer lab on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

…has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling online in an online course.

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Profile of a Successful Student Part 3

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 3

… owns or has easy access to a computer with internet access and e-mail

You don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful online learning- but you must have access to a personal computer with reliable internet access, as well as a basic level of competency in using them. Owing a computer with internet access from your home is ideal but many students use the computer lab on campus or at their offices to complete their work.

…has basic computer skills and is willing and open to learning new ones

We said you don’t have to be a computer expert to be successful in online learning. However, there are some basic technical skills you should have mastered prior to enrolling online in an online course.

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Profile of a Successful Student part 2

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 2

Work together. There are a number of ways you can ensure you get the most out of your educational experience. First, participate fully. Engage regularly in the discussions and be willing to share your personal, professional and educational experience. You can get to know your classmates through the dialogue this is created in course environment--- sometimes even better than in face –to-face class. And the same goes to your instructor, be sure to contact you’re professor-especially if you are having problems. He/she is still your instructor and will be there to guide you and assist you as needed.

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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“It’s not WHERE you live but HOW you live that counts. It’s not where you play the game but HOW you play the game that counts.”

-Mr. Haymore

Reflection: I think this quote meant that you should don’t care if someone care about how you live or play the game of life.  If you know that you are doing good than just live the way you live.

-Alyssa

Profile of a Successful Student part 1

Profile of a Successful Student

Part 1

http://www. Plymouth.edu/office/online-education/online-learning/profile-of-a-successful-student/

A successful student…

… Takes responsibility for his/her own learning  

Online learning can be a powerful, stimulant engaging experience for the student how can work and think independently. However, science most-if not all-of the learning takes place on 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 come down to what you’re willing to invest in the experience- this is particularly true in the online environment. Commitment, self-discipline and self-motivation are all key qualities to ensuring success in online course!

 …is comfortable and confident with written communication

Reading and writing are the basis of most online courses, so it’s critical that you feel comfortable with this form of communication. While some courses contain modules that include video or other activities, all of them require significant amount of reading. And nearly all of your communication with your classmates and your instructor will be in writing. If these are weak 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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Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

-         Henry David Thoreau

Reflection: I think this quote means that you can only invest in what is good and great but you can never invest in what is wrong and bad. In life you can only see reality but never the fantasy, but you will always have time to invest in the ones you love (family, friends, house, etc.).

-Alyssa

Successful Student 10

Successful Student

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10. Successful students are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learn that time control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in good control of their life.

An elemental truth: you will ether control time or be controlled by it! It’s your choice: you can lead or be led, establish control or relinquish control, steer your on course or follow others. Failure to take control of their own time is probably the no. 1 study skills program for college students. It ultimately causes many students to become non-students. Procrastinators are good excuse-makers. Don’t make academics harder on yourself than it has to be. Stop procrastinating. And don’t wait until tomorrow to do it!

The 10 items listed above are paraphrased from an article by Larry M Ludewig called the Ten Commandments for effective study skills which appeared in The Teaching Professor, December, 1992.

“Learning technologies and online education”

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