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Characteristics of a Successful Online Learner
Characteristics of a Successful Online Learner
It is important to note that learning virtually through the computer is very different from learning in a classroom. Successful online learning requires a different set of skills, abilities, and a great deal of self-discipline.
Please critique your skills, abilities, and motivations for pursuing online learning. This list of characteristics will help you determine if you possess similar traits to those of successful online learners
Are you . . .
Are you . . .
Good at typing/keyboarding?
Self-motivated and self-disciplined?
Aware that online education is time consuming?
Aware that online learning gets easier after you get used to it?
Able to "see the big picture" and breakdown your work accordingly?
Can you . . .
Can you . . .
Work from written directions?
Communicate well through writing?
Think ideas through before you write/respond?
Learn without the face-to-face interactions found in traditional classrooms?
Accept critical thinking and decision-making as part of the learning process?
Do you . . .
Do you . . .
Complete assignments on time?
Set goals and take responsibility?
Have a learning style that is conducive to online learning?
Know your technical skills and technical limitations?
Will you . . .
Will you . . .
Participate regularly?
Apply what you learn?
Log on to your course every day?
Set aside a workspace to aid in studying?
Reach out to teachers immediately when having a problem?
Print out lectures and reading materials when necessary?
Have patience and backup plans in case of technical difficulties?
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