Students considering online courses should first reflect on their personal skills and readiness for virtual learning. Success in an online environment is closely linked to the following qualities ~ as well as the support of a dedicated at-home learning coach:

Self-Motivation - Students who can direct their own learning environment, fulfill course requirements, and  achieve individual academic success. 

Independent Learner - The online environment enables students to learn at their own pace -- traditional, extended, or accelerated.  While students will be completing work according to their own time structure daily, each course is designed  to be completed within a semester/marking period with completion percentages for each week and each student is expected to complete their coursework within that defined time frame.

Computer Literate - Although it is not necessary to have advanced computer skills, students should possess a working knowledge of email, the Internet, and keyboarding skills, and Microsoft Office and Google Suites.

Time Management - The key to learning is to commit the time to learn and establish a structured routine.

Effective Written Communication Skills- Students must use school email to communicate with their peers and instructors. The ability to write clearly and formally  in order to communicate ideas and assignments is very important to student success as well as a means to inform instructors of any concerns or problems.

Personal Commitment - Students must have a strong desire to learn and achieve knowledge and skills via online courses. Making a commitment to learn in this manner is a very personal decision and requires a strong commitment to participate in order to achieve academic success