Success in Online Programs

Alan Regan

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YOU

Space

Space• “Home Classroom”

Space• “Home Classroom”

• clean• dedicated• quiet• uninterruptedQ

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Space• “Home Classroom”

• clean• dedicated• quiet• uninterruptedQ

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• boundaries

Relationships

Time

Time• Enemy = “I’ll get to it.”

Time• Enemy = “I’ll get to it.”

• know• plan• do!St

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Time• Enemy = “I’ll get to it.”

• know• plan• do!St

rate

gy • Don’t procrastinate• Tech = more time• You’re not alone

Tips

Time• Identify deadlines• Work backwards• Set aside time• Set goals• Learn from any mistakes

Honor your home class time!

Equipment

Equipment• Microsoft Office– PC: Office 2007, Office 2010– Mac: Office 2008, Office 2011

• Reliable laptop computer• Reliable network connection• Computer headset!

Comm

Comm• Check email frequently• Visit Courses frequently

Comm• Check email frequently• Visit Courses frequently

• Get phone and email addresses• Help Desk!

Expectations• This is new…• Check prof. communication guidelines• Feedback is not instantaneous• Share your expert knowledge• Be on time• All communication should be

purposeful and meaningful (quality over quantity)

Etiquette• Be on time• Be respectful and kind• AVOID ALL CAPS• You’re talking to a fellow human being,

just using technology to do it… (use same standards as a F2F class)

• Use emoticons to help express intent• Be forgiving of others and yourself

More…• Read before you send• Use spelckehk spellcheck• Verify recipients• Save, save, save• The right tool for the right job

Have Fun!