Reading for Success in the Online Classroom
One of the key elements to success in the online classroom is simply reading. You should read everything available to help you find your way in the beginning of an online course. Carefully read your syllabus, your calendar, and all posts your instructor makes available in the online classroom. Then read them again for clarity.
Read and Print Your Syllabus
Yes, you should print out your syllabus, but don’t just print it out and forget about the Main Forum where your instructor is sure to be posting helpful messages, reminders and assignments. Don’t miss out on any opportunity to get further information.
Read All Questions and Responses Posted by Others
Read questions posted by your classmates – you may find the answer to your question in the instructor’s response to another student. Also, make use of your classmates and the Chat Forum. You can always solicit help and ideas from your fellow classmates there.
Ask For Help When You Need It
Don’t hesitate to post questions to your instructor in the proper forum, but make sure you are really posting a question! Posting “I don’t understand what I am supposed to do” is not a question and does not provide your instructor with enough information to adequately help you. Make sure you have read and even re-read your assignment and tried to analyze it carefully before you post a frantic message stating that you don’t understand.
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Sandy Davis is a long-time educator who holds a Masters Degree in Education and currently teaches Online Communication Courses on the college level.


