Ten Tips to Help You Get in the Groove of Online Learning

10 March, 2011 (13:00) | Getting Started With Online Learning, Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

It’s human nature to feel nervous when embarking on a new challenge, but with a little time, things begin to fall into place and feel perfectly natural once the newness wears off. We have to allow ourselves a little time to get into a new groove.

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Getting Organized Makes Life Run More Smoothly

11 March, 2010 (13:37) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

My online students tell me that this is one of the most important requirements for staying on track and successfully incorporating going back to school into their already busy lives. What works for one person may not work for everyone else, but here are some of the ideas my students have shared with me to help them stay organized for their classes:

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What’s So Great About the Online Classroom Anyway?

9 March, 2010 (14:06) | Going Back To College Online | By: Sandy

One thing that’s so great about the online classroom is that no matter what your personality may be like whether you are the gregarious person in the world or the total opposite, you can find your own voice in the online classroom.

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Tips For Completing Assignments Successfully

2 November, 2009 (10:59) | Success in the Online Classroom | By: Sandy

Earning a college degree takes commitment and effort. It isn’t always easy to add studying to an already busy schedule, but you can do just that. Smart planning is the very best habit to form when you start your classes.

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Take a Deep Breath as Your Online Class Begins

26 October, 2009 (08:21) | Getting Started With Online Learning | By: Sandy

The first thing you need to do is take a deep breath! Think back over the years and remember how you felt when you first began anything new – the first day of high school, the first day on a new job – it’s what we do. We feel a little overwhelmed and usually doubt our ability to do whatever it is we are undertaking. This is primarily because we fear the unknown.

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Reading for Success in the Online Classroom

23 October, 2009 (07:46) | Online Universities and Colleges | By: Sandy

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.

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