Success Tips for Online Students
These tips are adapted from 15 Tips to Succeed in an Online Class
- Be Sure to Have the Necessary Technology
- Find a Productive Learning Environment
- Stay Connected and Speak With Your Instructor
- Set Goals for Yourself
- Connect With Other Peers in the Class
- Don’t Skip/Miss Classes
- Develop Strong Time Management Skills
- Learn How to Problem-Solve on Your Own
- Find Ways to Stay Motivated and Keep a Positive Mindset
Helpful Tools and Websites
- AppBlock Helps you stay focused on studying by blocking distracting apps and websites.
- Brainscape Online flashcards that can help with studying.
- Focus To-Do A timer that will help you learn how to study and take breaks with the Pomodoro technique.
- MyStudyLife The My Study Life online student planner enables you to keep track of all your classes, tasks, assignments and exams – anywhere, on any device.
- Quizlet Provides study cards and other helpful materials.
More Success Tips
- Set long and short term goals. Your long-term goal may be to graduate, but you also want to think of short-term semester and weekly goals. As you break up your long-term goals into shorter steps, you will see that you can achieve anything!
- Build an effective schedule that includes classes, studying, other priorities, a good sleep schedule, and time with family and friends.
- Create a study space, whether at home, school, or the library, that limits distractions.
- Do not procrastinate. Break up your larger assignments into smaller chunks and complete your work over a long period of time instead of trying to cram at the last minute.
- Make time to do hobbies and things that you enjoy.
- Ask for help! Go to your instructor's office hours, the library, and other student services. Do not be afraid to ask for help, clarification, and any other questions you may have. Do not wait to ask questions until it is too late.