Becoming a successful online student:
                    do you have what it takes?

    For many students, yourself possibly included, the idea of taking an online course is appealing because of its flexibility.  There are no specific "class times" or places to be--you can "attend class" in your pajamas with a bowl of popcorn and a bottle of soda if you prefer!  This surely one of distance learning's greatest benefits.  However, distance learning doesn't just require a desire to learn on your own time--it requires exceptional dedication, above-average writing skills, and most of all, self-discipline.  Because you will not be "seeing" your instructor a few times a week to act as a reminder to read the text and get working on your assignments, you need to keep track of these things yourself.  
    In our CHD 100 class,  logging in to our EdNet conference IS your attendance.  If you're not doing this on a regular basis, I am apt to believe that you are not actively pursuing the course and possibly withdraw you.   Mid-terms and finals can sneak up on you--don't put things off until it's nearly impossible to catch up.  Remember, an online course is still a course--there are no different requirements for a class taught over the internet than there are for a class taught on campus!
    So, if you think that this is a course for you--why not check out an "online self-assessment" site and see if you're right!  The link below takes you to our online student self-assessment site, which includes a wealth of information not only about what it takes to be a successful online learner, but computer technology in general.

http://ednet.rvc.cc.il.us/assess