What does it take for a college student to be successful in an online course? Discover the myths and misconceptions and what this modality really requires of students.

1. HOWTO BE
SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR
ONLINE COURSE
Prof.Virginia Horan Suffolk County Community College

2. Myths & Misconceptions

3. UNTRUE!
The Reality:
Online Classes are as rigorous if not more rigorous than face to
face classes
Online classes require a significant investment of time and
more important, the ability to manage your time.
Online courses require that you participate! You communicate
with the teacherAND your classmates. You cannot simply sit
behind the screen and “watch.”

4. DO’S AND DON’TS
FOR ONLINE
LEARNERS

5. TIP #1
Schedule it as an actual class in your calendar
& treat it as seriously as you do your job
Block out the time you will spend on the class
EVERY week and
FOLLOWTHAT CALENDAR!

6. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Work Work Work Work Work
ONLINE
CLASS
4 – 6 pm
ONLINE
CLASS
4 – 6 pm
ONLINE
CLASS
4 – 6 pm

7. TIP #2
Find a quiet designated space with a strong
internet connection, access to power and free
from DISTRACTION

10. Maybe try…

11. Watch out for the Black Holes?

12. Tip #3 Make sure you have:

13. Tip # 4: Start early and practice

14. YourWorst Enemy:

15. Our minds say, “I’ve got a WHOLE week!”

16. Never fear: Time Management is here!

17. Eat that frog first!

18. The work itself…

19. Tip # 5 PARTICIPATE!

20. Tip #6 Know and Use your resources!

21. Online classes are for organized and self-
motivated students