To succeed in online graduate courses, students need determination, discipline, goal orientation, an open mind, and technology savvy. They must have experience with technology like Microsoft Office and internet access with up-to-date hardware. Instructors convey concepts through tools like PowerPoint, Skype calls, videos, podcasts, and more to engage different types of online learners. The document provides references for a computer readiness survey and an example of technology used in the classroom.

1. Success in the Graduate On-Line Course Cynthia Morales, MSN, RN

2. Traits of the Student Determination Disciplined Goal oriented Open minded Technology savvy Focused

4. What Is Needed? Experience with technology Microsoft Office software Internet service Up to date hardware such as a desktop computer or laptop equipped with a good processor and hard drive. Take a computer readiness survey http://www.lesley.edu/online_learning/readiness/content/online_readiness_survey.pdf Example of technology in the classroom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF_x1dkMtzc

6. Technology and Course Material In the online environment it is necessary to convey the concepts in a manner that various types of students can understand. How? PowerPoint Presentations Skype conference calls Vimeo Video streaming You Tube Podcasts

7. References Online Readiness Questionnaire retrieved from http://www.lesley.edu/online_learning/readiness/content/online_readiness_survey.pdf HP Tablet PCs and Classroom Success at Clemson University http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF_x1dkMtzc