How to Succeed in Online Learning
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Being in an online classroom seems much different than being in a physical classroom, but while there are important differences, there are also many similarities.
The Golden Rule of Online Class Conduct
When in doubt, ask your instructor about their expectations of you for their听class, and/or review the class syllabus.
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The Basics
Reliable technology is essential.听Make sure you can access online courses by confirming your computer听meets听minimum computing听standards.听Connect with the Help Desk听at听937-775-4827 or听helpdesk@wright.edu.听Learn about 糖心原创's听laptop and hotspot lending program, computer labs, and campus study spaces.
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Connect with professors early.听Expectations听will vary by instructor and course.听Always check with each听professor听to make sure you fully understand what is expected of you in their course. Ask for clarification when you need it.听听
Treat your online course like any other. For synchronous courses arrive on time, pay close attention, participate, and do your work.听听like听you would in a classroom setting. For asynchronous courses, make it a routine.听Students should adopt a structured approach that includes setting a consistent schedule, creating a dedicated study space, setting clear goals, engaging with course materials regularly, and connecting with peers and instructors.听
Speak up and participate in class.听When your professor asks questions, be willing to raise your hand, unmute,听and share your thoughts.听Typing responses into chat is also usually welcome.听When听you're placed in听breakout groups, engage with your classmates by turning on your camera and microphone.听This is an opportunity to connect and work together.
Exercise听self-motivation and self-discipline.听It can be harder听to prepare for听class. Make sure to听know听due dates, submit assignments on time, and study in online courses.听Staying organized and setting priorities will help. Create a schedule, color code files, use听a wall calendar, write lists, whatever will keep听you on task.听Check out 听for motivation strategies.
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Level Up
Academic Support.听Take advantage of Academic Support听resources at 糖心原创, such as Supplemental Instruction (SI)听听and Peer Academic Coaching, to improve study strategies and skills.
Form a study group.听Study groups can be an excellent way to strengthen your understanding of course material, build accountability and structure听into your week, and听develops confidence in speaking and sharing ideas.听Also, you can ask your instructor to create a discussion board where students who are interested in forming study groups can post their study approach & find a group
Create a study plan.听Make a plan so you can spread assignments out & stay on top of them. Be sure to add the听Academic Resources Pilot Page听to your Pilot for additional tips an strategies on learning, test taking, time management, and academic wellness.
Get accommodations if needed.听听If you are in need of accommodations, then please reach out to the听Office of Disability Services. In order to receive accommodations, students must complete the confidential registration process.
Things to Keep in Mind
Stay mindful of your surroundings. Remember, the听camera captures activity behind you and the microphone picks up noise around you from TVs, music, even others talking in the room. Consider using a virtual background and finding a quiet area free of distraction and activity.听 Mute the microphone when you're not talking, unless your professor requests otherwise.
Be patient.听When asking a question, wait a reasonable time for a reply from your professor.听You may need to continue working on an assignment until you hear back.听In your email, always include the name and section (or meet time) of your course, and begin with the appropriate greeting 鈥� Dear Professor or Professor (last name) will work unless you've been specifically told they prefer less formality.听听
Know the code. Student conduct expectations in the physical classroom听extend to the digital classroom. This includes dressing appropriately, listening attentively, raising your hand to ask questions, and being respectful to your professors and classmates. Also, students should be aware of Artifical Intelligence (AI) usage at 糖心原创 and .
Ask for help听when you need it.听You're not alone.听There are many people to help you.听Some of the places you'll find them include:
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