Online courses are enjoying wide popularity due to their accessibility and proliferation. According to U.S. News and World Report, more than 20 million students took at least one course online in 2019 and 16 percent of all higher education students are enrolled exclusively in online coursework.<\/p>\n
While you may have developed the skillset needed to succeed in a classroom setting, online learning can pose a few challenges. Here are a few tips to help you become an online learning success story.<\/p>\n
Get Your Technical Ducks in a Row<\/strong><\/p>\n All online courses have technical requirements. If you can\u2019t access the necessary readings, lectures or class discussions, it\u2019s safe to say you won\u2019t fair well. So, plan ahead by learning what hardware and software you\u2019ll need before the first day of class.<\/p>\n Engage With Your Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n Sure, you won\u2019t have the opportunity to meet your instructor face to face, but that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t benefit from building a relationship. Getting to know your instructor will make it easier to ask questions, and it will help you ingrain yourself in the university\u2019s culture even if you aren\u2019t physically present on campus.<\/p>\n Get in the Zone \u2013 Literally<\/strong><\/p>\n When you\u2019re doing virtual coursework, make sure you stay consistent in your workspace. Do your work in the same place every time in order to condition your body to concentrate in that physical space. You want to limit distractions, so choosing a spot like the couch is likely not your best option.<\/p>\n Online courses offer a wonderful opportunity to learn remotely, often on your own time. They pose differences from in-person classes, but a bit of focus and planning ahead can help you overcome them. Use the tips above for your next online course and join the millions of people who are succeeding with online learning.<\/p>\n Image via Flickr\/AQT Official<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Online courses are enjoying wide popularity due to their accessibility and proliferation. According to U.S. News and World Report, more than 20 million students took at least one course online in 2019 and 16 percent of all higher education students are enrolled exclusively in online coursework.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3739,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n