TIME COMMITMENT

Online classes take as much time as typical face-to-face classes. You need to set aside sufficient time for study. Plan to spend at least as much time working on the assignments and studying as you would with a traditional course. Note that some students report spending even more time for online classes than for traditional ones. Time that you need to devote to one online course will be approximately 12 hours a week.

TIME MANAGEMENT:
LOG-IN FREQUENTLY AND DEVELOP STUDY SCHEDULES

Even though you may not have to "be" in class on some specific day and time, you still have to follow the course schedule provided by your teacher. Remember that online classes are not independent study courses: you are still required to participate actively in online discussions and group assignments.

You need to log in each day to keep up with the content flow, complete assignments, follow discussions and communicate with your classmates and teacher.

Never wait until the last minute to complete your assignments. You may have a technical problem or run out of time which will cause frustration. One of the major reasons for failing online classes is procrastination, since it is very easy to fall behind in the online environment. Make sure to set aside specific time on a regular basis to participate in your course. Schedule specific times to log in and to study.