Is Online Learning for Me?

• Do you have reliable Internet access at home?
• Can you commit to the weekly amount of time required? (If vacation times conflict, contact the instructor to see if this would work for you.)
• Are you comfortable with email and searching and browsing the Internet?
• Are you fairly "self-motivated" in your learning?

To be successful in an online course, you should...

• be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• be committed to the course. Online courses are at least as time-consuming as face-to-face courses.
• expect to log on daily for updates, messages and communication among participants.
• accept the fact that, if you are a procrastinator, this course might not be for you.
• have a private space where you can work for at least 30 minutes at a time.
• anticipate being at the computer for extended amounts of time.
• speak up immediately if you are having technical difficulties or are having problems understanding.
• practice good "netiquette" and think before hitting "send."
• be ready to participate in classroom discussions, and realize that this involves typing.
• be able to read and follow written directions. At this time, reading is a critical skill in online learning.
• You should have the following computer skills...
  • know how to operate your computer and connect to the Internet. Your computer and your Internet access should both be reliable.
  • know how to use your browser. For this course you will need to use Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher.
  • know how to use email.

Feel free to email the instructors if you have any questions about this: Marilyn: mwestern@edzone.net or Janine at janine@janinelim.com.

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