Online Classes Are Not For Everyone

Online Classes Are Not For Everyone

~ Ransom Stone

Online education, degree programs, and even individual classes are not for everyone. You must be able to work independently, meet deadlines, and be comfortable with the technology.

Online education works best for those individuals who are:

1.self-motivated
2.independent learners
3.fast readers
4.do not procrastinate
5.do not need the stimulation of the classroom
6.have 8 hours per week per course for study
7.comfortable with technology and the Internet
8.self-disciplined
9.able to meet deadlines
10.have good time management skills
11.aggressive and able to reach out when they need help
12.organized
13.mature and self-confident
14.work full-time or part-time
15.parents
16.unable to commute to a residential campus
17.don’t live near a residential campus
18.need a flexible schedule
19.going back to school after a long absence
20.older students who don’t want to share a classroom with teenagers
21.living abroad or travel frequently

The ideal online student is familiar with:

1.web browsers
2.Microsoft Word
3.email
4.attaching files to email
5.proper netiquette
6.file management
7.downloading and installing software
8.researching online
9.completing online forms
10.instant messaging

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Ransom Stone assists students in finding the right online college and university degree programs to fulfill their dreams and goals. Email your questions about online education to rstone@virtualjoefriday.com or visit his blog at www.virtualjoefriday.com for more information.

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