Is Online Right for Me?
Benefits of an Online or Hybrid Course
的 benefit of an online or hybrid education course is its flexibility. 事实是 the course is offered at a distance makes it possible for 上进心强又 和 组织良好的 students to learn without the obligation of attending class on campus once, twice or three times a week. Having said that, online 和 hybrid courses require students be independent learners. "With great freedom comes great responsibility."
To succeed, you must:
- Demonstrate dedication, self-motivation, 和 the ability to work independently
- Demonstrate concern for your performance throughout the course, not just during the last few weeks of the semester.
- Schedule several times each week which you will devote to your online course, in the same way you attend a traditional class at the same time each week.
Are you ready to succeed online? To find out if online learning is a good fit for your learning style, you will want to complete the Quest for Online Student Success Course, preferably before the beginning of the new term.
Accessing the Quest for Online Student Success Course
To access the 追求课程 you need to be 登录Canvas. Note: 的 first time you access the Quest for Online Student Success course you will need to choose "Join this course" (on the right side of the window - after 你登录). 的 追求课程 is not only designed to help you assess your readiness to learn online, but will also provide you with the knowledge 和 skills needed to help you succeed in your online (年代).
的 追求课程 Modules
- Students new to online learning, should begin with Quest Module 1. Modules 1-4 are designed primarily for students who are new to online learning, have previously not done well in an online course, 和/or are interested in learning how to be a better online student.
- Experienced online learners begin with Module 4. Modules 4-9 are designed primarily for experienced online learners 和/or any learner looking for resources to enhance 大学成功.
Navigating the 追求课程
的 next button at the end of each page moves you through the 追求课程 Modules in a somewhat linear but not always logical fashion. When starting a 新模块 it is best to return to the Course Modules link on the left menu to proceed through the 新模块. Each Module in the 追求课程 also includes a graded quiz. 的点 on these quizzes are for self-assessment purposes only. Note: 的 Quest for Online Student Success Course is NOT a credit course!!!
Access 在线课程
You will be able to access your online (年代) (once your instructor(s) make the (年代) available) by clicking on either the classes or dashboard menu item on the left h和 navigation menu on the Canvas site. (NOTE: most online courses do not open until the first day of the term or a few days before). You will want to contact the course instructor if you have any questions or concerns about a particular online class.
