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Be willing to commit to 4 to 15 hours per week per course
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Select a study location without distractions.
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Keep a regular schedule.
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Establish a routine for completing course work on a weekly basis.
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Allow plenty of time to complete assignments to avoid being rushed.
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Be aware of and keep up with course schedules and deadlines
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Organize the course materials so they are in one location with a calendar
of deadlines, tests, group work, and assignments.
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Give careful consideration to your online responses.
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Be ready for challenges to your online ideas.
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Familiarize yourself as much as possible with the website for your course.
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Log in to the course website on a regular basis to be aware of course
updates; of progress in conference discussions; of assignment information;
and messages requiring immediate attention.
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Participate in all course conferences to get to know other class members
and their ideas, and to get involved in on-line individual or group
projects.
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Remember that the Internet is a public place. Speak and behave as you
would in a classroom.
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Stay in touch with your instructor.