A student who takes a course (or courses) online needs skills in addition to academic skill. She/he needs to be comfortable working and learning online, which might be a new experience. Here are some basic questions to consider when contemplating taking an online course.
Student Learning skills needed to be successful online
Is the student...
- able to plan schools studies independently (for example, prepare for a test by himself or herself)?
- able to start his/her studies without undue encouragement from parents or teachers?
- effective with planning and following through on plans?
- able to finish school tasks on time?
- able to finish school tasks without significant encouragement from adults?
- motivated to "do" school?
- organized?
- able to take care of his/her "stuff" independently?
Student Technology skills needed to be successful online
Is the student...
- comfortable working with a computer?
- able to work independently with a computer?
- able to print documents from a computer?
- able to write and send E-mail?
- experienced with attaching documents to an E-mail?
- able to upload documents when needed?
- able to navigate the Internet with confidence?
- able to work with Microsoft Office, Word and PowerPoint?
- willing to learn to communicate using discussion boards, blogs and wiki's?
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"Online geometry has been a great experience for me this year. It's definitely challenging, so I have something to work at. My teacher's very nice and will cut me some slack if I get behind. I can communicate with my teacher well through email, and everything goes pretty well. I'm learning a lot, and it's a great complement to my education at Zeeland Christian School." |
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