Follow these simple steps to become a successful online learner

1 - Familiarize yourself with the computer and software’s

• Be Comfortable with, with the computer based software and web based software.
• Use the tutorial on the software used by the learning management system (LMS), read it, learn it

2 - Familiarize yourself with the course curriculum

•  Familiarize yourself with the course curriculum guidelines.
• It has all of the information you need for your online course.
• Familiarize yourself with the Information about the course description, objectives, and requirements, course meetings, assignments and testing.

3 - Take advantage of technology

• You don’t have to be a tech wiz to use the available technology, basic computer and web knowledge is enough.
• Learn a range of ways for communicating on the web like chatting, e-mail etc.
• Blogging, Podcasting, video conferencing and wikis are all tools to help you with online studying

4 - Be organized and self-motivate yourself

• It is very easy to become careless and distracted during online studying course. Being organized will help you in keeping focus.
• Organize your study time, work hours and free time.
• Make a schedule and stick to it.
• Don’t let minor set backs derail you.
• Log on to your computer LMS daily

5 - Create and publicize a study schedule

• This will help you focus on your studies without distractions
• This will also create and indicate a schedule to others, so they will not to disturb you while studying
• Try and maintain your study schedule at all costs.

6 - Interact with your peers

• Contribute and exchange your ideas, perspective and comments with your virtual classmates.
• Join online student communities and blogs
• Start a blog of your own and invite students studying the same subjects
• Encourage your colleagues to join your blog to solve problems together.

7 - Interact with your Faculty

• Continuously stay in touch with your trainer
• Ask them If you are having technical difficulties, or problems understanding something about the course
• Since your trainer cannot see you, you must be absolutely clear about your comments and requirements.

8 - Evaluate and test yourself

• Evaluate yourself constantly for progress
• Take tests after through preparations
• Don’t hurry to take the tests, time them carefully
• Have your work evaluated by fellow classmates, colleagues and teachers

9 - Create a support system

• Before starting your online course create a support group.
• Notify your family, employer and friends tell them what would be involved and needed from them.
•  Allot some of your work don’t try to do everything.
• Decide how responsibilities will be reallocated while you are participating in online learning.

10 - Netiquettee-remember the do’s and don’ts

• When you are online be alert for netiquettes
• Both the real world and the virtual world are inhabited by people so same rules apply.
• Be careful of what you say on the net never be rude.
• The web does not give you license to practice racism or air your prejudices
• Share your knowledge freely
• Respect privacy of other people