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How To Become a Successful Online Learner?

To be able to successfully complete an online education, individuals should hold the following skills before choosing to pursue online learning:

1. Time Management 2. Be Self-motivated 3. Persistence and commitment 4. Communication 5. Be Computer Literate 6. Reading Skills

1. Time Management

Online learning requires you to devise and adhere to your own study schedule and you must therefore be willing to plan out your learning and use your time efficiently. You will be responsible for reviewing your syllabus and allowing for enough time to complete your assignments.

2. Be Self-motivated

Online learning requires you to be a self-starter, you need to be able to motivate yourself to study and follow your timetable even in the midst laziness. It is easy to fall behind so you should have a constant reminder of why you are pursuing the course to keep you going.

3. Persistence and commitment

It is also inevitable for you to face obstacles throughout the learning process such as technical difficulties, you must be able to remain committed and persist with your study schedule to ensure that you are up to date with your learning. Whilst online learning can offer flexibility and freedom, you need to be committed and self-disciplined.

4. Communication

All of your communication is going to be written so it is highly advised for you to be able to express yourself through writing. Online schools will provide you with the tools to communicate with teachers; however you must be able to convey ideas and questions through the written word.

5. Be Computer Literate

Due to the course being online, you will need to be able to navigate your way through a computer. You may be required to use the internet to search for something, or be able to download software. Although a majority of online schools will offer some sort of orientation to teach students how to use their online tools.

6. Reading Skills

All forms of learning will involve some level of reading and you should therefore be comfortable with reading through information and being able to comprehend ideas. Online courses are often recommended to people who find it easier to understand and learn through reading.

If you feel that you encompass a majority of these skills, then you may want to consider applying online degrees or online skills.

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