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BUILDING SUCCESS AS A DISTANCE LEARNER .
CONTENT
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL DISTANCE LEARNERS
COMMUNICATION
To start, communication with other students and instructors is essential (Simonson,
Smaldino, Albright, & Zvacek, 2012, p. 230). The relationship between students will become
a lifeline to understanding course content. There are several modes of communication within
the course, including the class discussion forum and the class question and answer forum
(the course wiki). Throughout the course you will utilize your prior knowledge to connect with
training materials. Discussions are crafted to allow you to share your experiences with other
students. Always remember mutual respect and courtesy is expected at all times between
peers and with the instructor.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is important and essential to course success (Simonson, Smaldino, Albright, &
Zvacek, 2012, p. 231).
Although the content in this course is asynchronous (students can log on and complete
work according to your own schedule), it is imperative that you log on to the course,
participate in discussions, complete assignments, and complete assessments in a timely
manner.
ASSIGNMENTS
ASSIGNMENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED IN A
TIMELY MANNER AND SUBMITTED ACCORDING
TO THE COURSE SYLLABUS (SIMONSON,
SMALDINO, ALBRIGHT, & ZVACEK, 2012, P. 232).
BE RESPONSIBLE
THE COURSE CONTENT IS AVAILABLE, THE INSTRUCTOR IS AVAILABLE THROUGH
EMAIL, DISCUSSION FORUM, OR WIKI, BUT IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO CLAIM
RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN LEARNING (SIMONSON, SMALDINO, ALBRIGHT,
& ZVACEK, 2012, P. 233). YOU ARE THE AUTHOR OF YOUR SUCCESS STORY!
USE YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS
DISTANCE EDUCATION REQUIRES A CERTAIN DEGREE OF TECHNICAL KNOW-
HOW (SIMONSON, SMALDINO, ALBRIGHT, & ZVACEK, 2012, P. 233). IN THIS
COURSE YOU WILL NEED AND ACQUIRE TECHNICAL ABILITIES INCLUDING (BUT
NOT LIMITED TO) LEARNING TO UTILIZE THE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS (LISTED IN
MODULE 1).
HONESTY COUNTS
INTEGRITY AND HONESTY ARE EXPECTED AND NECESSARY TO SUCCEED.
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY OF ANY FORM (EX: SUBMITTING WORK
THAT IS NOT YOUR OWN) ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
PERSISTENCE AND DRIVE
DON’T GIVE INTO CHALLENGES.
“STUDENTS WHO SUCCEED ARE THOSE WHO ARE WILLING TO TOLERATE
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS, SEEK HELP WHEN NEEDED, WORK DAILY ON
EVERY CLASS, AND PERSIST THROUGH CHALLENGES” (ISEEK.ORG, 2014).
PERSISTENCE AND DRIVE
DRIVE, MOTIVATION, AND DETERMINATION ARE STRONG WORDS.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTIVATION? WHAT WILL YOU GAIN? WHAT WILL BE THE OUTCOME OF
CONTINUED EDUCATION-WHERE WILL IT PROPEL YOU TO? WHAT NEW HEIGHTS WILL YOU
REACH IN WORK OR LIFE BY COMPLETING THIS COURSE? WHAT WILL YOU GAIN IF YOU
SUCCEED?
THE BEST WAY TO BUILD SUCCESS IS TO REMEMBER WHY YOU CHOSE TO CONTINUE AND TO
HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF SUCCESS!
EFFECTIVE TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS
THE FLEXIBILITY OF DISTANCE LEARNING CAN ALSO BE A DRAWBACK.
A SUCCESSFUL LEARNER CAN COMPLETE WORK WITHOUT CONSTANT TEACHER
DIRECTION, OVERCOME PROCRASTINATION, AND MANAGE TIME.
EFFECTIVE TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLSTIPS:
• REVIEW THE SYLLABUS PERIODICALLY
• MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR DUE DATES
• USE TO-DO LISTS TO KEEP UP WITH DAILY TASKS
• (ISEEK.ORG, 2014)
CREATE A GOOD STUDY ENVIRONMENT
CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO STUDYING IS ALSO VITAL: FIND
QUIET STUDY PLACES, AVOID TELEVISION AND GAMES, TURN OFF YOUR CELL
PHONE, AVOID WEB SURFING, SET UP GOOD LIGHTING, AND SIT IN
COMFORTABLE SEATING (ISEEK.ORG, 2014).
REFERENCES:
• SIMONSON, M., SMALDINO, S., ALBRIGHT, M., & ZVACEK, S. (2012). TEACHING
AND LEARNING AT A DISTANCE: FOUNDATIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (5TH
ED.) BOSTON, MA: PEARSON
• WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL ONLINE LEARNER? (2014). ISEEK. RETRIEVED
JUNE 1, 2014, FROM
HTTP://WWW.ISEEK.ORG/EDUCATION/SUCCESSONLINE.HTML
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