Allocate the same amount of time for an online course as you would for a campus course. Develop a regular schedule for completing readings and assignments. Avoid disruptions and distractions during the time you have reserved for viewing and studying. Contact the instructor by email for help if you have trouble understanding a unit of study. Be sure to attend on-campus sessions for orientation, discussion, and examinations.
Many classes require a few on-campus sessions.
Take a moment to bookmark the class homepage the first time you look at it. This will help you locate your lesson quickly every time. Make sure you cover all of the written material from the instructor as well as the textbook and study guide. Make contacts among your fellow students. Form study groups if possible.