Be realistic with your schedule. An online class requires just as much time as an on-campus course. You will save time otherwise spent in traffic or looking for parking, but you will need extra time to deal with unexpected Internet downtime, learning the course program, solving email glitches. . . Look for new calendar items and new announcements. Read the new postings.
Online courses require self-motivation.
You need to set aside time each day to devote to the course and the assignments. Reading Responses will be assessed on a scale of 0-5. Reading responses without articles will not be accepted. Articles must be accessible via the Internet or cut and pasted into a document. Reading Responses may be handed in ahead of schedule, but may not be submitted late.