I can work on my own and follow a schedule of my own making. I do not need the stimulus of an instructor to keep me involved in a course. The explanations below list the reasons that these skills are important to you. You take an online course on your own. It is very important for you to understand how to process the information provided in the course so that you can understand and remember what you have read.
Procrastination is one of the biggest problems for online learning.
If you register for a course that is only available for a certain period of time, you will have to manage your time so you can learn the course material, successfully pass the test, and receive the credit you earned and paid for. Your success will be determined by the action you take when you realize your are not understanding something. To be successful, find a new or different way to approach the material. For online learning, you need to be able to work comfortably on your own and rely on your own internal motivation. Copyright 2000 Professional Learning Systems, Inc.