Send a note to the instructor immediately, review the technical information available online or contact the PJC Distance Learning Department. The same is true with questions about material covered in the course. No one can see that confused look on your face. Treat your distance learning courses with the same dedication and effort that you would devote to on-campus courses. Give yourself plenty of time to complete your assignments and prepare for tests.
Most online courses have a steady weekly schedule of assignments.
Staying on top of these is important to success. Map out a calendar, marking important dates indicating where you should be at key points during the term. Patience will help you in distance learning, too. Be patient and allow extra time to master any course content or any new technical skills. Others can t see that you re smiling when you make a sarcastic remark, or that you re angered by someone's statement.