We hope that the suggestions that follow will help you adapt to the distance learning environment, maximize its strengths for your learning, and help you find ways to become a successful on-line student. Set Goals for Yourself List the most important goals first and make sure they are specific and realistic. Then, reward yourself as you make progress toward your goals. Each student has a different learning style. Some people like to work on difficult tasks first to get them over with.
Some people like to start with easy problems to build up their confidence.
Some like to work for several hours and then take a break. Others like to break their work into smaller chunks of time. You can use this information to prepare your own study plan for completing the entire course. Keep Your Study Materials Neat and Well-Organized Have your textbook, pen or pencil, paper, dictionary, and other materials readily available. That way you won't waste valuable study time looking for supplies.