They demonstrate that they care about their grades and are willing to work to improve them. Successful students speak out, in the Virtual Classroom, even if their attempts are a bit clumsy and difficult. They ask the questions that the instructor knows many of their classmates are bound to have, provided they are participating. They contact the instructor regularly about their grades, comments made on their work, and upcoming tests. Sometimes they just want to ask a question or make a comment relative to the material under discussion in the Virtual Classroom.
Successful students turn in assignments that look neat and sharp.
They take the time to produce a final product that looks good, a reflection of a caring attitude and pride in their work. They are polite and graceful in the discussions, even if they are a little bored sometimes. They try to learn something every day, from their classmates or from the Internet. Almost all work and assignments are turned in, even if every one of them is not brilliant. Successful students seem driven to complete all work.