Build your online skills early. To obtain class materials, you will need to access information on the World Wide Web. To receive feedback from your instructor and participate in our online classroom, you will need receive email. None of these skills are a class pre-requisite, but you must obtain them quickly, so you don't fall behind. Participate actively in our online community.
Some people find email and the Internet very intimidating.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even though you are not meeting in person as a group, you can still phone your instructor, especially during office hours or leave a voice mail with the best time you can be reached. Read the FAQ's for the CWW and your course. Log on to the class Internet materials at least once a week. There may be changes to class requirements, assignments and materials, or explanations you will need to complete your coursework.