UD Online general
information & resources
Tips for taking a distance learning course
The overall
time commitment needed to complete a distance learning course
is usually comparable to the time and work involved in successfully
completing a classroom-based course. Distance learning requires
students to be self-disciplined, well organized, and have
strong time management skills in order to be successful. Click
here for other details about distance
learning course format.
Being
prepared
Academically,
UD Online classes are identical to classroom-based college
classes. Professors require research papers and projects,
quizzes, exams, and other forms of participation. All demand
time and effort from students. The overall time commitment
needed will be comparable to the time and work involved in
successfully completing a classroom-based course.
Managing your time
It is
important to remember that UD Online courses are not self-paced.
While your schedule for viewing lectures or accessing Internet
resources will be flexible most of the time, the assignment
and exam completion deadlines for all distance learning courses,
regardless of the technology or format used, are determined
by the instructor and are listed in your syllabus.
Staying organized
To be
a successful distance learning student, you need to be self-motivated
and well organized to stay on track. Experienced UD Online
students recommend setting aside specific time periods each
week, devoted to class videotape or CD viewing and/or Internet
access, reading course materials and texts, and completing
course assignments.
Managing
your work load
Every
course has a different work load and different course requirements,
making each course schedule unique. Some courses will require
library research for papers and projects. Review your syllabus
carefully at the beginning of the semester and make note of
any required exams, research papers, or other projects so
that you can be prepared for the necessary time commitment
involved.
Double-checking
your equipment and access requirements
It is
very important to ensure that you have adequate computing
equipment to access your course. Testing your equipment prior
to the start of the semester will enable you to work out any
technical difficulties before you need to tackle the coursework
itself. Click here for course
log-on details and technical information.
You should resolve any computing problems
or technical issues prior to the semester's free drop/add
date. No tuition refunds due to technical issues are granted
after the free drop/add deadline of the semester. |
