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3. Resident Classes Resident Classes Students talk and listen Students have classmates nearby Students may feel accountable to professor Online Classes Online Classes Students read and write Students may feel more isolated Students may not feel accountable to anyone 3

4. Reading Reading is an essential skill for working online. If you prefer listening to an instructor lecture, ask yourself if online learning is for you. follow directions use tutorialsread manuals get online help Being able to follow directions, use tutorials, read manuals, and get online help will make online learning easier. 4

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6. independentself- directedorganized Successful online learners tend to be independent, self- directed and organized. You should be comfortable working alone and be able to complete work without being constantly reminded. 6

7. How much time is spent for online learning? 3 Credit HourSemester Course 10 - 11 Week Course 7- 8 Week Course 5 - 6 Week Course Study Time9 -12 hours each week 12 -15 hours each week 15 -18 hours each week 18 -21 hours each week 7 Source: Online Learning: A User-friendly Approach for High School and College Students by Leslie Bowman

8. Online courses take as much time to complete as face-to-face classes Online courses take as much time to complete as face-to-face classes - the difference being that your time is spent in front of a computer and you choose when you will learn. Be sure you're willing to devote enough time on a regular basis to be successful. 8

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15. 15 We are so glad you have chosen to pursue your education at. Congratulations on making the decision to earn your degree and further your educational studies with distance learning from TROY Online. We know you will enjoy this exciting new learning experience. We are so glad you have chosen to pursue your education at Troy University. Congratulations on making the decision to earn your degree and further your educational studies with distance learning from TROY Online. We know you will enjoy this exciting new learning experience. Online Learning: A User-friendly Approach for High School and College Students by Leslie Bowman