Tips for distance learning success

Posted by in Uncategorized Aug 6th, 2005

These tips are from American Public University about how to be successful in an online education program.

More than 3 million adult learners will study online this fall — maybe even you. How can you successfully finish your courses and continue to earn your degree?

"There are common mistakes many students make — whether they study online or attend traditional 'brick and mortar' universities," says Dr. Frank McCluskey, provost of American Public University System ( http://www.apus.edu ), which serves more than 12,000 online learners worldwide. "Unfortunately, these mistakes can stand in the way of career advancement."

McCluskey — who has received an excellence in online teaching award from the Sloan Consortium, a group committed to quality distance education — offers these top five tips for success:

1. Manage time effectively2. Make time for family3. Create a good study environment4. Make the most of your university community5. Value the journeyMore at the Online Learning Update.

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