Characteristics of Successful Online Students

The University of Illinois, Illinois Online Network and the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois ;
Retrieved May 10, from: http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/studentprofile.asp


Being that I am an online student, I decided to research what it takes to be a successful student, for its relevance, and to see what I could potentially add to my skill set. I feel that the better I am at being an online student, the better I will eventually become at being an online teacher, should that be the career path I go down. At the very least, I will end up a better, more informed online student. I reviewed the website from The University of Illinois. In general, the online student should possess the following qualities:
• Be open minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process.
• Be able to communicate through writing.
• Be Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise.
• Be willing and able to commit to 4 to 15 hours per week per course.
• Be able to meet the minimum requirements for the program.
• Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process.
• Have practically unlimited access to a computer and Internet Service.
• Be able to think ideas through before responding.
• Feel that high quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom.