Online Learning Strategies
Tips and Strategies for the Online Learner
Walden University
NURS- 6001
Tips and Strategies for the Online Learner
I am quickly finding out that becoming a successful online learner is an acquired skill. It is most definitely a lot more challenging than I expected. In today’s world, flexibility and convenience of online learning tend to be attractive to students. “Flexible class schedules mean you can participate when it’s convenient for you, within an assigned period” (Walden University, 2014). Working and attending school full time is a definite challenge, but the easy access and accessibility of online learning has made all the difference. I started the program with a few skills that I knew would help me succeed. Self-discipline, persistence, and dedication with a goal in mind will perhaps be the key aspects to my personal success. I absorbed the importance of these qualities early on in nursing school as I struggled largely in cultivating new study habits. Self-discipline gave me the ability to stick to my resolutions and follow them through until completion. I believe self-discipline is one of the most important requirements in attaining goals.
In addition to these skills, there are a few learning strategies that are also crucial to online learning. Planning out my week and creating a goal to study eight hours weekly is a strategy I’m aiming to implement. I’ve devoted Sunday to gather my assignments for the week, and get organized. I use this time also to complete assigned reading materials and possibly even start creating a rough draft of my discussion post. I attempt to divide big tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks as to avoid feeling overwhelmed. I have also purchased a weekly planner that helps me visualize all my deadlines and focus on key priorities.
Individuals that engage in online learning lead busy lives and are part of multiple activities, so time management is one of the most important components for success.
Walden University
NURS- 6001
Tips and Strategies for the Online Learner
I am quickly finding out that becoming a successful online learner is an acquired skill. It is most definitely a lot more challenging than I expected. In today’s world, flexibility and convenience of online learning tend to be attractive to students. “Flexible class schedules mean you can participate when it’s convenient for you, within an assigned period” (Walden University, 2014). Working and attending school full time is a definite challenge, but the easy access and accessibility of online learning has made all the difference. I started the program with a few skills that I knew would help me succeed. Self-discipline, persistence, and dedication with a goal in mind will perhaps be the key aspects to my personal success. I absorbed the importance of these qualities early on in nursing school as I struggled largely in cultivating new study habits. Self-discipline gave me the ability to stick to my resolutions and follow them through until completion. I believe self-discipline is one of the most important requirements in attaining goals.
In addition to these skills, there are a few learning strategies that are also crucial to online learning. Planning out my week and creating a goal to study eight hours weekly is a strategy I’m aiming to implement. I’ve devoted Sunday to gather my assignments for the week, and get organized. I use this time also to complete assigned reading materials and possibly even start creating a rough draft of my discussion post. I attempt to divide big tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks as to avoid feeling overwhelmed. I have also purchased a weekly planner that helps me visualize all my deadlines and focus on key priorities.
Individuals that engage in online learning lead busy lives and are part of multiple activities, so time management is one of the most important components for success.
References: Iseek Education 2014 What Makes a Successful Online Learner?Iseek Education. (2014). What Makes a Successful Online Learner? Retrieved September 8, 2014, from http://www.iseek.org/education/successonline.html 201409081116081270640016 Walden University 2014 Value of Online LearningWalden University. (2014). Value of Online Learning. Retrieved September 8, 2014, from http://www.waldenu.edu/international/online-learning 20140908110759158950090