• GVSU Online
• About Online Learning
  • An orientation to learning online
  • What can I expect?
    • Fully Online Courses
    • Hybrid Online Course
  • Myths about Online Learning
  • What about the technology?
  • Getting Started
  • Essential Skills
  • Tips for success
  • Self-Directed Learning
• Self-Assessment
• Info for Future Students
  • Welcome!
  • Apply
  • Costs and Financial Aid
  • Learn More
  • Orientation for Online/Hybrid Learning
• Info for Current Students
  • Welcome!
  • Academic and Student Services
  • Professional Development
  • Technology Support
  • Orientation for Online/Hybrid Learning
• Things you need to know
  • Take this self-assessment to determine your readiness
  • Before You Register
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  • During your class
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Online and Hybrid Courses

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Will I be Successful as an Online Learner?

Online learning, whether you enroll in a fully online course or a hybrid online course, requires self-discipline. Most online learners report that they have to be more self-directed and organized than in a traditional course. Your professor will be your teacher and your facilitator. Most likely, you will equally rely on your classmates and your own self-directed learning to master the course content. Please take this online self-assessment as a preview of your readiness for online learning. Once you have reviewed your results, you will have some idea as to areas that you may want to strengthen before enrolling in an online or hybrid course.

For fun:

One indicator of success in an online course is the learner's need for the online format. Visit this Online Learning cost Savings Calculator by the SUNY Learning Network to see how much money you might be able to save!

What other essential skills are important for online learning?

Page last modified October 27, 2010