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Student Skills: Online Courses-What You Need to Know
Taking an online course for the first time? Online courses require lots of time management, self-discipline, and greater ability to take responsibility for your own learning, not to mention a reasonable level of computer skill. This handout will help you check your level of online readiness so that you can be mindful of potential trouble spots and head them off at the pass! It will also help you not fall for some of the popular online course myths.