University of Illinois Springfield, ION Professional eLearning Programs, Resources
10 Tips to help you succeed in your online master's program.
- 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.