Best Practices for Students Online
Here are some tips for students working in our online environment.
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Communicate with your teacher daily via email, the chatroom or by private messenger.
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Ask questions. Let your teacher know when you don't understand something.
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Stay Organized. Save all the files for the course in the same folder.
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Use a calendar to schedule reminders for assignment due dates.
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Complete your assignments on time, doing your best work.
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Do your own work. Plagiarism is not acceptable and could make you fail the course.
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Make a copy of your answers for EVERYTHING you turn in except for online tests and quizzes.
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Mute your microphone when you are not talking
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Do not attempt to distract others with visual objects.
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Handle unexpected distractions quickly, mute your video during the distraction.
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Ask for clarification if you miss something.
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Pay attention to the speaker.
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Being physically and mentally present makes a difference.
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Engage positively and respectfully with others in your class.
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Designate a distraction-free study space, limit background noises
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Be mindful of your background setting.
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Be your best self. (out of bed, dressed appropriately and ready for learning)