How to be Successful in PDC 124 Online

Advice from Previous Students

• As with any online course, the key is to meet your deadlines.  I personally take online courses because they are not regimented in that you don’t have to attend every day between 8:00 and 9:00.  Some weeks my schedule is erratic and I fit my assignments in accordingly.  It is critical that you be current because once the deadline closes, the next chapter begins. 
• If you are the type of person who lags, an online class is not for you.
• I love online classes, but it takes a lot of discipline.
• Don’t even think about taking an online class unless you are going to have some dedication.  Just because it is online doesn’t mean you are going to be able to slide through the class. 
• DO YOUR WORK.  It’s not brain surgery.  Just don’t be lazy. 
• Make sure your read the material.  It may seem that you can breeze through an online course, but you are the true loser if you are only looking for the easy way out. 
• Read the material before you take the quiz.  There is definitely not enough time to find the answer once the quiz has started. 
• Don’t get behind on the work.  It killed me!
• Just do the work and have fun with it.  You will learn a lot about yourself and your career.
• Check the online website daily to stay informed about any assignments that are due.
• Divide up the tasks to complete each week and do a little each day.  Designate a day for reading, discussions, journals, and assignments.  Waiting until the end of the week (Sunday night) makes the class so much harder and does not allow you time to enjoy this class.
• DON’T PROCRASTINATE!  The tendency to put things off is greater when we are only accountable to ourselves.   Don’t let yourself wait until Sunday night to do the assignments.  Try to give yourself a fake deadline to get things done ahead of time. 
• You have a lot of freedom to do this class.  Take the time to do it right.
• Ask questions if you don’t understand.  Don’t be afraid. 
• You should schedule more time for an online class than a regular class because there is a lot of reading. 
• Don’t slack off because on online class goes so fast you can miss an assignment in a blink of an eye.  Keep up with the reading and your will succeed in this class.
• Embrace the freedom on studying where and when you want without the burden of attending class.  The effort you put in will determine the quality of knowledge you take away.
• Develop a positive attitude and devote a decent amount of time to this class each week.
•  Aim to get everything done on Saturday and leave Sunday to relax.