By: Jenn S.
“Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be.” ~Zig Ziglar
What does this quote mean to you? In an online class, it should be something along the lines of applying yourself and putting forth the most effort you can. There are certain things you need to do to be successful in this environment.
It is important that you don’t fall into the mindset of having all the time in the world to complete assignments. Taking classes online does give you the time to complete assignments at your own pace, but you have to use the time you are given wisely. Waiting until the last day possible to do assignments can put too much on your plate – plus, you might not turn in the highest quality work that you can achieve.
As far as being successful in an online class, taking notes is VERY helpful. Simply reading over the information given to you by your teacher is not always enough. Taking notes helps set into your mind what it is that you’re reading. Also, when taking notes, if you write down the information in your own words, you’re more likely to understand what you’re learning about.
Being successful in online classes can be easy, as long as you take the correct steps towards doing so! Don’t let deadlines fool you – getting ahead in your assignments can make taking online classes more enjoyable and less stressful. Remember to try taking notes on your lessons; you’d be surprised by how much it helps. Success might be easier to achieve than you think, and applying these two easy tips to your performance in your online class will make all the difference.
