Keys to Success

To be successful in distance classes, it is very important that you do the following:

1.  Manage your time wisely. Do Not Procrastinate!

2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You must take the initiative to contact your instructor if you have questions or experience problems. Your instructor is there to help.

3. Check the course schedule and due dates regularly to stay on schedule. Print out your course syllabus and schedule, and note due dates on your calendar.

4.  Establish a regular study schedule and keep to it. Set aside a day each week to spend a few hours working on this course.  

5.  Check your Athens State email and Blackboard course for announcements each and every day.

6. Keep up or do things ahead.  Do not let yourself get behind!

7.  Never wait until the last minute to take tests or submit assignments. There are too many things that can go wrong.

8. Follow directions.  The assignments are very thorough with respect to course requirements, tests, schedules, etc.  Simply stated -  just read and follow directions.

9. Complete the entire course orientation as assigned. It is the key to understanding the structure and requirements for the course as well as helpful tutorials on important technologies used in the course. You will save yourself countless hours if you will take time to complete this assignment.

10. Find a study buddy or group, someone in the course that you feel comfortable communicating with. Share ideas and help one another with questions and concerns.