Friday, February 18, 2011

The Success Of An Online Class Depends On The Character Of The Student

By Kate Johnson


Are online college classes hard? The answer relates to the classes and the student.

You must be are if you are prone to studying hard or are prone to slacking. There are other things to consider in deciding if a course you are considering would be difficult.

Take a hard look at the area you are considering. Some areas of study are going to be harder than others. However, of you are motivated and focused you can weather just about any challenge. You might choose something that seems above you like law or the medicine if you feel a great desire to succeed at these more challenging subjects.

Anyone who has taken some courses in a college or university setting knows that not all classes are equal in difficulty. Classes in one's major area of study are usually more full of detailed instruction on techniques are essential formulas and facts.

Other courses are more for personal general interest and are sometimes called fillers. Filler courses will be the easier of the two types to take online. They may be of great interest and help you be a more educated person but they just are not as intense.

To succeed in an online course, you have to be able to learn without the one on one attention of an instructor. Some can and some cannot.

If you feel you need in person instruction, then online courses probably are not for you. They do not have traditional office hours and time after class to work with you.

In considering taking an online course, make sure you have done some research before taking the plunge.




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