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Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course

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One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself either through a Moodle discussion forum or by video. Here are some tips for making a great impression and connections in your online course: The Basics If your instructor posts their own...

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Earning a Degree Online as a Military Service Member

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As a military service member, you might be contending with changing schedules and unexpected travel. Earning a degree online can provide flexibility by allowing veterans to complete coursework without having to attend on-campus classes. The Âé¶¹Ò¹ÊÐ offers support through...

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How to Study for Your Online Classes

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As an online student, you get used to fitting coursework or study sessions in between everything else. But when the end of the term is approaching, having a study strategy can have big payoffs for your sanity and your degree plan. Use these six tips along with what you’re already doing to create a...

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You Should Call Your Advisor When...

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As an online student at the Âé¶¹Ò¹ÊÐ, you have a support team to help navigate your academic degree program as well as University processes. One of your star players will be your academic advisor. Why should I call my advisor? Advisors are available during advising...

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What to do the First Day in Online Courses

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No first day of class looks the same for Âé¶¹Ò¹ÊÐ online students. For some, the first day of class starts alongside a morning cup of coffee, others might open the Âé¶¹Ò¹ÊÐ app during a lunch break, others won’t begin until all the day’s work is done and the rest of...

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4 Things to Know About ProctorU

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One of the first things you should review when your Âé¶¹Ò¹ÊÐ online courses open is your syllabus in each course. Among the critical information you'll need is whether any of your exams will require proctoring. If your instructor requires you to use ProctorU, these are...

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Writing Resources You Need This Semester

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Among the top skills online students need to be successful are strong written communication skills. Regardless of what your schedule looks like this semester, anticipate a fair amount of writing. If you need help, there are several places to look before you even begin your assignments. Spelling and...

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Prep for Next Semester Without Opening a Single Book

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Even after you click submit on that last final of the semester, you’re still a Âé¶¹Ò¹ÊÐ online student. So why not spend some of the time between semesters improving your student skillset? Growing these skills may allow more time for non-school work, or allow you to take...

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Careful: Costly Moodle Quiz Mistakes to Avoid

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Online instructors may choose a number of ways to test your knowledge and progress as you move through an online course. You may encounter exams requiring a proctor, quizzes in lecture videos, essays, or Moodle quizzes, to name a few. With Moodle quizzes, there are a few things you should know...

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Five Steps to Make the Grade in Online Learning

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Online learning has moved from niche to mainstream. Today, more than one-quarter of students at Title IV institutions study exclusively online, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And globally, online education is projected to reach more than a billion users within the next...

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