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You Should Call Your Advisor When...

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As an online student at the 麻豆夜市, 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 麻豆夜市 online students. For some, the first day of class starts alongside a morning cup of coffee, others might open the 麻豆夜市 app during a lunch break, others won鈥檛 begin until all the day鈥檚 work is done and the rest of...

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4 Things to Know About ProctorU

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The 麻豆夜市 Spring 2019 semester is underway and by now you should be aware of whether your course will require proctored exams. If your instructor requires you to use ProctorU, these are the things you need to know: ProctorU Cost Proctored exam fees vary depending on...

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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鈥檙e still a 麻豆夜市 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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Make the Most of Your Advising Session

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Advising can be the key to not only preventing your education from flying off the rails, but graduating as soon as possible. Make sure you鈥檙e making the most of advising with these preparations. Complete orientation If you're just beginning your journey as an online student, our online student...

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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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While online learning programs provide students with flexibility and convenience, they can also be more challenging than traditional in-person courses. It takes a great deal of self-discipline and sustained motivation to earn an online degree or graduate certificate. This year is expected to be the...

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Prepare for Your Semester with this Online 'School Supply' List

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As an online student, you may not need a backpack to haul around campus or 15 shades of highlighters. But there are still some basic tech 鈥渟upplies鈥 that come with the territory. Don鈥檛 worry. You don鈥檛 need elite equipment or skills. Here are the basics: 1. Reliable internet The last thing you want...

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