Top 10 Study Tips for Mastering Online College Courses

2018 Top 10 Study Tips for Mastering Online College Courses | ECPI University https://www.ecpi.edu/blog/top-10-study-tips-mastering-online-college-courses 2/6 Here are ten tips to help you master your online college courses with ease:

1. Create a schedule where you have free time to devote to your online courses and stick with it. This will help you reduce distractions and prevent procrastination.

2. Instead of waiting until the last minute to complete work that is due "next week," get it done as quickly as possible. This allows you to go back over your work before submitting it and make sure it is satisfactory.

3. Avoid the assumption that online courses are easier than classroom courses, because they aren't. When you don't have a regular classroom schedule, you often end up with more reading, research, writing, and other work that goes into completing your course load.

4. Make sure that your friends & family know that when you are in "study mode," you are not to be disturbed. If possible, have a private location or room where you can devote time to your online courses.

5. When you are spending time studying or working on your assigned work, manage your time effectively. Time tracking tools are very helpful in this area.

6. Get organized and stay that way. Keep "to do" lists if that helps you stay on track; use folders and binders to keep your paperwork organized, and maintain a calendar with important dates noted, such as for a paper that is due or a test that must be taken.

7. Don't be afraid to seek the assistance of a tutor if you feel like you are falling behind or don't understand some of your course assignments.

8. Maintain communication with your instructors and classmates as much as possible, so you can stay more involved with the class as a whole. At ECPI University, online courses offer plenty of opportunities for student-teacher and classroom interaction.

9. Don't become consumed by your online course assignments. You still need time for yourself, friends, and family.

10. Use technology tools to help you plan, organize and stay on top of school projects, assignments, exams and notes! There are tons of apps you can download to help make college life and online courses more manageable! Find out more about reaching your educational goals with online courses at ECPI University.

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