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Online Students

Is Online Learning the Right Choice?

Students looking for flexible learning options are attracted to online courses. Unfortunately, online learning isn't for everyone.

The successful online student must carefully consider their work habits and learning style, computer requirements and their level of technical skill.  

Online learning skills

Successful online students have specific skills necessary to take responsibility for their own learning. If you are still unsure about taking an online course, take a look at the Training Presentation and Course Demo or contact the instructor to discuss their requirements in detail.  

Can You?
  • Budget your time, set schedules, and complete work on time
  • Communicate adequately in writing
  • Read and understand books with minimal help
  • Understand and follow written instructions
  • Find a private place to study and login to online courses
  • Motivate yourself to work and be a self-starter
  • Speak up when you have a question or problem
  • Work as part of a group that meets remotely

Technical skills

Online students must have the computer skills to confidently participate in an online class.
Can  You?
  • Comfortably use a computer
  • Perform basic navigation - minimize and maximize Windows; use the forward and back browser functions
  • Create, save, print, and manage computer files
  • Copy and paste information using the clipboard between applications
  • Comfortably use the internet, as well as, research internet information
  • Send and receive email messages and attachments
  • Use word processing software
  • Find access to a computer with internet access or come to NHCC's computer lab  

For more Information: 

Online Learning

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