How to Stay Motivated as an online Student

While traditional students go to a typical class at a ground college, and gets to know his or her classmates and instructor by exchanges on a regular, the online student often “attends class” independently of the instructor or other students. The online students of today made up of working people who are trying to better their life. This, however, is changing, as more and more people of different age groups become aware of the online idea. Online classes are where the students and the instructor do not have to be logged into the classroom at any given time. Online students often will complete course activities--such as adding responses to posts on a discussion board at their most convenient time. The virtual classroom is a significant in today’s educational community. As an online student, I know the struggles of being on top of my habits, value and of course my classes. As independent learners going from classroom to a different platform takes responsibility for the learning process.

Students must feel that they are equipped with the right determination and knowledge to continue the learning process for their own education path. As an online student myself you do have a connection with your fellow classmates and instructor but, not in the same connection as a traditional setting. Instructors are willing to answer your questions and give detailed explanations of the information that you require. The only downside is that you may have to wait a while. The assignments that an online student must do can vary from school to school. Some examples are viewing live chats or viewing recorded chats, reading textbooks, discussion board responses, and completing any assignment to be graded by the instructor. Some classes may require different websites to do any other forms of assignments. No matter what format the assignments are required to use it is best to get your work done and completed on time.

Depending on your degree and the way you studying reading can be intensive, since students are required to gain any information on their own. Since online classes are best if one can structure their time through work or any life happenings to meet their deadlines for any assignments that can vary from a group, projects, or any solo work. When being online doing an online group activity it may be more difficult since you are not really there in person to figure out how everyone works and their style. That is why many depend on each other to make sure that they are all getting their work done and it is not on all one person or no one is doing their work. If one every needs help on one question or on a whole project they must be confident to ask the instructor for help since they are the leaders in their course