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How to Be a Successful Online Student

Chances are, at some point in your education you'll take at least one online course. Some students take to online learning quite naturally. They tend to be self-directed, independent, organized, disciplined – and busy. Some find online courses harder than they expected. Many are surprised at how intense the experience can be. "A paradox of online learning," Sara Dulaney Gilbert says, "is that as far away and isolating as it seems, it can actually be much more personal than face-to-face learning…"

How can you succeed in this environment? Gilbert has put together a comprehensive guide for online student success. Gathering insights from online students and teachers, she tells you what to expect. The book covers the subject from every aspect, taking it step by step: from getting your assignments, dealing with chats, getting tech support, collaborating on class projects, to taking tests. You'll also get advice on how to pick the best program for you, including the questions you need to ask. And you'll get tips on managing your time to make it work.

Whether you're considering just one course, a full degree or professional continuing education courses, you'll get a sense from this book of what it takes to study successfully online.

  • The Adult Student's Guide, 2nd Edition Leigh Grossman and Lesley McBain have compiled a useful directory with more than 600 bachelor's degree programs geared to adult learners. Organized by state, it's easy to find a program near you. Each entry includes current costs, entrance requirements, a description of the program and contact information. There's also an introduction with helpful guides to selecting a program, choosing a major, getting financial aid and more. The Guide can be purchased through Amazon or at Swordsmith Books.

  • 100 Things Every Adult College Student Ought to Know This little (literally - it's the size of a large postcard!) guide gives you brief, but useful, tips to survival for your first weeks back in school. Find out what to expect, how things work, what things mean and where to look. 100 Things defines unfamiliar college terms and tells you how to best deal with your school's administrative staff, what adult student services to look for, and even how to study. A "self-orientation" guide, 100 Things can help you through the maze when there's no one around to ask. The book is $9.95. To order, call 800-466-2232 or email cambridges@aol.com.


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    The Cartoon Guide to Statistics Statistics for the Utterly Confused
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