How to Succeed in an Online Course

Familiarize yourself with the LMS.• eRacer is our Learning Management System

located on My Maranatha.• Keep up-to-date with assignments on the

“Coursework” link. • Watch video tutorials on the “Tutorials” link.• Ask and answer questions using the “Help

Forum” link.

Set yourself a schedule

• Allow at least five hours per week to complete your assignments.

• Block out a time space on your calendar, just as you would for a regular class.

• Don’t procrastinate! Try to keep • ahead of due dates.

Read Assignments Carefully

• Order your texbook well before the course begins.

• Read the assignments given – don’t just work through the step-by-step instructions.

• Try writing yourself quiz questions as you read the assignment.

Motivate Yourself

• Have an excited attitude toward learning new things.

• Respond actively to what you are learning.

• Think of real-life ways you can use what you are learning.

• Reward yourself for work well done.

Stay Connected

• Ask questions and answer questions on the help forums.

• Subscribe to announcements and forum posts so that you stay involved in the course.

• Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

• Try to mentally check-in often – think about the course more than once a day.