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Purchase all
class materials well in advance of the beginning of the course.
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Be
thoroughly familiar with the syllabus and course structure.
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Check the
course web site often for updates and new assignments.
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Log into
online course conferences and resources (e.g. bulletin boards, listservs, email
account, chat rooms, etc.) at least once a day or as often as is recommended by
the instructor.
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Familiarize
yourself with the instructor's electronic office hours.
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Read each
assignment sheet thoroughly and carefully.
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Note the due
dates for each assignment, even those that don't require that you turn something
in.
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Complete all
assigned reading.
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Email the
instructor with any questions well in advance of due dates.
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Prepare
rough drafts as instructed.
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Follow all
instructions and rules for the course precisely.
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Learn and
follow the assigned guidelines for email etiquette.
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Type all
assignments on a word processor to take advantage of spell and grammar checks.
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Plan to hand
in assignments a minimum for four to five hours before they are due to ensure
Internet processing time, down time, and time differences across the country.
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Attend all
scheduled
synchronous
sessions.
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Actively
access online resources, initiate and guide discussions, encourage cooperation,
collaboration, and growth for all participants in the course.
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Periodically
reflect on what you are learning throughout the duration of the course, not just
at the end.
