Behavioral Objectives for
Web-based Classes
Visit the classroom web-site (Oncourse) at a specific frequency.
This may vary from person to person. Perhaps once per week for a long stretch will work for you. Some students visit the site almost everyday for short periods. Putting time in the class is essential for success. You cannot pass the class by waiting until the end of the semester to get started or to complete the majority or assignments.
Recognize that, for some people, it is natural to procrastinate coursework when there is no set meeting time. You must fight this urge, if it is your personality, in order to be successful. Students who do not set up a planned schedule to visit the online classroom are far less likely to pass or earn a grade which reflects their actual ability.
It is important to recognize that your instructor would like to electronically communicate with you and cannot do so unless you log into the class. Students who stay away from Oncourse for long periods (in excess of one week) are usually at a disadvantage from this lack of communication. Students may miss announcements and reminders and may find deadlines abruptly upon them - or missed. It is generally unwise to allow a gap of longer than one week or so between visits to the online environment. Students who do not log in for periods of longer than two weeks, without notice or explanation to the instructor, will be contacted by phone or mail and may be asked to withdraw from the course.
Follow the syllabus by looking at the learning units and working in the text as needed.
The material will not flow from the keyboard, through your fingertips and into your body. You must read and process the information provided. You will need to visit all links and process the information provided in redirected areas. Each redirection will include a notation if the material is not part of the required course content. Unless noted, assume that the content is important and "on the test."
Complete the homework at regular intervals spaced over the semester. Be aware of suggested and absolute deadlines for these assignments.
Participate in the class following the guidelines and policies set by the instructor. Understand what is inappropriate academic behavior, as defined by the university as well as the instructor, for this particular class.
Take exams within the time frame suggested on the syllabus. PREPARE for exams. Read and understand the course content and complete any suggested assignments.
Return to the virtual classroom after the semester is over for reference and review for other classes.