Whether you're new to ELI or a
seasoned distance learner, the following tips will promote a successful
semester:
· Get started right away! Log into your course
site as soon as the class begins and read the syllabus carefully. Pay
special attention to deadlines for submitting your work and course policies
regarding late work, withdrawals, and incompletes.
· Remember that every ELI course is different, just as every
course on campus is different. Even if you have taken lots of ELI courses
before, you can't assume that you know how your new course(s) work. Read all
the course policies carefully!
· Ask your professor questions whenever you have them--all our
faculty are here to help you do your best!
· Don't procrastinate!
Whether your courses have regular weekly assignment deadlines or not, make
yourself a weekly schedule for your studies and stick to it. Getting behind on
work and having trouble catching up is the biggest challenge ELI students face.
Be sure to visit Student Lingo
for online workshops addressing procrastination, planning and time management.
· If you are having trouble with your course material, try out
our free online tutoring for ELI students, Smarthinking!
We also recommend ELI webinars
as a helpful resource.
Don't forget ELI staff is here to
help you as well! If you have technical problems, can't find the materials you
need for your course, or have any question at all, please contact your ELI Success Coach
so we can help you achieve your academic goals!
Are you a returning ELI student? What tips can you recommend
to help new ELI students succeed in their courses?
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