Now online learning is becoming more and more popular. There are so many educational platforms today that people can use to learn different things. So more and more people like the possibilities that online learning give. I strongly believe that online education is our nearest future. Teaching ESL online I also understood that I can help my students more if I understand how to be an online student myself, step in their shoes and try to succeed.

1. How to Be a Successful
Online Student

2. ONLINE LEARNING
 It is here to stay
 Where to study
 Certificates
 Lifelong Learners

3. Challenges
 Procrastination
 Understanding the technology
 Time management
 Becoming an independent learner
 Use Social Media
 Rewarding yourself.

4. Go at your own pace…..
 Not so true…

6. Understanding the technology
 Have basic computer skills and access to technology
 Internet connection
 Always watch the site’s tutorials
 Ask questions to your trainers

7. Computer and Reading Skills
 Distance learning requires some basic
computer knowledge, such as creating
documents, saving files to your computer,
course navigation, sending emails to others.
 Distance learning will require you to read
course material, such as lessons, text
reading, discussion board, and emails.

8. You do have time!
 Knowing the syllabus
 Goal setting
 Plan actions

9. Maintain schedule for your
course work
 As distance learners you must select a day and
time for submitting your assignments regularly to
stay ahead
 Log-in to course 2-3 times per week
 Stick to schedule, if possible

10. A self-directed learner
 Motivation
 Research
 Applying
 Adopting and Adapting
 Reflecting

11. Social media
 Personal Learning Network

12. You deserve it!
 Certificate
 Badges
 Traits

13. Start now!
 https://www.class-central.com/report/new-moocs-added-december-2015/

14. Thank you!
My mail: teacherroscba@gmail.com
My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeacherRosmery
My YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U
Link to planning materials:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B_bSemf4LJXTRXg3Y21FVlZ6YjA

15. Articles I read
 https://onlinelearninginsights.wordpress.com/2012/09/28/five-step-strategy-for-student-
success-with-online-learning/
 http://www.iseek.org/education/successonline.html
 http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp
 http://www.onlinecollege.org/2011/07/14/10-traits-of-a-successful-online-learner/
 https://www.fairmontstate.edu/academics/distancelearning/successful_student.asp
 http://www.duq.edu/academics/online-campus/prospective-students/successful-online-
learners
 http://advanced.jhu.edu/hp/5-essential-online-learning-strategies/
 http://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/articles/2013/01/14/5-tips-to-
succeed-in-an-online-course
 http://er.educause.edu/articles/2007/1/how-students-develop-online-learning-skills

16. Images
 https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/857345/pages/another-look-at-being-a-successful-
online-learner
 http://www.believerspath.com/how-to-be-a-successful-online-learner/
 https://susanadessa.wordpress.com/2015/03/02/2-attributes-for-a-successful-online-
learner/
 http://www.eduventures.com/tag/eduventures/
 http://exted.fullerton.edu/apasmant/BrowserBasedHelp/Preparing_for_your_online_class.ht
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 https://www.chabotcollege.edu/online/orientations/
 http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/03/the-basics-of-self-directed-learning.html
 http://sdlearning.pbworks.com/w/page/1899143/SDL%20Emerging%20Trends%20and%20Them
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 https://edtechpost.wikispaces.com/PLE+Diagrams