Are You Ready For Online Learning?

If you have never taken an online course before, don't worry, you're not alone! Most students take time to adjust to this new teaching and learning environment. But once they get the hang of it, they usually enjoy it.

Self-Assessments

Take a moment to check if Online Learning is for you:

• Choose from a list of Self-Assessments specifically for Online Learners

Is Online Learning For You?

Online learning offers many benefits, but it also has its own set of challenges. Go ahead and investigate the following links:

• Is Online Learning Suitable For You?
  • How Online Courses Work: Expectations & Definitions
  • Experiences of Online Students
  • Skills Required for Online Learning & Distance Education
  • Privacy Issues
  • Psychology of Cyberspace

Resources Available to VIU Online Learners

Once you become a VIU student you will be given access to many more resources to assist you with your online learning experience, including the following:

• Strategies for Online Learners
• Study Skills - Tips & Tricks
• Internet Researching
• Online Software Tutorials