Student success takes motivation, discipline, and communication. This is true no matter how you are taking a course, whether it be in a traditional classroom or on the Internet. Yet, taking a course on the Internet involves a brand new set of skills and knowledge you may not have experienced. This area was created to assist you in becoming familiar with what these skill sets are and understand how to apply them in order to become more successful in your online courses.
Contacts
Make sure you know who to contact when having problems.
- Needing help to decide what courses to take? Chat live with an eCounselor or visit the Counseling and Testing Department when on campus.
- Questions about your course? Contact your instructor using either the course email tool or their brazosport.edu address (online faculty contact list).
- Technical issues when working in your course? Contact the HelpDesk by phone: 979-230-3266 | email: helpdesk@brazosport.edu) | Live text Chat as soon as possible.
- Need assistance with homework? Contact an eTutor or visit the Student Success Center when on campus.
- Have a complaint? Visit the Student Services and let your concerns be heard.
- Need assistance from the Library? Do a Live text Chat with a Librarian or visit the Library (map) when on campus.
- Need to take a proctored exam? Phone Learning Servicesor chat live to schedule your testing appointment.
Prepare Your Computer and Browser
1. Conduct a Computer System Check:
Before entering your course for the first time make sure to do a Computer System Check to verify your browser is supported and set properly for working in Desire2Learn. This check system should indicate if you need to enable Java, Cookies or update your browser.
Time Management
Managing your time can be done successfully by taking control over the amount of time you spend on specific activities. To help manage your time use the online course Syllabus, Calendar and Checklist (if used by the instructor) as well as:
- Create a Routine Study Schedule
Develop and plan for a dedicated block of study time for each day during the week. Keep in mind times in which you are most productive, such as early morning or late evening.
- Find a Study Space
Locate an area in your home that is free from distractions in which you can concentrate and focus your attention on the work at hand. The local library may be an alternation study space.
- Weekly Review
Once a week review and update your assignments and calendar. Increase the number of reviews per week the closer you get to an assignment deadline and exam date.
- Prioritize your assignments
When studying focus on the more difficult assignment/project first. You will be fresh and more alert.
- Get Something Done
If you are having problems writing a paper or beginning a project just roughly draft out your ideas, the assignment details will come to you later during your weekly review.
- Identify Resources to help you
Use our tutors, instructors, a friend, the Internet or library to save you time, energy and solve problems.
VARK
There are many factors involved with knowing whether you are a good match for online learning. VARK is a questionnaire that provides a profile of your learning preferences and then matches appropriate strategies which can be used to help you be more successful in this independent and technology focused environment.
To help you better understand your strengths take the VARK 16 question questionnaire.
Contact | Office Hours | |
Paige Barnes | Jennifer Poland | Linda McConnell Director, Distance Learning Room A.202 Phone (979) 230-3368 Email Linda.Mcconnell@brazosport.edu |
Angela Elder | Bryan Brown | Brandon Lam Technical Specialist Room A.212 Phone (979) 230-3640 Email Brandon.Lam@brazosport.edu |
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