Is Online Learning for Me?

Learning online is not for everyone, so students need to consider the differences between face-to-face and distance learning. A careful assessment of your study habits and preferences is the key to a successful distributed learning experience.

Ask yourself the following questions, then visit the Online Learning home pages to begin an exciting educational journey with online learning at CWU!

Do I have the skill/traits needed to be able to learn this way?

Self-Motivation Ability to Cope Independent Worker Time Management & Organizational Skills

Take Responsibility for My Learning Experience Resourcefulness Active Class Participation

How will this fit into my schedule?

How good are my reading skills?

How comfortable am I about asking for help?

Do I have the computer skills necessary for this type of course?

Recommended hardware and software:
Pentium (II, III, IV) processor with at least 266-500 Mhz with Windows 98 or higher (Win XP) - or Mac G3-G4 or higher 64- 128 Megabytes of RAM or greater 20-40 GB hard drive or larger Software: Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Reader, GroupWise E-mail(required) 56.6 kps modem; DSL or cable modem recommended NOTE: JavaScript Cookies must be enabled Internet Service Provider (ISP such as CVIP, Comcast, AOL, Earthlink, etc.) Internet Explorer 5.0 - 6.0 or higher or Netscape 5.0-6.0 or higher
General Computer Skills:	Internet Skills:
Word Processing Editing File Management Mouse Skills Software/Hardware Installation	Browser Navigation Web Searching Online Communication Documents, Plugins, & Software Downloads
If using the Virtual classroom and Internet Explorer with Windows XP or Mac OSX you will need to download Java at the following URL: http://www.java.com/en/index.jsp. Click the link, Free Download , Java software for the Desktop

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