Orientation

 Online Student
Setting Up Your Online Studying Preferences Framed | Unframed

 

Scheduling Study Time

 

Time is precious. Before signing up for a course which is delivered all or partially over the Web, look at your calendar and daily schedule and verify that you do have enough time to participate in the course.

"When I heard about taking an online ESL class at first, I thought that it would be suitable for me because I could make my own schedule. However, my first impression gradually disappeared after I began taking the class and found myself in a mess. In the beginning, I should have been more disciplined and done better scheduling. After I stopped procrastinating, I was able to catch up. In the end, I think studying online has been beneficial for me and I am much better at managing my time now."

 

The same amount of time is required for taking a web-based course or a campus-based course. The course units will suggest the hours needed to complete the reading, interaction and assignments.

 

UNITS PARTICIPATION HOURS
1 unit 16 hours + homework
2 units 32 hours + homework
5 units 80 hours + homework

Instructors differ in the amount of homework they assign.

 

Calculating and Blocking out Study Time

Get a calendar and block out study time - and stick to it!

 

Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Early Morning              
Morning              
Midday              
Afternoon              
Evening              
Night              


TIP: Calendar programs are available in your Outlook or Apple Mail email applications (Calendar), Microsoft Word (Project Gallery - Planners) and many other sources such as Yahoo mail, Google Calendar, etc.  An Internet search will return several current options.

  1. Google Calendar - http://www.google.com/calendar
  2. Yahoo Calendar - http://calendar.yahoo.com/
  3. Free Calendar Templates - http://www.printablecalendar.ca/ (select free options for printable calendars)

 

Reserving Computer Time
Computer Competition

Do you have to compete for computer time at home?

This may be a big factor in managing your time. If you are sharing a computer with your family members or roommates, work out a schedule for using the computer so that you can keep to your work schedule.

1.  Work out a schedule with family or roommates if your are sharing a computer.

2.  Plan alternate access at a library or campus resource center.
        Canada College, College of San Mateo,  Skyline College 

 

 

 

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Centers for Teaching and Learning, San Mateo Community College District, CA USA    Updated  9/6/2008  by Sevastopoulos