Student Expectations

• Be involved and active in your courses.
• Be highly motivated and disciplined.
• Check the course homepage, calendar (if used), and assignments page(s).
  
• Review the syllabus. Review the syllabus document provided by your instructor—not just the "Syllabus" section of Canvas (if applicable)
  
• Check your UWGB email regularly.
• Check the Canvas course discussion board(s) several times a week.
• Post the required comments and responses to the discussion board for your course.
• Keep up with your assignments and online quizzes/exams (as applicable) and manage your time well.
• Participate actively in class discussions.
• Practice Netiquette (http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html) in discussions, emails, and elsewhere: Be polite and respectful. Use good grammar and correct spelling. Don't write in all caps (it feels like you're shouting), and always sign your name.
• Meet course deadlines. Some courses are self-paced but most are not.
• Be honest and original. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any online course. View UWGB's Plagiarism Policy and any information provided in course syllabi.

Do's and Don'ts for Success

• DO set aside a specific time during the day for this course--the best time that fits your schedule. Use this time for preparation and for participation (reading, studying, posting messages, completing assignments, reviewing materials, taking quizzes, etc.)
• DO check in and contribute to the class several times a week. By doing this, you will keep engaged, on track, and moving steadily towards your goal!
• DO remember there are people at UWGB to help you to be successful in online learning.
• DO NOT put off the work! You need to keep up so you can more effectively participate in group and class discussions.
• DO NOT be afraid to ask questions! There are probably several others who are wondering the same thing.

Technology Needs

At minimum, students in online courses need: reliable internet access and a laptop or desktop computer (a tablet, iPad, or smartphone is not sufficient). Students should also be familiar with their devices and have to skills to:

• Send emails and attachments
• Copy and paste
• Upload and download files
• Play media (including audio files and web video)
  
• Install and launch software on their computer
  
• Use word processing software (such as MS Office Word, Office 365)
• Use presentation software (such as MS Office PowerPoint, Office 365)
• Navigate collaboration platforms (such as Zoom, Teams, OneDrive)
• Operate a webcam and microphone
• Access the settings for their web browser (including enabling plugins/add-ons)
  
• Use Canvas or other platforms required for the course (check with your instructor)

Have other tips for fellow online students? Use the comments area below to let us know.