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 * Successful Online Learners are:

> (Taken from: Michigan Virtual School ) || 8th Grade Page 21 Things page What you need on your pages || Step 2: Take the Online Learning Readiness Assessment Step 3: Type a paragraph (5 or more sentences) about the movie "Students' Perspectives on Teaching." Answer these questions: Step 4: **REWRITE** this paragraph onto your Learning online page “Learning online is becoming more and more prevalent in schools. While learning online is a very convenient thing for people who are ready for it, there are many people in society that find many difficulties with online learning. Before signing up for an online class, it is a good idea to do a self analysis and honestly determine if learning online is right for you.” Step 5: List 6 characteristics of successful online learners ||  ||
 * S//elf-motivated//— Students who can direct their own learning environment, fulfill course requirements and achieve individual academic success.
 * //Independent// — The online environment enables students to learn at their own pace--whether it’s traditional, extended, or accelerated; relieving the stress of feeling rushed or pressured and providing enjoyment in the learning process.
 * //Computer literate//— Although it’s not necessary to have advanced computer skills, students should possess a working knowledge of electronic email, the Internet and basic keyboarding skills.
 * //Organized// — Students must be able to organize and plan their own best “time to learn.” There is no one best time for everyone, but the key to learning is to commit the time to learn.
 * //Effective writers//— Students must use electronic email to communicate with their peers as well as their instructors. The ability to write clearly in order to communicate ideas and assignments is very important to student success as well as a means to inform instructors of any concerns or problems.
 * //Committed// — Since there are no bells that begin and end classes, students must have a strong desire to learn and achieve knowledge and skills via online courses. Making a commitment to learn in this manner is a very personal decision and requires a strong commitment to participate in order to achieve academic success.
 * Step 1: Create a new page called Thing 10: Learning Online
 * Take a screen shot of your score and description and post it on your page
 * What student to most associate with and why?
 * Do you feel online learning is a good idea for a student like your? Why or why not?