e-Learning at the YCDSB

Tips for e-Success

In traditional face-to-face classes, you might know what you have to do to succeed … but online? Are the rules different? Is more or less expected of you?

Following are some “tips” that you can follow to be successful in your e-course.

1. Attend an orientation session and complete the orientation course before you start your e-course.
Studies have demonstrated a relationship between participation in an orientation session / course and successful completion of an e-course.

2. Log into the LMS frequently in the first week and then commit to logging regularly for the rest of the course.
• If you are absent due to illness, notify your teacher. • If you do not login for a period of 3 consecutive days, an “absent due to non-communication” will be recorded. • If you know you won't be logging-in for 5 (or more) consecutive days, you must inform your teacher and, in advance, secure permission from your home school principal.

3. Ask for help if and when you need it
a. For academic support, ask your teacher b. For technical support, call the D2L Helpdesk at 1-877-325-7778

5. Know your course deadlines from the start and stick to them - do not fall behind.

6. Devote enough time to completing your work.

7. Be honest and do your own “personal best work”.

For more details on these tips, you're encouraged to view a webinar entitled,“Help! I'm Taking an e-Learning Course and Want to Be Successful!”

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