1. E-Learning
A Guide to Effective Internet Learning
from a leading Education Consultancy

2. E-Learning
 The popularity of taking higher education courses
online has grown significantly in recent years
 A projected 81% of higher education students in the
US will take an online course by 2014.
 Online courses offer a number of distinct advantages
over traditional learning including the flexibility to
study where and when they want across the world
and significant cost savings.
 Online courses require the same determination, focus
and commitment as a regular degree as well as the
additional responsibility and pressure of managing
your own time, workload and expectations.

3. Plan and Schedule Your
Learning
 taking online courses are not afforded the
structure of a traditional education.
 There are no face to face interactions reminding
them of deadlines or helping with assignments.
 E-students must schedule their learning to a tee,
often around other work commitments.
 Whilst you may not be given a structured
timetable, simply create your own, detailing what
you will study and when, working around your
own schedule.

4. Get to Know the System
 Online courses are managed and delivered
through a variety of different online software
technologies.
 It is imperative that you know how to operate and
utilise this software inside out.
 Make the most of any and all resources you have
access to make sure that you can plan ahead and
keep up with all your work.

5. Address Problems Early
 Any issues or problems you may experience
during your online learning must be addressed as
soon as possible.
 There is support available, it just isn’t at hand or
face to face.
 Speak up quickly about issues and you can get
the support needed before you fall too far behind.
 Be proactive; the support is there, make sure you
seek it out before it’s too late.

6. Make Best Use of the Technology
Available
 With the way the world is connected through
technology nowadays, people can never fall out
of the loop.
 Everything from social media and blogging to
video conference technology can be utilised to
create a sense of togetherness and camaraderie
amongst peers.
 This can be effective both as a support system
and in sharing and collaborating information
relevant to their online courses.
 Be sure to make use of the telecommunications
and mobile technology available to you to keep in
touch with lecturers and classmates.

7. Study Regularly
 Make sure you study regularly.
 Treat your online learning like a job and you will
feel less overwhelmed when it comes to
managing work, family and study.
 Commit to set times every week and do what
needs to be done.
 Make sure you maintain a regular pattern of
study.
 Technology and planning can aid in allowing you
to study when and where you want and ensuring
you stick to a schedule of learning.