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Successful distance education students are... |
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Self-disciplined and goal-oriented |
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Self-motivated |
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Organized |
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Able to meet deadlines without direction from others |
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Good readers and comprehend well |
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Able to follow directions, whether written or verbal |
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Successful distance education students know how to... |
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Work independently of others |
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Manage their time |
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Prepare for, study for, and ably complete assigned work and/or tests independently |
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Take notes well, whether from "online" material, textbooks, or broadcasts |
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Successful distance education students ... |
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Don't mind telephoning or e-mailing their instructors with questions or concerns about a course |
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Realize that immediate feedback from instructors is not always possible |
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Are very capable of independent learning |
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Know that they themselves, ultimately, are responsible for their own education. |
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Successful distance education students DO NOT ... |
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Put things off until tomorrow |
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Give up easily, even when the going gets tough |
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