Attending an online class is demonstrably different from sitting in a classroom. Without the dedicated class time and in-person interactions, learning experiences can be demanding if not confusing sometimes. They can be hard to find out when and where you need to go for handouts and assignments. To get over these difficulties, here are some online strategies to use when taking an online course for the first time.

Honor Time
It is vital if not prerequisite to set a specific study time each week. Make it a time that you honor and commit to every week.
The New Learning Space
Treat your learning space as your real classroom. Have a dedicated study space with reliable internet. It could be a public space, such as a café. Whatever it is, make it work for you, and try to minimize distractions.
Set Your Goals
Develop your study goals. What do you want to get from your course? Maybe you want to improve your classroom, or receive a promotion with your new skills. Whatever this goal is, write it down and focus on it during your course.
Assignments and Deadlines
Assignments and deadlines are determinative. It is all about how serious to arrive at your destination is. When you receive the syllabus, look over each module and make note of all assignments. Use a calendar, either a paper one or online, to chart out your assignments and set deadlines for yourself.

Immerse yourself into a Community
Though virtual, creating a community is needed for different technical and content issues. Online learning can be as much of a community as the classroom. In this context, interact with your colleagues, subscribe to notifications and respond when necessary to threads.
Become Familiar with Technology
Being less familiar with technology can bring unexpected difficulties. Get accustomed with the gadgets and icons as well as help links provided by your dashboard. If you have technical difficulties, don’t wait to ask for support. Ask for help early. Utilize Handouts and Downloadable Resources
All of the modules and resources you will see in your course will have offline versions. You can use these by downloading them, if you have the space and connectivity available, and reading them offline. This will help you succeed in your course, even if you have less than reliable Internet access.
Do Your Work
Complete all of your assignments and projects. Treat this as you would in a physical classroom, with your instructor and peers relying on you to complete your work, participate in discussions, and finish your projects.
Save Your Work!
You will want copies of your work and program resources. While these can be uploaded and stored here in your dashboard, be sure to keep copies of your work so you can access them at any time during and after the course.

Start Early
Be committed to assignments and deadlines. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete assignments! No late assignments can be accepted after the course end date.
Online learning is for sure another enjoyable experience that helps develop your skills and knowledge. It allows you to be responsible for your own progress. Ultimately, it is up to you to stay organized, manage your time, part of the community you created, and committed to the completion of your coursework on time.