Learning Strategies

for Success in this Online Course

Attribute your results to actions, not innate ability
Know and understand your MBTI personality type
Know and understand your learning style preferences
Keep a semester calendar
Keep a weekly calendar
Commit to studying 20-25 hours per week
Protect your free time
Prioritize according to needs and wants
Organize test information by preparing charts, outlines, or a study guide
Determine the types of questions that upcoming tests will feature
Write down formulas or other information you may need before you begin an exam
Read test directions very carefully
Survey the exam before starting and budget your time
Begin with the easiest test questions and work your way to the harder ones
Expect memory blocks and recognize that the information will come back to you if you move on to other questions
Analyze all returned quizzes and tests, and develop a plan for improvement
Use the campus learning centers for group study and tutoring
Visit office hours on a regular basis