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Am I ready to study fully online?

Studying fully online successfully requires some special skills, knowledge and attributes. You need:

  • Reliable Internet access and some IT skills, e.g.
    • confident use of the Internet – e.g. browsing, searching
    • ability to troubleshoot and the use Help function in software
    • ability to keep virus protection software up to date
    • ability to solve simple computer problems yourself – e.g. install software, avoid losing your work, reboot after crashing.
  • some understanding of what online learning is all about, e.g.
    • being self motivated
    • being prepared to manage your own learning
    • being prepared to learn in a group setting online
    • being proactive in meeting your learning needs
  • some personal attributes e.g.
    • being organised
    • being a good time manager
    • being a self starter
    • having good study habits.

ACU National offers support for you in developing these skills via: