Digital online courses have become very common and the opportunity for the student
and working individuals who want to complete their education while working. Generally registration is free for online schools.
When doing Online high school classes the distance or the place you live does not matter as all the interaction is done through the computer and online.
Personally I feel that there are certain requirements when attending online high school classes.
Proactive Learner
The student must ask questions and voice their concerns and doubts when it requires them to. Being shy or procrastinating will not help them cause of completing the course. As there is not interaction with a teacher it is important to clear your doubts and interact as much as possible with the online tutor. Also you can post your comments and doubts on the school message boards where you can interact with other students.
Time Management- Follow a Time Table
It's not easy to follow a study time table without being distracted. Maybe by the television, friends or you end up browsing some irrelevant websites and wasting time. And before you realizes you have fallen behind on your work.
First find a quite place where you cannot be disturbed.
Create a timetable with timings and the tacks you need to complete.
You need to log in to the school portal at least few times a week to keep update on the new materials available for the course. Remember even you dont not log in the courses continue and you dont want to get left behind.
Dont keep assignments till the last date as you may have technical problems when you are trying to complete the work. Lastly and very importantly you need to have a good computer with a reliable internet access.
Basic usage of the computer is important requirement. Example: word processing, saving files using email. Downloading and accessing files with regards to the course. And also the ability to use chat applications.
Good reading and writing skills
You will need to have strong reading and writing skills. Most of the online high school class material is from textbooks. The need to have the ability to understand the material and be able to communicate in writing is very important. You should feel comfortable in communicating in chat, discussion forums and being able to express yourself.