Some Tips for Learning On-Line

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  Establish a regular time to study.

  Although each of these Courses is fairly short, you may find it beneficial to study at a regular time every week, especially if you plan on taking both Courses. If your study time is a part of your daily routine, it's more likely that you'll study consistently. This consistency is the key to being a successful on-line learner.

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  Establish a study area.

  Set aside a quiet place to work in your home or office. Make sure that the lighting is adequate and that you have a good place to spread out your notes and related study materials. The purpose of this is to increase your concentration. Loud music, people chattering, the telephone ringing while you are slouching in a recliner trying to balance your books on your knees, will not contribute to any meaningful learning.

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  Remove distractions from your study area.

  If you study at work, make sure your colleagues and supervisor know when you are studying as to avoid being interrupted. For example, switch off your phone or activate your voice-messaging.

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  Focus your attention:

  It's better to work in short spurts where you are concentrating well than to work for a long time when nothing is sinking in. If you're going through the Course and find that your mind is wandering excessively, stop and return to it later.

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  Take Notes

  When you are completing the Course, take notes. Write down what you want to remember. Review these notes later in the day, a week later, a month later.

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  Associate Ideas

  Try to relate an idea to another concept in the Course or relate the idea to something in your job that is meaningful.

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  Practice

  When you are learning something new, try to practice what you've learned as soon as possible after you've learned it. The more you practice, the more you'll remember it and soon, you'll find that it becomes part of your daily work pattern.

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