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For example, you still need…","datePublished":"2017-07-14","dateModified":"2019-12-03","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/#Person","name":"Patrick Gregory","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/author\/pgregory\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ec216e9af0ffd254c32b16630b6b1a11?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Faulkner University","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Official-Horizontal-480x128.png","width":480,"height":128}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faulkner-University-Top-30-Most-Affordable-Master\u2019s-in-Criminal-Justice-Online-Programs-2018-500x281.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/Faulkner-University-Top-30-Most-Affordable-Master\u2019s-in-Criminal-Justice-Online-Programs-2018-500x281.jpg","width":500,"height":281},"url":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/online\/ultimate-checklist-for-online-learning\/","about":["Current Students","Online"],"wordCount":417,"articleBody":"You\u2019ve decided to take the leap into online learning at Faulkner University \u2013 now what? Online classes aren\u2019t that much different than regular ones. Although you\u2019re working off-site, a lot of the same principles apply. For example, you still need to purchase textbooks and review the syllabus, since it\u2019s always best to be prepared beforehand. Whether this is your very first online class or you\u2019ve taken a few before, use this checklist to make sure everything is in order and that you\u2019re all set for a successful semester. Once you have everything checked off, you\u2019ll be able to log on to your online classes with confidence.Before ClassBrowse our 23 online degree programsSend in your application and other required documents for online coursework at Faulkner UniversityOnce accepted, register for classes \u2013 we offer more than 50 different options to choose fromDouble check that your computer, Internet access and software are up-to-date and compatible with the class programPurchase all necessary textbooks and supplies from Faulkner\u2019s online bookstoreTake note of important documents, such as the student handbook, academic calendar, syllabus and grading policiesCheck out additional resources to help you start your online learning journeyGet familiar with the learning program and how to navigate itDuringIntroduce yourself to your classmates and the instructorStay engaged in the work by participating, asking questions and communicating with fellow studentsMaintain a consistent workspace \u2013 whether at your desk or at a coffee shopCreate a schedule and stick to it just like you would in a traditional settingKeep track of all your due dates and stay self-motivated to achieve good gradesMinimize distractions, like turning off the TV, before each session beginsPay tuitionAfterAdd your classmates on social media to stay in touch even when class is overRegister for more online classes at Faulkner University to complete your degree program at your own paceNow that you know what you can expect from an online class at Faulkner University and how you should prepare for it, you can anticipate the class with excitement rather than nervousness. For more information, feel free to talk with a friend about it or even reach out directly to the professor. Most of the time, you\u2019ll be able to access the professor\u2019s contact information before class starts, so you can e-mail him or her with any questions. But at the end of the day, as long as you\u2019re focused and ready to learn, you\u2019ll have nothing to worry about."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Online","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/\/online\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Ultimate Checklist For Online Learning","item":"https:\/\/www.faulkner.edu\/news\/online\/ultimate-checklist-for-online-learning\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]