Post 3

While I was researching how to be successful in an online class, I came across a really cool site that gives tons of information to help students. It goes into detail about following directions, meeting deadlines, managing your work wisely (by naming files systematically and backing up your work), asking appropriate questions, checking the web and e-mail daily, and participating. These are all the things a student needs to know in order to be very successful in taking online classes.

Here is the site: http://vccslitonline.vccs.edu/vcsucces.htm

Post 2

Another way to be successful in an online or hybrid class is to keep all assignment due dates in a calendar. Many students think they can just try to remember when things are due, and some write the due dates on their hand. But the problem with doing this is that 1) they forget, and 2) the writing washes off their hand after hardly even a day goes by. From just two semesters in a few online classes, I have come to find out that calendars and planners really aren't that corny after all. Right when the semester begins, I go through the syllabus and write down all of the due dates, and if there is a change during the semester, I write a note that there is a change. Keeping a calendar or planner really comes in handy when it comes to due dates for assignments.

post 2

From what I have leaned in my time in college so far is that you must be able to accept change and be able to change and go with the flow. That's what has to be done with the online hybrid classes, I know that at first it seems demanding that you must be own your own and make your own decisions and set out your own time to do your work. But as you get more and more use to it, hybrid classes should become easier. The number one thing to do everyday is to just check your angel account because that's where you can check all of your assignments, you can check your emails, or if you have question you can email your instructor if you are not going to see them in class the next day. I admit at some times the hybrid class is tricky but with just pay attention a little more you will find it easy to succeed in an online hybrid class.

Post 1

I have learned to be successful in a hybrid class, not only do you have to be well organized, you also have to be self motivated. You have to keep in mind all the due dates for your work and make sure everything is done in a timely manner. Also you have to always have access to the computer and internet and if your computer fails you, you have to make sure to sue a library computer or use a friends. I find myself some what successful in this hybrid class and catch myself late on some of the work and i have to constantly keep checking the due dates for all of the assignments.

Post 2

From my experiences in Hybrid classes, I have taken on more responsibility for myself to get things done. Not only have hybrid classes made me more responsible in the class, but in other classes and events in my life. Constantly checking email and ANGEL, is a necessity, just like in everything else. Staying on top of things and being sure when things must be done is most important. Allowing yourself time to complete assignments or to get to certain appointments in class and in life are key to success. Like leaving extra time to get to class on Wednesday's and being prepared for class is one's best friend for the duration of a hybrid class, because that is where you get concrete information and deadlines in which you are able to fully understand information and deadlines on ANGEL. Also, try your best to not to get lazy, it helps.

Post Three

When researching for information to “succeed in a hybrid class,” I stumbled across this website: http://www.edudegreedirectory.com/hybrid/. The homepage gives you the basis of what a hybrid course entails. It also provides a section that can help determine if a hybrid course is right for you. Some of the skills they recommend and mention are: internet access, good reading and writing skills, self-motivation, managing time wisely and be on schedule! Even though most of it reiterates what I recommended in my previous posts, it just makes the ideas I mentioned more concrete. This website also weighs the advantages of taking a hybrid class. One of the reasons you may decide to enroll in one of these classes would be because it is easier to get “a college education because of the limited on-campus attendance.” Another advantage is the accessibility of completing material that is assigned. As long as you have an internet source, all work can be completed in a timely manner. One of the advantages that I found interesting, but believable, is the increased percentage of class participation; since students are not required to speak in front of a group, the participation in the hybrid course is greater than in an on-campus class. The website even states: “Even though the Hybrid method is fairly new, professors are reporting a high rate of success.”

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I did at http://www.gcccd.edu/online/tips_success.htm to look over tips for doing well in a hybrid class. The website made a good point. The only difference between a hybrid class and a regular class is that a student can do work any time of the day any time of the week. Which if you think about it, it is actually a lot better. You can do work at your time you do not have to worry about finishing during an allotted time. Some students may not like this if they prefer people to push them to do work. I call those students lazy. I also found information regarding whether or not hybrid classes work. I at http://www.ascue.org/files/proceedings/2003/p54.pdf
that "Faculty participants in hybrid course instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee “almost universally report their students learned more in the Hybrid format than they did in the traditional class sections." They also said they found that hybrid enrolled students wrote better papers, did better on exams, and were capable of having a better discussion. Similar outcomes were found at the University of Central Florida. They too found that students in hybrid classes got a better grade. In each study, they found that hybrid classes also had a lower withdrawal rate.
With all this information you would think more schools would be converting more courses to hybrid!

Post Two

As this semester is coming to and end, I realized that the hybrid class is harder than it seems. Although we have the due dates at hand, it is hard to keep up with everything that is due. I highly recommend, as stated in my last post, to keep a calendar or outline of what is due. I would not only do it for the hybrid class, but for the rest of your schedule, too. I recommend keeping a calendar because it is easy to mix up due dates with other courses. An online class is about staying responsible and maintaining productivity without any instruction from a teacher. If you lack common sense or have major issues with the computer, I don't think this class is for you. The Angel website is pretty self-explanatory, but if you're too lazy to look throughout it, then your chance of succeeding is lowered. Another way to stay organized and up-to-date with assignments is by asking a fellow classmate what he or she is doing for a particular assignment. This will provide a starting point with ideas. Usually, in a writing class, the teacher provides examples for assignments, but in a hybrid class, it isn't as simple. It is up to you to complete the assignments solely and individually. This doesn't mean, however, that brainstorming with another student, or even asking the instructor for help, is unaccepted.

First Post

I am glad that I decided to take this hybrid class. The fact that we do all of the assignments and quizzes online makes it so much easier to keep things organized. I am all about having a “plan.” I know I am way more productive when things are organized. In the hybrid class, we know exactly what is due a couple a weeks ahead. This makes it easier to complete assignments for the hybrid class, while still keeping up with the rest of my hectic schedule. I wish more of these classes were offered because I love meeting for an hour, only one day a week! I am not forced to sit in a chair, while listening to a pointless lecture I will never remember two times a week. If I have any questions or concerns, about anything that is going on in the class, I still have the opportunity to speak face to face with my instructor when we do meet. The only recommendation that I do have is always check the online website for updates or changes for due dates. I would also keep a calendar or an outline of what is due month-by-month because you have a higher percentage of being successful.

Kyle's Post

A hybrid class is not the traditional way to go through a course. Far from it, it is once per week that the class meets, and the rest is online. This can be very helpful to some, having time for other things, however, for some this may be a grave mistake. Those that do not check email constantly or don't go on their ANGEL accounts will see their grades do one thing, that is fall. The only way you will be successful in a hybrid class is if you attend all class meeting where you can get concrete information from your instructor and have face time to ask questions. There really is no substitute for face time. Email and phone calls are a great help, but face time with your instructor will give you exact information and will allow you to know all necessary homework and assignments due for the class. Like I said earlier email and phone calls are a great help, don't be afraid or lazy to use theses, they will help in case you are forced to miss class for what ever reason. Check your email and ANGEL accounts if your hybrid class uses it as much as possible, it will make all the difference.

Success in Online / Hybrid Classes

Many people sign up for an online or hybrid class because they think it may be easier or less work, but it is really the opposite. Almost everything you do is independent in these classes and you dont have a teacher at your side to ask questions. This means you must do things early and not wait to the last minute to do an assignment and find out you dont know what you need to do. In a hybrid class it is key to ask as many questions as you can while in class because you only meet once a week. Emailing is good but it may take a while before you get an answer which by then it may be too late. Making a calendar of due dates for assignments is also a great way to stay ahead because once again you dont have a teacher every other day reminding you "this is due next week." Things are posted a week or two in advance to give you ample time to complete them, but if you fall behind it is hard to play catchup on assignments while doing the current ones. Constantly check your email and dont be afraid to call your teacher if you dont understand something, thats what they are there for!

Post One

Before this class I have taken two fully online classes. This is my first hybrid class and so far, I like it way better than an online class. When taken an online class, you never get to see your professor. To me, that is very frustrating and annoying. I hate emailing teachers and waiting up to a day for a simple response. Not being one on one with a teacher bothers me when it comes to trying to learning new material. This hybrid class allows me to see my teacher like a normal class and at the same time, I do all my online work that is assigned. My teacher talks about our upcoming assignments and makes sure everything is clear and we are aware of all our due dates. This process is very helpful and I would prefer taking a hybrid class over an online class any day.

Post 1

Being in both an online and hybrid class for the first time this semester, it is easy to say that it is a completely differenct experience from the typicall lecture style of teaching. The online class involves never meeting your instructor, and in some cases preceptors (people who grade assignments), unless an effort is made by the student to make an office visit. All instruction is given via e-mail or through set schedules posted on the class website. For those who feel that they need someone constantly reminding them when an assignment is due or when to study for a test, this is not the right choice. If a student feels that they can handle being independent when it comes to classwork, and want an alternative to the hassle of waking up early for classes then this is an excellent substitute.
The hybrid route to taking a class allows students to have the best of both worlds in regards to online and lecture style classes. Normally class meets once weekly, lessening the stress of having to wake up and find parking in crowded parking lots. This option also includes meeting the professor and having someone in person remind you when something is due, as well as give help to questions in person opposed to waiting for an e-mail to be replied too.

Post 1

Hybrid and Online classes may not be for everyone. Because hybrid classes meet only once a week and online classes never meet, you are basically responsible to stay on top of all the assignments and due dates on your own. For some people not seeing a professor twice a week and being told what is do and when can be difficult. The think the most important thing you can do to be successful in an online or hybrid class is to check the sites daily. Many teachers will have calenders posted of all the due dates that will help you stay on track. I took an intro to computers hybrid class last semester and my teacher made a calender in excel that displayed everyday we would meet for class and what we were doing that day and what would be do at the end of the week. By just checking my angle account everyday I knew in advance what my assignments were and when I had to complete them by. So if you are somebody that needs to meet face to face with a teacher regularly maybe these classes aren't for you.

Post 1

Coming from someone who pushes deadlines like its my job, The the most important way to be successful in a hybrid class is to pay attention to due dates. Because it is a hybrid class there will be more work to keep you on and beyond the level of standard class students. The work will keep you involved in the main assignments, giving you an extra amount of intangible help when the teacher cannot be there. Also keeping up with all of the assignment will strengthen your grade when you struggle in the heavier graded works. Other students i have talked to and myself have agreed that when your a busy college student, it is extremely necessary to put a calendar of due dates in plain view. That way the assignment can haunt you every time you glance at its due date. Stay focused!!

Post 1

For me, there has been one key element that has coasted me to success in online hybrid courses. This is now currently my second hybrind course for composition so I have a little experience on the topic. The key to success is organization, I have to constantly stay on top of my assignments and as soon as I get them I write them on a calendar of assignments so I know when I have everything due. I then allot a day for which I will complete all of my assignments and try my hardest to complete it on that day. I rarely ever miss a due date or assignment this way because I stay organized. Organization equals A's in academics!

post 1

When i first signed up for an online class i was very skeptical and somewhat worried. I didn't know what to expect because i had never taken one before. Now after having some experience with online and hybrid class, i could tell someone who was thinking about taking an online course is they have to keep organized. I don't think the online classes are harder but it depends more on you rather that a professor. No one is going to bust you on turning stuff in, you have to be that person. So for students who are thinking about taking an online course, you just have to be ready for the challenge and if you are it should just be like a normal class. Here is a website with tips on how to succeed in online classes. http://distance-ed.math.tamu.edu/tipsforonline.htm

How to survive an online or hybrid class

Online classes and hybrid courses are taking over at every college campus across the nation. This is my first semester taking any type of online class. I am currently enrolled in this Comp II hybrid class, and an Intro to Computers online course, and love both of them. I've had a great insight into both these classes only because I have been so organized and have used my agenda to enter all of the upcoming due dates. I feel like doing my work on my own without any teachers reminding me teaches me responsibility with my with school. The key to succeeding in these type of classes is to simply stay organized and keep a calender with all the due dates of all your assignments and tests. Checking up on your online home-page for your class daily is also really helpful to not forget anything. What I do is keep a calender of all important due dates right in front of me on my desk so I am always looking at it and keeping in mind what I have to do in the next coming days. Whether or not to take an online class is all on preference. Some students prefer attending class every week to keep updated on what and when their assignments and tests are.

post 1

I have two online classes and a hybrid class, what I have discovered is that in certain classes it is much difficult to keep up that in others. With my comp class for instance there is a lot of work, the only problem I have is that sometimes I procrastinate. I simply wait too long and sometimes have to rush to finish things. I have other classes that are very easy and I have to spend very little time working in those classes. I have started to be able to manage my time better and be able to get everything done in time and done well. If I were going to do it all over I would be willing to still take the class but I also thing I would be more prepared to do the amount of work that I currently have to, I was simply not read for the work load.

Post 1

I currently have one online class and one hybrid class, along with two regular classes. I figured the hybrid and online classes would be easier then the regular classes. Besides it fit with my schedule to go home every weekend. For my Comp I our teacher would often let us leave early and ask us to email him our work by a certain time. I really liked doing the work on my own. So I figured the hybrid Comp II class would be perfect. It was a shock at how much work was actually asked for in this class. I would suggest to anyone thinking about taking a hybrid class or online class to seriously have the effort and time to put into the class. It is not as easy as you think.

I take three online classes and one hybird class this semester. When I first signed up for online classes I figured they would be easier then going to school twice a week, but boy was I wrong. There is twice as much work for an online class rather then a class on campus. I personally like online classes a lot more. I do much better teaching myself the topic and figuring everything out instead of having to listen to a teacher and not fully comprehend the assignment. As for a hybrid class, when I first signed up last semester I actually had no clue what it was. I just saw that we only went to class once a week and figured that would be pretty good. I came to realize that it's not about going to class once a week, I fell in love with the way a hybrid class was set up. Sure I love learning on my own, but sometimes I find my self stuck no knowing what exactly the teacher wants from me. By going to class once a week I am able to ask the questions I need and have everything explained to me and then figure it out for myself. Hybrid and online classes are not for people who are bad with due dates. There is so many things due that you really have to be aware. A lot of people think the work is just busy work or something to kill the time, but thats not it all. All the assignments we are given are helping us for what the topic is we are discussing at the time. Online and hybrid classes are great, but they aren't for everyone.

Post 1

I think that have a class online really helps you out in the long run. You learn to be more self efficient and stay on top of task that you have to do. Over the two semester that I have had online English I have become way more organized and I have learned how to manage my time well. Online classes would be a good thing to try for anyone that has not tried one. Overall I feel that online classes are easier than in class. I feel this way because you do not have to sit through boring class that you do not get anything out of. You go to class once a week and learn what you need for the week and then the rest is on your own. This gives you the time to move through the course material at your own pace.

post 1

One useful tip on how to be successful in a hybrid/online class is to try to check your account everyday. Many professors tell you to at least check it once or twice a week, but I have learned that checking it daily works much better. Sometimes classes are cancelled at the last minute, and if you don't check your account daily, you would never know. Also, checking it more than once or twice a week enables you to stay focused on the class as well as all of the other classes you are taking. For example, if you have an essay due in your hybrid class, and you don't check your account for a while, all of the material you are learning in your other classes may cause you to forget what you needed your essay to be about.

post 1

I wish I took the composition 1 hybrid class last semester because I like it so much better than the regular course. Not only do I find it easier to stay on top of my work, but it gives me more time to get the assignments completed before their due dates. In order to succeed in a hybrid class, you must have a good sense of organization or you will most likely fall very behind. The way this course is set up it is hard to miss a deadline or an assignment because there is a calender with all of the course's assignments and the date that they are do. I recommend hybrid courses if you are comfortable with submitting assignments online, ffrequently working by yourself, and you don't mind spending a few hours on the computer completing the assignments rather than sitting in a classroom twice a week.

Online writing class

Let me start by saying that if all of my classes could be hybrid, I would definitely take all hybrid courses. It is so much better than regular class because you have more time to do work, and it is not just busy work. Also when you are writing a paper for this class you can work on it on your own time and there isn't a specific time slot that you must work on it like in class. Because the class is hybrid you get to meet once a week and that is nice because you get to meet with your teacher and talk about your papers in person, or whatever you are learning.

first post.

First off, I like hybrid writing classes. Not to sound incredibly lazy, because I am far from it but going to class once a week and doing the rest online is very nice. Going only once a week gives you just that little bit of extra time to do more homework, or to study. So far the two hybrid classes I have taken are pretty straight forward. All of your assignments and deadlines are online. Its helpful because how many times in class do you hear something you should probably write down that would be beneficial to you but you forget, write it incorrectly, or just dont write it at all.
However, hybrid classes are not for everyone. You need to stay ontop of your assignments and turn them in when they are due. There is no excuse for to "forget" when an assignment is due. Online it is posted in probably several different places. On the side, I find it helpful to have a calander with all of my assignment due dates listed. That way I can get a visual on how many days until I have to turn this in, or how many days until the quiz ect.