How to Successfully Earn your Court Reporting Degree Online
What are the common habits that drive the most successful e-learners
We get a lot of questions from aspiring court reporters, but one of the most common is: How can I ensure success with online learning?
As you earn your degree in court reporting, or any other higher-education discipline, the success of your education will be a test of your determination and will power. Online court reporting schools, as with other online schools your success or failure is your responsibility and no one else’s. With that in mind, here are some of the habits and mindsets that have made online learners successful in the past:
1. They believe that to be successful at online learning you must believe that short-term sacrifice is well worth the effort – Taking a course on top of full time or part time work, or childrearing is a sacrifice?no doubt?but it’s those who make the best of that short-term sacrifice to achieve their long term goals that are the most successful online learners. It might take a realignment of your priorities, but in the long-run, these folks know that a degree will greatly improve their lives and the lives of their family.
2. They know what they want and how to get it ? The most triumphant e-learners are those that set their sights on a clear and accomplishable goal. It might be to attain their court reporting degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or doctorate in the program of their choice, but regardless, they focus on that goal and they don?t stray until they achieve it.
3. They do their research ? You bet if a driven person is planning to pay for an online court reporter degree program, they?ll have done the research and evaluated the schools to determine if the program not only meets their level of accreditation, but is worth their time and money. Likewise, they will seek advice from a mentor, employer or professional association to ensure that the school and program meets the expectations of their industry.
4. They read and retain information easily ? e-learners are on a tight schedule?especially if they have the additional responsibilities of family and/or work. With so little time to read the course materials, they require high reading comprehension and the ability to retain and remember that information for a test or assignment.
5. They aren?t procrastinators ? Those who take online learning seriously, treat it as they would a traditional course or degree at a brick and mortar college or university. They don?t put off their reading assignments or wait until the night before to finish an assignment. Instead, they plan ahead and work according to their own schedule to complete their work to deadline. The last thing they need is someone looking over their shoulder to keep them on track. Instead, they are self-motivated and stick to a schedule until their goals are met.
6. They remain focused ? The most successful e-learners aren?t easily distracted, they choose school over social engagements (for the short-term) and they don?t buckle under the first signs of stress. They set scheduled study times and ask that friends and family respect those study times.