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What to do the First Day in Online Courses

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No first day of class looks the same for University of Louisiana at Lafayette online students. For some, the first day of class starts alongside a morning cup of coffee, others might open the UL Lafayette app during a lunch break, others won’t begin until all the day’s work is done and the rest of...

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Writing Resources You Need This Semester

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Among the top skills online students need to be successful are strong written communication skills. Regardless of what your schedule looks like this semester, anticipate a fair amount of writing. If you need help, there are several places to look before you even begin your assignments. Spelling and...

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Careful: Costly Moodle Quiz Mistakes to Avoid

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Online instructors may test your knowledge and progress as you move through an online course. You may encounter exams requiring a proctor, quizzes in lecture videos, essays, or Moodle quizzes, to name a few. With Moodle quizzes, there are a few things you should know beforehand other than the course...

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Five Steps to Make the Grade in Online Learning

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Online learning has moved from niche to mainstream. Today, over a quarter of students at Title IV institutions study online, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. And globally, online education is projected to reach more than a billion users within the next five years...

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