As a first-time online student who is seeking the attainment of a degree through matriculation thru virtual classrooms, I admit that I was initially unfamiliar with the process. Being an 'old school' student who accomplished completion of past degrees in a traditional classroom, I did not believe that the quality of learning would be as good due to limited social interaction. I am happy to say that I was wrong!
Learning Management Systems(LMS) actually work! The LMS design that Walden utilizes along with the delivery of instruction by qualified instructors has made the coursework fun, engaging, and most of all, informative. The level of student performance is graded critically but fairly and keeps scholarly writing a standard for maintaining student excellence.
I have also learned a great deal about using such social collaboration tools as blogs, wikis, Skype, and LMS tools such as webliographies. I have developed a sense the personal skills necessary for success as an online student. The top three seem to be: self-discipline, time management, and the willingness to share ideas with fellow classmates.
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You have hit the nail on the head with your big three. If I were to give adviece to new students I would include these thoughts. (and probably cite them almost right except for that one comma)
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