Overcoming Potential Barriers to Online Academic Success

Overview

The potential barriers that can get in the way of your academic success in online courses are many.  Some barriers fall in the areas of personal, academic, technical concerns.  In a previous module, we covered several academic barriers.  Here are some resources that will provide information about personal, technical, and time management barriers.  The last category has to do with not having enough money.  It covers money management and financial aid.  

Personal

Self Help
American Psychological Association
Body-Mind QueenDom 
CDC National Prevention Information Network 
Keirsey Temperament and Character Web Site 
Mind Tools - Helping you to live an excellent life! 
Personality Tests
PREVLINE Prevention Online 
Psych Central Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page 
Psychology Today Self Tests 
The Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection 
Humanmetrics 
Time Management Strategies for Improving Academic Performance

Stress Management

Links to Stress Related Resources

Mind Tools - How to Master Stress

Mind Tools - Stress management techniques

Stress and Anxiety

Technical

LEARN THE NET Home Page

Microsoft Education Tutorials

net.TUTOR

The Best Free Desktop & Office Tutorials on the Web

Adam's Multimedia Tutorial
lynda.com

Time Management

The granddaddy of all personal barriers for many students is the ability to manage time.  One of the most common reasons for students to select online courses is the convenience and flexibility because of busy schedules.  It's no wonder that time management is a particular concern for online students.  Take a look at this Time Management Tutorial for information about procrastination, setting priorities, evaluating how you spend your time, and goal setting. 

Money, Money Money

Money Management will give you some hints about how to better manage your money

Financial Aid PowerPoint presentation and the Financial Aid Tutorial will provide extensive information about getting financial assistance while attending school

Discussion

Join us on the Discussion Board:  
We all have 168 hours in a week.  Many of us have far too many things to do in those hours. 

Share with us your very best time management technique.  What time management strategies have worked for you?  We could all use some new ideas.

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