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Tips for Passing an Online Short Course
Prof. Thandiwe Mokoena
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Online short courses reward steady effort. Decide when you will study each week and keep to it.
Download lectures while you have data or Wi-Fi, so load shedding does not catch you out.
Finish the first week and the rest gets easier. Sipho NdlovuTake notes by hand, submit quizzes before the deadline and message your tutor as soon as something is unclear.
Set up a study routine
Pick fixed times for your short course and treat them like a class. Use a quiet spot, keep your phone on silent and download notes before your data runs low. Short daily sessions work better than one long weekend push.
Ask for help early
Sipho Ndlovu, our Short Course Coordinator, says students who post questions in the first week finish far more often. Message your tutor when you are stuck, and join the live sessions if you can.
Nomvula Khumalo
I really enjoyed this post. The tips on planning a first tutorial session were clear and I will try them soon.
Charlene Jacobs
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Dr Ravi Naidoo
Useful read for anyone new to teaching. The advice on setting up a classroom routine and giving feedback is practical and clear.
Lerato Molefe
Good article on how students learn best. It gave me a few fresh ideas for my tutorials, and I will share it.