Profile of a VU Student

Profile of a Successful Virtual University Student
Successful Virtual University students:
take responsibility for their own learning
are self motivated and self-disciplined
understand that “online” is a far more convenient way to learn
are comfortable and confident with written communications
are willing to be members of an online community
are open minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process
are always willing and open to acquiring new skills
are willing to "speak up" if problems arise
think ideas through thoroughly, before sharing them with others
actively and appropriately participate in class discussions
complete and turn in assignments on time
use time and resources efficiently and stay focused on the task at hand
approach each day with a positive attitude
treat others with respect and courtesy, even online
accept others and their points of view
maintain healthy professional relationships among their peers
cooperate and work well with others, especially in cyber-space
believe in collaboration and healthy competition
demonstrate good character in helping and encouraging others
use polite and acceptable language when communicating
are expected to demonstrate the highest levels of honesty and integrity
build mutually supportive relationships that assist them in pursuing their goals and dreams
become life-long learners
find valuable lessons from everything they experience
are willing to commit the required amount of time to their studies
are critical thinkers and reflective practitioners
believe that high-quality learning can happen anywhere, anytime
are active, creative and engaged in the learning process.