Dragons Online: Student Advice 

Over 800 Students answered a survey on online 
learning and offered their advice. 

Here are the top 10 pieces of advice that were 
shared. 

10. Online learning is a different experience for 
everyone. You have to find out what works for you 
with online learning, through trial and error. Once 
you find what works, what makes you successful 
and comfortable, keep doing those things. 

9. Stay organized and be thankful that we even 
have the opportunity to learn. Imagine doing this 
20 years ago. 

8. Treat online courses like an in-person class. 
Don’t slack off. 

7. Write down EVERY due date. Cross them off 
when you’ve finished them. It’s easy to let small 
things slip through the cracks. 

6. Get to know your classmates and reach out to 
them as often as possible. 

5. Contribute to discussion threads and make 
the most of your learning. 

4. Get a planner and USE it! 

3. Express your feelings and concerns to your 
professors and those who support you. 

2. Take breaks throughout the day. Give your 
brain a screen-free break. 

1. Do not give up, even if it seems impossible or 
very frustrating. Just breathe because there are a 
lot of other students in your position and are 
facing the same issues.